You would be surprised
to learn how many people do not like to read and actually do all they can to
avoid it. Reading books,
magazines, short stories or even having the curiosity to read about how things
work is interesting, often entertaining and quite possibly informative. I like to read about the important
topics of the day because I want to learn first hand what is vital and
important for my benefit. I
believe that it is definitely to my advantage to make sound choices and
decisions based on my educated decisions and choices. If and when I am stymied about something, I ask for help and
guidance. Asking lots of questions
helps me find the right answers.
Did you know that
people who read and are informed get hired quicker, have fewer problems and are
more connected in life? Why you
might ask? It is because they are better-informed,
better able to cope and more disciplined to find solutions to every day
situations. They are certainly
more interesting and entertaining and without a doubt are able to enhance their
creative talents because they are continually stimulating their imagination.
Reading opens the door
to various opportunities. An
active and creative mind is always seeking new ways for adventure, exploration
and enjoyment. I am continually
reading the newspapers and books for my personal growth and development and I
find that a good book affords me some quiet entertainment and pleasure. Frequently before I go to bed, I have
found that spending time in reading quiets my mind and relaxes my body, which
for me is always a good thing.
My grandchildren read
books before they go to bed at night and with their creative imagination, they
are stimulating their brains to seek and find new avenues for getting their
questions answered. That, too, is
a good thing.
I have found that many
people are seeking and searching for answers to their life’s challenges and
they sometimes just stand around and get angry that they are not getting
ahead. Even some of those who
stand on street corners and beg for money are holding a very narrow view of
life. In most parts of the world
there are free public libraries that offer numerous tools for personal
development and improvement.
Opportunities are waiting to be explored and discovered and one’s
ability to read, to comprehend and to take advantage of the knowledge placed in
front of one’s self is all that is needed to become successful
Many people today are
looking for sound bites—short snippets of information and words that can be
abbreviated in ad nauseam; as a result, reading skills are deteriorating and
clear and sound thinking is declining.
Even reading as a past time is decreasing as people are attempting to
satisfy their individual leisure time and experiences through other
channels. I love to get lost in
the pages of my books where I find friendship and comfort or even sometimes
compassion and concern for others.
It has certainly broadened my horizons and opened my heart and soul to
explore new opportunities and possibilities.
Statistics shows that
one in five U.S. workers read at a lower skill level than their job requires
and that proficient readers actually earn a higher weekly wage than those who
have poor skills.
One point I would like
to make and hope that you will benefit from it: Good readers generally experience greater opportunities,
that is, financially, career wise, emotionally and mentally. I believe that fact is sufficient for me to say openly – reading can
be fun, it can be informative and it can become a habit if and when you are
willing to find a topic that is interesting, uplifting and entertaining. Make it a habit to challenge you daily
and read something—even if it is only a few lines in a newspaper or
article. I think you will soon
discover that you are allocating more and more time to this wonderful habit.
Joan Marie Ambrose
Author, Creative Writer,
Motivational Speaker
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