Stimulating Imagery

        Books are an escape. They allow the reader to exist outside of themselves and live another life. Reading calms the mind and relaxes the body. It provides the means to get away from the present and enter an alternate reality that is someone's story.
        For me, reading has always given me the opportunity to get out of my head and experience another person's journey. It has literally saved me. Without reading, my mind would be a much more disorganized place because when I read, I am able to relax while being stimulated by words. This whole concept may sound strange but reading books really allows me to take a break from reality and recharge my batteries. It restores my mind.
        I not only use reading as an escape, I also truly believe it helps to develop the mind. Reading books strengthens a person's mental capacity for knowledge. If you are used to reading on your own time, reading for your classes becomes less difficult. The more you read, the easier it becomes. I like reading literature because I feel well-balanced in other topics. It strengthens your overall knowledge of other subjects as well as expands your vocabulary. Reading is a great addiction.

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