Felt Like Quote by Haruki Murakami
““That’s what it felt like. Passed through is the only way I can express it. Like my body had passed clean through a stone wall. At what exact point I felt like I’d made it through, I can’t recall, but suddenly I noticed I was already on the other side. I was convinced I’d made it through. I don’t know about the logic or the process or the method involved—I was simply convinced of the reality that I’d passed through. After that, I didn’t have to think anymore. Or, more precisely, there wasn’t the need to try to consciously think about not thinking. All I had to do was go with the flow and I’d get there automatically. If I gave myself up to it, some sort of power would naturally push me forward.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, 1985
A transformative experience feels like moving through an invisible barrier, after which effort fades and intuition guides you effortlessly.
In simple terms: A breakthrough feels like passing a wall and then flowing naturally.
Key Takeaway
Trust intuition after a breakthrough.
Themes
transformation
intuition
flow
effortless action
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative block
- personal crisis
- meditation
- performance anxiety
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
self‑surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers have you felt you passed?
- How can you cultivate trust in automatic flow?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be fleeting and hard to replicate without similar conditions.
