The Essence of Reading

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My Dear Reader,

Welcome to a new month! I hope that this month brings you happy and successful days.

Previously,

We explored the teachings of Freud and his thoughts on life and the human consciousness. Although he has been criticised greatly by other schools of thought and his works have been deemed controversial, Sigmund Freud had some important things to say.

If you followed the newsletter MDR, you would agree that our unconscious mind heavily influences our behaviour.

Yesterday was World Book Day.

World Book Day is an international celebration that reminds us about the importance of books and why we should read them.

For this reason, today’s newsletter will highlight on the relevance of books to mankind and why children should be taught to read from a tender age.

Let’s dive in…

Education is a human right and learning is very important to our survival. Books are one of the tools used to learn about the world around us. Books are a preservation of knowledge and culture; a mirror into the past and a predictor of the future. Books are an escape from a reality that sometimes threatens us, taking us into worlds where our wildest dreams come to life.

Why are books so important?

First of all, books are a good way to improve vocabulary. When you read books, one is exposed to different words in different contexts. In fact, one of the best ways to improve your knowledge of terminologies in various fields is through books. This in turn, helps to build your writing skills.

Secondly, books are a doorway to the imagination. Books allow us to be transported to the world of author, where we can picture ourselves in the character’s life and relate to their experiences. This is beneficial in three ways: our creativity is activated, we cultivate tolerance and empathy, plus it strengthens brain connections.

Finally, books are a good way to relax and be entertained. When stressed, books can be a good way to escape from stressors and an avenue to rewind.

In summary,

Books are one of the biggest treasures that we can hold dear, and practice makes perfect. The best way to imbibe the culture of reading is by ensuring that children are exposed to reading from a tender age.

See you next week.

Cheers,

Ewoma Omoghene