What I was chasing in circles must have been the tail of the darkness inside me.
In Haruki Murakami's "After the Quake," the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting the inner turmoil that plagues him. The quote reflects a profound realization that the struggles he faces are intertwined with his own personal darkness. This metaphorical chase symbolizes the repetitive patterns of searching for meaning in his life, suggesting that the resolution lies within rather than outside himself.
Murakami's exploration of internal conflict serves as a...