Read More and Thrive
The older I get, the more I read.
When I’m happy? I reach for an inspiring book.
When I’m not happy? I reach for an inspiring book.
The end result? I tend to feel energized and surprisingly fulfilled for someone who lives relatively simply.
I associate the act of reading with some of the best adventures of my life:
Story 1: On two different backpacking trips in Europe, some of my fondest memories are of sitting alone on various trains getting lost in a novel.
Story 2: One day I decided to stop watching TV (on a pretty permanent basis, although I didn’t know that at the time) and picked up a novel instead. While reading, I decided it was time to text a friend and finally let her set me up, after a string of ‘okay’ relationships. The next day I was set up with my now husband.
Story 3: During a phase of reading numerous nonfiction, travel-related books, I decided to follow suit with my own blog and book, which has been an incredible journey and led me to some amazing people and authors.
Turn off the TV. Step away from social media (just for a few minutes). Pick up a book and see what adventures and inspiration will follow.