To begin with, I think reading create opportunities for you and I because of many reasons. First, mental exercise because the text on every page stimulates your imagination such as descriptive words. It allows you to connect words to images, describing it vividly for example fresh followers on the field when spring comes. Second, reading gives chance to personal growth because you develop skills while reading. For example, do-it-yourself projects like gardening, how to plant tomatoes at home, how to renovate your room from the scratch. Last, reading, provides an array of information because it exposes you to different topics. For example, science, physics, economics. Reading is like a wardrobe of clothes where it has many options to choose from.

In addition, I believe reading hones a sense of empathy because you get to read different minds, opinions of individuals. A good example is a book from Robert Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It taught me a very practical way to manage my finances. The book shared so much information about the author’s financial learnings. Another, Tuesdays with Morries is a wonderful example how teacher-student relationship grows. Another thing, you will understand variety of emotions from the books that you are reading. Whether it is a happy, sad or suspense ending let say. To cite more, reading is a clear, huge window to every culture around the world. You will grasp a tasteful description on how pizza originally rooted in Italy for example. How the aborigines in Australia survived centuries ago when you read anthropology book. Amazing isn’t!

Furthermore, the mother of all, reading attracts connection with people from all walks of life. Reading expands your vocabulary, a perfect way in building your confidence. For example, using familiar words on a specific subject like Arts. Attending gallery exhibits, art symposium is a way to meet same minded people. It will make you feel good to start a conversation leading to friendship in the long run. Sitting in a coffee shop with a stranger whom you see reading might be a good start to make friends. You will also find interesting to join a community of bookworms, igniting a spark by sharing ideas from the books you are reading, while reading and about to read.

In summary, by reading alone you can collect tons of hidden gemstones. It many ways, numerous of advantages that does not need to be expensive or the best of all, the journey is a never ending Peter Pan stories. A vibrant horizon that the world can offer through your eyes.