Reading Books is Important for a Person's General Understanding and Happiness

I love to read. I've always loved to read. Of course, like with many people, I prefer to read what interests me. Tiredness, apathy and disinterest sets in when I have to read a book that doesn't engage me. When I do read a book that wakes up my mind, though, it's invigorating. Being able to relate to a book's character, plot, or message, puts my thoughts and emotions in motion. Sometimes I start thinking about my own life or actions or I begin to formulate actions I want to take, thinks I hope to do. Books can truly incite me when they're relevant to me. Fictional books can really draw me in if they're well written. The characters start coming alive for me and I think about them and their problems even when I'm not reading the book. I draw from their feelings or their choices they make; I learn from their mistakes and I rejoice when their world comes together for them in a joyous way. When reading non-fiction, I can undeniably learn lessons and can reflect on my own life, my past, my choices and consequences I had to endure. Reading is an escape as well as an eye-opener. Reading brings me relaxation and happiness but can also teach me life lessons. As Dr. Suess told us ~ The more that you read, the more that you'll know. The more that you learn, the more places you go.