Reading is a daily habit for many people. For others, not so much. One of the reasons some people aren’t attracted to reading is that a good read can be hard to find. Sometimes it takes a lot of misses before you get a hit. Before you finally discover a book so marvelously crafted that you read it in one sitting.
A page-turner gives you joy in so many ways. Here are just a few examples:
A truly immersive experience
When was the last time you worked, socialized, or played without being distracted every few minutes by your phone?
A good book blurs out all noise and all distractions in the most magical way. A good book makes you lose track of time. It makes you forget about all your worries, your errands, and to-do lists. The only thing that matters when you read a truly good book is what’s going to happen next – and you can’t stop yourself from turning just one more page.
This type of pleasure is unique; only a good book can provide this type of “losing yourself” experience. Considering how addicted and dependent we are on our digital lives, it might as well be our way out of the rush and hurry of the everyday world.
With a great novel, you’ll see that there’s something more important than Instagram and Facebook. You’ll find purpose and meaning in something that’s not tech-based and battery-dependent. And that’s a personal victory worth celebrating.
Awareness of the simple pleasures
It’s a fast-paced world. Whether you like it or not, you’re most likely participating in it, and probably more than you realize. A book puts this frantic lifestyle on hold for a while. It shows you that being still, being calm, and simply taking in each moment as it unfolds is one of the most priceless pleasures in life.
Curling up with a book – with perhaps a cup of tea in hand – is a luxury you can afford. It costs nothing to focus your mind and heart on a good story, and it’s a welcome break from your usual state of constantly being worried about the next big event, or what to wear to work tomorrow.
Reading a book takes patience, and in our instant-gratification world, it’s the reminder we need to simply pause and be inspired by the beauty of our surroundings. Reading is personal, but it’s universal in its impact. It requires your full attention. Your book is the only thing that matters. No multitasking, no hashtags, no chores can mess with the serenity and bliss a good read offers you. So go on, find your next read.
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