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“Reading
gives life more life.” |
Before
the astronomical winter it is completely over in our part of the world, on
Wednesday (March 19, 2025) I was
happy to be able to organize the winter session of the year for the Book Club of
our Circle.I truly enjoyed the company of those 16 beautiful and intelligent ladies, and
together (using an open voting system)
we chose three books this time (yes, you’ve
heard it well…3 books were chosen to read as a group), books which we will discuss
(together) by the end of the year….needless
to say how interesting those sessions are!
On the
other hand, while at this page, I would like to quickly mention again few valid
points the scholars usually emphasize in their papers about the benefits of
reading (in essence, why it helps to read at least a bit every day):
- Reading books allow readers to gain
better insights into human nature (you could gain interesting and
helpful knowledge that never can be taken away from you)
-
Readers become more sensitive to the emotions of other people, quality which
seems to disappear in today’s world
- Good
literature of any language improve and expand the comprehension skills; also,
at the same time, by considering all the aspects involved, you could become
even more versed with your critical and analytical thinking (the more
skills you have, the better equipped you are to tackle any challenges that
sometimes life might present). Additionally, a well written novel
could 'transport' you to different places, while an engaging article might distract
or keep you in the present moment allowing relaxation to occur.
- A
book always stimulates the brain (amazingly enough, through reading new
brain pathways are created and the existing ones become even stronger, facts
that assist with the short-term memory recalls as well as mood
stabilization).
So, dear friends, please be
kindly reminded that the journey of a life time starts with the turning of a
page.
Once
again, I am grateful to share that it is a true delight to continue to stay in
touch with likeminded fellows who are passionate about arts and culture, about
reading and harmonious conversations. Until
next time, dear beautiful readers and members of our Book Club, my warmest regards
to each of you!
Alice
“Once
you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
