It is believed that reading improves our power to empathize. Reading about different characters, being exposed to their thoughts and vulnerabilities makes us more empathetic in real life as well. When we empathize with people, we become kinder and gentler and are better able to understand them.https://bornrealist.com/heres-reading-books-can-change-perspective-life/#:~:text=It%20is%20believed%20that%20reading,better%20able%20to%20understand%20them.
Vaishnavi Asuri, B.tech , first year from Geetanjali College of Engineering & Technology (2021)
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Firstly, reading books taught me that there is no such thing as a single perspective or my perspective. Things change according to situations and our mindset.
Let's take a simple situation. Person A doesn't read books but person B does. Both of them fail in a test and go home and both parents start yelling furiously. Now, generally one can expect person A to feel sad and maybe even slip into depression if things got that far. It would be an overwhelming situation for person - to bear the humiliation, lack of encouragement, guiltiness and failure all at a time. That happens given the age, situation and yes perspective. But I believe that person B (who reads books like me) can think beyond that. First few moments B will be distresses but he gains perspective on how his parents feel, working hard and feeling stressed about the child's failure. Person B realizes exact cause of failure because of the teachers perspective that he gained by looking through his paper. Person B finally understands the mistake and tries not to repeat it. Person B thinks even farther and more reasonably (maybe even more maturely) than person A.
What I mean to say is that I have learned that whatever happens is not fate or luck but a logical consequence of my deeds. If I have to correct it I will and I will move on. I think not only for myself but also for others, on their behalf. I gained an ability to think beyond the constrictions of present on going situations which gives me a level of freedom and lets me have hope in whatever decisions I make for the future.
It may be hard to believe all this can happen with reading books but since I have been there I can tell you that it will help definitely. Life experiences teach a lot but since there simply some things that you may not want to / cannot experience, books teach you about their consequences too.
There will be bad times and there will be good times. Don't lose hope because everything will be alright. Don't slip your tongue cuz words can't be taken back. Have a balance and command your life according to your will. There are multiple ways to do everything. Opportunities keep coming and you have the right to choose. Always. It's not your fate or destiny or luck or past or your background that defines you. It's your choices. Things always go to hell before everything becomes alright.
Living more than one life is possible when you read books and it's only fair to say that it's the exact reason that changed my life completely.
If You Didn’t Love Reading Before, You Definitely Will After You See This…
Most people seem to feel like they need to be reading more, but they might not really know why. There are plenty of good reasons to read, so start by reading this list and get inspired to add some books to your reading list.
Reading for Smarts
1. Reading gives you a bigger vocabulary. That seems pretty obvious, but it’s grounded in scientific fact. People who read have larger vocabularies than people who don’t, and tend to have better verbal skills as well.
2. You’ll write better. Absorbing all those words and how they’re put together makes it easier for you to put words together in a pleasing way, too. Which may be why reading more is common advice for people who want to be writers.
3. It’s a great way to learn. Whether you want to learn to cook a soufflé, understand a Civil War battle or take apart the engine of a ’65 Mustang, you can learn from a book.
4. Reading improves your analytical thinking skills. Deciphering the meaning of literary allusions, plot twists or even non-fiction makes you a better thinker.
5. It’s good for your brain. Reading requires concentration, focus on narrative and use of the imagination, all of which give the brain a workout and can help keep it young. Reading regularly can improve your memory, help forge new synapses and may help prevent Alzheimer’s.
6. Reading can help you achieve your goals, not just through learning, but by inspiring you. If you read stories about business success or people who have lived their dreams, you’ll be more inspired to reach for you own goals.
Reading for Understanding
7. It teaches you to be human. Great works of literature and poetry open you to experiences and feelings you haven’t had, and research shows that may make you more empathetic toward other people.
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