“Given the choice between the experience of pain and nothing, I would choose pain.”
— William Faulkner
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Choosing to feel pain over feeling nothing is about preferring to be alive and have real emotions, even if they are sometimes bad, rather than being numb and not feeling anything at all. Imagine someone who goes through a tough breakup. Though the heartache is intense, it means they had a deep and meaningful relationship. This pain shows they truly cared and lived fully. If they felt nothing, it would be like never having loved at all, missing out on those important life experiences. By choosing pain, people embrace all parts of life, including the difficult times, which helps them grow stronger and wiser. Feeling pain can also make the good moments feel much better in comparison.
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