A settled or regular penchant or practice is called a ‘Habit’; As we grow up we nurture lot of habits – going to the gym in the morning, going to the temple during weekends etc., I have heard that recording the happenings in one’s diary each day before going to sleep to be one of the greatest habits one can possess. I am going to succinct about another simple yet powerful habit ‘Book reading’. I want to write this article to all my friends to share this habit which can eventually transform their minds and take them to newer levels in their lives.
As with every other thing the beginning is always tough. In fact I remember the first book I was trying to read I had all sorts of thoughts running through my mind. Only when I read a book I would reminisce ‘Dhoni smashing a sixer’, ‘Punch dialogue from Thalaivar’, ‘Curd rice served in Shiva Vishnu temple’ ..basically mind is distracted. I tried a lot and before I read five pages I will automatically slumber. At times I even just used to read mechanically without bothering to understand the content because my goal was to complete reading one book outside academics.
Eventually I completed though it took long still I was happy I completed one book. I gained little confidence and decided to read a book where I can relate to the contents so I chose to read “My Name is Rajinikanth”..all my roomies were laughing loud that I picked this book but that decision proved to be a blessing as I was able to read the book pretty fast. So bottom line if you are new to book reading choose a book where you can relate to the content.
Ok so what does Book reading really do? How does it help? How do we get inspired? According to me experiences are new to individuals but not to the world. Whatever one experiences in his/her life (Happiness, struggles, Gains, losses, adventures etc.,) can be new to that individual but it is never a new experience to this world. Meaning one must have already faced the same situation before. So book is a medium which can teach you your future or act as a guide how to react to such situations in future. It will make you think wise and can transform your mind. It just depends on how cleverly you choose the book.
A big word of caution while choosing which books to read. I have heard people being so religious and after reading a book they totally stopped worshipping. Books are so powerful that they can just make you take a ‘U Turn’. Pick the books on the subjects you enjoy. Biographies/autobiographies can be a good starting point.
These days book reading have become very comfortable through Kindle and Ipads. Thanks to technology. Cultivate this habit early in your childwood and you will see the true difference in the way you talk and approach your life. People may make fun initially that you are an erudite guy and then may make fun that you never practice what you read; Just remain silent and continue your work and soon you will find the same people will start appreciating you.
