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There's something wonderful about getting nestled in somewhere cozy and letting yourself be taken in by a good book!

So many things in my life seem to encroach on my time to read: responding to emails, work, education, household maintenance, networking, and exercise, just to name a few. But I really love to read – yet when do I find time in my busy day to do this?

Reading is important to me. It focuses my mind on one thing, and with no stress - even if it’s only for a while - when normally I am racing from one task to the next. Regardless of whether I’m reading fiction or non-fiction, it’s a mini vacation from my busy schedule.

There’s something calming and meditative for me about just sitting down in a comfy chair and curling up with a book and maybe even a cup of tea. Or walking to the park that’s a block away and enjoying the fresh air while I’m reading. The day’s demands are put on hold for a bit as I make time for myself – to rejuvenate. I can escape and become a hero as I delve into a fiction novel, or be inspired by reading a biography. I can even catch up on current events when I peruse through a periodical.

Sometimes it seems I only have an hour or so to take a break and sit down to read a book. And what I am finding out is that just an hour is actually a nice amount of time to read some types of books, especially non-fiction books that give innovative perspectives on life. I find I can process on what I read and gain a deeper understanding, and usually, there’s something going on in my life that I can apply my newfound insight.

No matter what, it’s important for me to take time out to do a little reading, even if it’s only for an hour or so. It’s what helps get me through my busy, imbalanced life.



What I’m reading right now:

The Fifth Agreement, by Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz

Presence: Human Purpose and the Field of the Future, by Peter Senge, C. Otto Scharmer, Joseph Jawarski, and Betty Sue Flowers


Laurie Anderson, 18 July 2010
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