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I
may give a thousand reasons but why would you believe me. Let's listen to what
the most reliable source, research analytics, has to say –According to a study
conducted at Emory University, reading heightens brain connectivity. The
connections of the left temporal cortex, the area associated with language
reception were excited while reading. The highlighted activity continues
several days afterward. It also heightens the central sulcus or the region
responsible for the primary sensory-motor activity. When reading, the neurons
in this area are electrically excited leading to building white matter which
rewires the brain and creates positive changes which in turn enhances
communication skills.
Reading
in the 21st century is believed to be one of the most fruitful and
nurturing hobbies. It quenches your thirst for knowledge and the more you read
the more you realize the thirst is insatiable.
Reasons to read:
1. Taller,
Stronger, Sharper (but psychologically)
It
is one hobby in which you can never go wrong. There is nothing called a good
book or a bad book, it always comes down to your comprehension of it, every book
has something to say, plus you walk out with a lot of information. Your
intellect gets doubled, you become more relaxed as reading is scientifically
proven to reduce your heart rate releasing endorphins the happy hormone. It
increases your attention span dramatically and instant memory retention.
2. Live
as many lives as you want
It
is said that a cat has 9 lives but guess what? You have infinite. Yes, you read
it right. You can live as many lives as you want with whatever traits, gender,
race, and the list goes on. And the most exhilarating part of it is that you
just don't read it you get to live it as though you are the protagonist.
Reading books makes us wiser. Imagine you get to experience a stranger’s life
story and relive them in their era just like them. They warn you about their
mistakes and share their regrets about life just so you can avoid them. I don't
know about you but to me that's invaluable. They teach us immortal life lessons
learned the bitter way.
3. Escapism
However
unreal it may sound but to me, books are a part of living in someone else's body
and escaping reality. It's like virtual reality in the mind but more powerful.
Trips to galaxies take less than a second, without oxygen mask at that, and I'm
pretty sure it's cost-effective. It walks us through time itself.
4. Builds
your vocabulary and helps understand cognitive behavior.
Apart
from the several biological gains, it also adds to your vocabulary so that you
can ace that English exam or give presentations that inspire. Reading out loud
is also said to cure stammering in certain cases.
A little bit of knowledge about human cognitive behavior goes a long way. Just
with a little knowledge and understanding of the human brain, you can use it towards shaping your right decision-making process. Control our habits. Make us more focused,
more inspiring, and, more productive. It also prevents procrastination.
5. One single book can change your entire life
Books
are extremely powerful things. They hold the power to change your entire life's
perspective. One book can change your entire life. They can alter your mood
make you sad, happy, inspired. Once you find the one book for you there's no
holding back anymore, it bens your life for the good.
Just
imagine maybe you were just one step away from living your dream life but you
missed it because you were too lazy to pick up that book and instead you picked
up your phone. It's better to try than to regret at your death bed. Life is too
short so take no chances.
Overall
I would say it is an addiction worth taking up, the only that benefits you in
all aspects. Happy Reading, I hope you found your calling.
Written by - Suchismita
Edited by - Bushra Makhdoomi
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