Ask me if I’m
a reader? I wouldn’t hesitate to answer, a big ‘NO’. As a student I have never read by interest, few that I read
was for book reviews that I am required for internal assessment in class.
Reading books weren’t chapter in the book of my learning. If I scored well in
subjects, I am done. I am intelligent. I am brilliant. This is what I thought.
But that was a biased evaluation, a flawed judgment. If it’s at all possible to
go back young, I would add reading as my personal elective subject besides
usual subjects. If I am given a minute time to advise (more accurately suggest)
students present and future, I would say, “add Reading Habit” in the league of
their habits.
Press me if
I’ve added Reading Habit now? I wouldn’t feel a tinge of hesitation and my eyes
wouldn’t lie to answer, ‘yes but very
lately’. But in this little period, I’ve learned that reading could be the
best habit one could ever possess. It can be the best companion under rain and shine
of life. It can be a medicine for illness. It can be a nurse for a health of mind.
It can be a doctor for a mental health. We need to add Reading Habit to have a forever
friend, a nurse and a doctor.
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Reading makes
one; a doctor, engineer, pilot, traveler, hiker, business tycoon, scientist,
athlete, actor, and a whole gamut of glamorous professions one could ever dream
to become. The reading makes it possible. Travelling across the globe is no
huge hassle for a reader. Reading makes you travel at an unimaginable pace; without
the knowledge you’re onboard, you land up in different worlds feasting your
eyes with abundant beauty of the world. We need to add Reading Habit to become all-in-one.
There are
so many challenges that are coming up; Book Bucket Challenge is one kind where
you list top ten books you’ve read but your count not making to ten is a huge
blow on the face of your Habits. I encountered this. I was nominated for BookBucket Challenge by my blogger friend Rima, I couldn't continue the challenge as my
reads can never add up to ten. But I would do next Challenge. We need to add
Reading Habit for challenges.
I have very
little in me and travelled far and wide bluffing on reading. Never mind, I am a
want-to-be good reader. I am spreading my arms with the hope that my friends could
put in loop as many others to add Reading Habit. More than any one, parents and
teachers across could be a locus point for this. Add Reading Habit to everyone
to have most of the things if not everything.
Add Reading
Habit.
Hey I love your spirit. Like I said to Tshewang, it's never too late to start building up your passion again. In fact, I notice you read a lot of other people's blog posts. Reading not necessary over a book. Blog post is also material for reading where people expressing out their different thinking which is unique and more varieties. So, just read anything that you love reading. Don't forget to study smart too at college ;) Have fun and take care!
ReplyDeleteBetter late than never. So, I agree with you, Rima. Your Book Bucket Challenge nomination came heavy on me. But that was alarm for morning of my day to kick start reading. Thanks for your comment. Thanks.
DeleteThe mother of all habit is reading.....i would recommend you one: Jonathan Livingston seagull by Richard Bach
ReplyDeleteThanks for recommending the book to read. I would be happy to read to one day. Thanks.
DeleteI too feel the same bro. Sometimes I think my English won't be this bad had I realized the value of reading sometimes when I was right in primary school. But now, just like you, I too have felt its importance and started reading. That should be better than never. So bro. let us now try to read as many as possible and fill up the cavity which we left I un-filled that time. Nice read bro
ReplyDeleteThanks sherab, there is definitely a call of an hour to fill up the cavity which remains unfilled. As I've mentioned, Reading must be my subject here on. Keep reading bro. Thanks.
DeleteI've always loved reading. I got addicted to it at a young age. I think my brain is better for it, although I have really bad vision and that's probably why!
ReplyDeleteIf reading could be addictive and contagious, I would love to spread it for all and get for myself. Nice that you got addicted. You must be enjoying the nectar of reading. Thanks Stephanie for your comment. Visit next time.
DeleteI have always loved reading, Sangay! I don't even remember a time when I couldn't read. It is one of my greatest pleasures in life. I think it is awesome that you are encouraging others to read, and that you shared your reading experiences. The more you read, the better you get, and it opens up the whole world to you. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI could see a cause of envy in you. I could sense immeasurable pleasure in Reading. Thanks for the words of inspiration. Your words should be tablet to make read. Thanks.
DeleteSangay Sir, my reading habit was equivalent to zilch during my school days yet I am trying to accelerate and gain momentum.
ReplyDeleteNorbu sir, nice that you're trying to accelerate and gain momentum. Keep reading. Thanks for the comment and the visit.
ReplyDeleteIf you could see all the books I have you would know how much I love to read .
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my greatest joys and I enjoyed reading this post ... smiles ...
Readers enjoy a lot. They feast upon art of writers and glad that you're doing great in it. Keep reading and enjoying in it. Thanks for your comment.
DeleteReading is a great way to relax . . . and learn!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Sherry. Keep visiting.
DeleteIt isn't late to adopt any good habit. In fact, embracing reading habit at present age - I think - is a right time because we are well aware of the importance of books and its contents, words meanings and what 'reading' can help us to extract from those books. I mean we are well equipped now than before. So carry on reading, bro. There is no age limit for music and knowledge.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sonam, for your comment. As you stressed, I would keep reading every spare time I get. Thanks.
DeleteGood you develop reading habit. Better late than never.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you,'better late than never'. There is no stoppage to learning. Thanks.
DeleteThat's the right attitude. Reading and me have mixed emotions. I am not a fan of reading but I know how important it is. I try to get a few books in a year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lady Lilith for dropping by and leaving comment. Reading must be prayer book of our daily life. Thanks.
DeleteIf reading becomes the part of everyday happenings, no doubt this place would become best place to remember for eternal...Nicely written Sangay sir.
ReplyDeleteSimilarly, a note to my students on world literacy day- a gift of food last for a day. a gift of cloth last hardly for a month but a gift of Book and reading last ever with life.
Well said Sancha sir, of great gift of book and reading in life. Thanks for the comment. Thanks.
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