A person who reads books regularly becomes both a critical and a creative thinker. They do not take things at face value; instead, they chase the real value of things.
Syed Mustafa Ahmad and Iqra Bashir
Reading books is one of the healthiest habits one can think of. In the present age of smartphones, reading books is a rare thing to imagine. In the age of consumerism, reading books is taken as something disgusting and to be abhorred. With each passing day, the number of book lovers is diminishing badly. The race for grand and branded things has pushed the beautiful culture of book reading to the back burner.
However, no one can deny the fact that reading books was, is, and will remain the cherished habit of those who love books more than themselves. Their main aim is to sit in the company of intellectuals who mould the raw clay of young minds and give them a concrete and beautiful shape. In this regard, let us explore some of the benefits of book reading.
Firstly, books are a great source of information. They contain knowledge about history, science, culture, and many other subjects. A person who reads books regularly learns new things and increases their thinking ability. They become both a critical and a creative thinker. They do not take things at face value; instead, they chase the real value of things.
Secondly, reading improves our language skills. It helps us learn new words. Because of this, we can speak and write more clearly. Reading also makes our communication skills better. We can convey our thoughts more clearly when we have, metaphorically speaking, digested libraries of books. We can see both sides of the coin in an unbiased way.
Thirdly, book reading helps develop imagination and creativity. When we read different types of writing, we imagine different characters and places in our minds. This makes our brain more creative and active. It clears away the cobwebs of narrow-mindedness. Our lives brim with an eternal elixir of contentment.
Lastly, book reading also reduces stress and helps us relax. It allows us to think calmly about the problems that haunt us day in and day out. A person who reads daily feels calmer and more focused. Their vision sharpens each day, and they rise above daily trifles.
Book reading is of utmost importance for everyone. It gives us knowledge, improves our skills, and makes us better human beings. Everyone should make book reading a daily habit. Reading books gives us wings to soar higher and higher and reach the pinnacles of glory and grace. Let us promise to read books regularly and become decent citizens of society.
Iqra Bashir is a Class 9 student at Sofi’s Institute of Excellence, Khushipora, HMT, Srinagar
sy**********@***il.com