From 3860f305aff2edadfb71da900242216969c322fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ayo Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 18:37:33 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] add new post: reading --- _posts/2020-04-09-reading.md | 49 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 49 insertions(+) create mode 100644 _posts/2020-04-09-reading.md diff --git a/_posts/2020-04-09-reading.md b/_posts/2020-04-09-reading.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..166eb69 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2020-04-09-reading.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +--- +title: "Reading" +permalink: "/reading" +description: "I have been striving to rekindle my love for reading books and it has felt so good." +keywords: "" +image: "" +image-attrib: "" +--- + +The constant stream of fragmented information on the Internet has seemingly rewired my appetite for all forms of information consumption--and it is tiresome. + +I have been constantly skimming texts quickly without giving myself the chance to ponder. + +The quick fix of on-demand television culture with unlimited options has made me lose interest in reading books and deep thinking. + +I have been reacting much and thinking less. + +An honest self-check had shown this has negatively impacted my focus and, therefore, my reality. + +## The Solution + +Going back to books, starting by [reading about effective reading](https://www.amazon.com/Lit-Christian-Guide-Reading-Books/dp/1433522268), has brought me back. + +Intentionally planning a balanced reading diet--a combination of healthy books--has restored my contemplative habits before the rise of constant reactive thinking toward random bits of unwarranted information on social media. + +But this is far from easy. + +## It requires sacrifice + +We all have limited time, and environments we are in are never so favorable. + +I had to stop doing things I loved. I deactivated my Facebook for a time, and playing computer games had to be at a minimum. + +> “The only people who achieve much are those who want knowledge so badly that they seek it while the conditions are still unfavorable. Favorable conditions never come.” C.S. Lewis + +## Next Goal: Find Others + +Endeavors like this is most beneficial when done with others. + +It makes it easier when one is surrounded with other people who have love for reading books. + +In line with this, I've been thinking about starting a small group dedicated for building each other's love for learning through reading. + +There will be no reading requirements or fixed meeting schedules. + +The only qualification of sorts is that you are currently reading a book. + +If you think this is something that interests you too, or if you simply want more details about it, please reach out to me on Twitter: [@ayoayco](https://twitter.com/ayoayco) or sending me an email: [ramon.aycojr+reading@gmail.com](mailto:ramon.aycojr+reading@gmail.com) +