“It’s not as if our lives are divided simply into light and dark. There's shadowy middle-ground.”
— Haruki Murakami
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Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, life isn't just about clear good moments (light) or clear bad moments (dark). There are many times when things are uncertain or mixed, kind of like a shadow, which is not completely light or dark. Imagine a time when you're making a tough decision, like choosing a career. You may feel both excited (light) and scared (dark) at the same time. This shows that life is often in between, with both positive and negative feelings mixed together. Understanding this helps us get through tough situations because we realize it's normal to feel mixed emotions. Recognizing this "middle-ground" means we don't have to see life in extremes, and we can be kinder to ourselves and others, knowing that it's okay to be in an in-between state.
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