EMPATHY
As you read a book word by word and page by page, you participate in its creation. And, as you
read and re-read, the book of course participates in the creation of you, your thoughts and
feelings, the size and temper of your soul.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
When you read a book, it feeds your soul. It allows you to explore different perspectives, lives
and cultures.
If it’s an autobiography, you get to experience someone’s life, their struggles, their story, the
closest you can get to experiencing it first-hand.
When you read a fantasy/fiction book, you put yourself in the characters’ shoes and feel their
emotions.
In a world of social media, empathizing with others has become harder than ever. Most, if not
all, are ignorant towards real issues.
Books can help you realize how important or serious an issue is and can make you empathize
with others.
KNOWLEDGE
“If you want a new idea, read an old book”.
There is nothing better than a book to increase your knowledge base. The most common habit
of successful people is reading. It’s not just about increasing knowledge, but also using that
knowledge to explore new perspectives and generate new ideas. It makes you open-minded.
Books introduce you to various concepts that may be foreign to you. It helps you make
connections, expand your view, all the while also improving your vocabulary. We have been
wired to learn from stories and books. It’s the best form of education.
MENTAL HEALTH
Reading books quiets your mind. Today’s generation is highly influenced by the hustle culture
and fast-paced life. Books make you realize it’s important to slow down, experience life and feel
more human. Reading releases endorphins in your brain, which helps you calm down and
relieve your stress. Books make you feel at home.
ENHANCES CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION
As quoted by Albert Einstein, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Books like the
Harry Potter series, Percy Jackson, Lord of the rings, and more take you to a completely
imaginary and wonderful world. It allows you to experience a world that is so different from ours.
Books can make you travel while staying in one place. It stimulates your brain and enhances
creativity with its world-building. Immersing yourself completely in a book makes you visualize
the world and the character which also makes you more creative.
CONFIDENCE
“Wit beyond measure is a man’s greatest treasure” – J.K Rowling
With so many benefits for reading books, confidence is bound to increase naturally. Books make
you open-minded, expand your worldview, experience and explore new ideas, improve your
imagination, and also communication skills by having something substantial to talk about. All
these factors contribute to increasing your confidence.
“A book is a gift you can open again and again
