Everyone of us is losing something precious to us. Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back again. That's part of what it means to be alive. But inside our heads - at least that's where I imagine it - there's a little room where we store those memories.
The quote from Haruki Murakami's "Kafka on the Shore" reflects on the human experience of loss, suggesting that everyone encounters the pain of losing something valuable, whether it be opportunities or emotions. This sense of loss is an inherent aspect of life, shaping our existence and understanding of ourselves. The author implies that while we may mourn what is gone, it is a universal part of being alive.
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