For many people, there seems to be so many other things to do with one’s time than pick up a book to read. However reading is important for a variety of reasons.
Let’s take a look at some of the fundamental reasons why reading is important:
1. Reading develops the mind
The mind is a powerful human tool that needs exercise. Reading and understanding written words is one way the mind grows in its ability. Reading also helps young children develop their language skills. Through reading your ability to listen is enhanced, as it helps you focus on what someone else is communicating.
2. Improve understanding
Through reading, you begin to improve your understanding of a variety of topics. The more you read, the more you understand the world more. Therefore, through reading, you create a structured path towards a better understanding and better actions to take in the future.
3. You discover new things
Through reading you are able to expose yourself to new things, new information and new ways to solve problems. A person who knows how to read can educate themselves in any area of life they are interested in. Exploration begins from reading and understanding.
4. Enhance communication skills
Communication is the most important tool which can be transmitted through reading. When you read, you understand more and thus you can communicate better with people. You are able to connect and share information with people. Reading connects you with the world.
5. Boost imagination and creativity
Reading develops the creative side of people – it exposes people to a world of imagination, showing them that nothing is impossible in this world. When you read you are able to travel, without moving. As André Maurois says “The art of reading is in great part that of acquiring a better understanding of life, from one’s encounter with it in a book.”
There you have it, the reasons why reading is important - now there is no reason for not picking up a book and exploring it.
Written by: Thulisile Khumalo
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