A Whole New World Reading for Pleasure by Madisyn Taylor Each time we read for enjoyment, the empathy awakened within us creates entire landscapes in our minds eye. Every book has the potential to touch the human soul deeply, arousing patterns of thought that might otherwise have lain dormant. The pleasure we derive from the written word is unique in that we must labor for it. Other forms of art provide us with stimulus and ask nothing more than our emotional response. Reading is an active pastime that requires an investment of emotion as well as our concentration and imagination. The words we read are merely a starting point for a process that takes place largely within our minds and hearts. There are few activities as comforting, relaxing, and healthy as perusing the pages of a good piece of fiction or nonfiction. Curling up with a book and a cup of tea is one of the simplest ways we can remove ourselves from the confines of reality in order to immerse ourselves in the drama and intrigue of the unfamiliar. The pleasure of transcending reality is only one aspect of the reading experience, however. Each time we read for enjoyment, whether we prefer the fantastic nature of fiction, the empathy awakened within us by memoir, or the instructive passion of nonfiction, we create entire landscapes in our mind’s eye. The books we choose provide us with the inspiration we need to accomplish such a feat, but it is our own creative reserves that empower us to use our imaginations for this unique and beautiful purpose. The tales you lose yourself in can lead you on paths of discovery that take you out of your own life and help you see that existence can unfold in an infinite number of ways. You can learn so much from the characters and mentors who guide you from page to page. Your emotions are awakened each time you read, allowing you to become vessels of the passion that pours forth from line after line of print. Ultimately, the books you absorb—those that touch you deeply—will become a part of who you are, providing you with a rich and thrilling world within that you can revisit anytime you wish by simply closing your eyes. If you haven’t read a book for pleasure lately, try and allow yourself the time—you deserve it. Top 10 DailyOM Courses: 1. How to Work with the Spirit World 2. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 3. Attract Love in 21 Days 4. Heal Yourself with Writing 5. 5 Days to Balance Your Boundaries 6. Stop Being a Victim, Become a Creator 7. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 8. Awaken to Your Amazing Angels 9. 21 Day Yoga Body! 10. Letting Go with Forgiveness New Courses | All Courses Click here to wish DailyOM a Happy 10 Year Anniversary on Facebook What do you think? Discuss this article and share your opinion Want more DailyOM? Register for your free email, or browse all articles Reading for Pleasure Share the OM: Email this to a friend Printable version Save in My DailyOM Discuss this article Deal of the Day: The Mood Lady Cards $14.95 Buy Now $26.95 (save $12.00) (Price for this week only) On-line Courses: Hold Your Own During Control Dramas by Dr. Jody Janati Break the Grip of Past Lovers by Jumana King-Harris From the Library: Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart by Rodney Smith More DailyOM: On-line Courses Soul Readings Todays Horoscopes Shop the Marketplace Join the Community Home | Gift Shop | My DailyOM | Marketplace | Community | Archives | Share The OM | Contact Us Subscribe | Change Email | User Settings | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Gift Shop FAQ | Advertising Info Make DailyOM Your Homepage | Link To Us | Publish DailyOM On Your Website © 2004-2014 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission Artwork by Wang Chang-Ming
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