Reading Books is Cool

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I've never really been a veracious reader, but lately I love the smell of books, especially from the dusty shelf of some dark corner of a bookshop.

That feeling of discovery and the act of turning the pages is the same way when playing a vinyl record that is truly experienced on a sensory level and cannot be replicated.. Although I'm sure they will simulate this one day, like cinemas of the future can release scents and aromas when watching a movie. Yummy !


I decided to give my brain a break from my usual internet regiment and try reading a book for a change and Low and behold, I managed to not lose interest and get distracted about working on my blog or other silly things and generally felt at peace. WOW !



The book I'm reading is part spirituality / part psychology / part cognitive therapy with a mindfulness approach.

It's called The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris and it is a great read. It is almost the anti-psychology book because it highlights how our obsession with the pursuit of happiness can actually end up making us more miserable..

Although it is not always a light read, I loved how it sparked my imagination and visuals almost effortlessly without the need for any external stimuli.


I'm really happy I did this and can honestly say in this device addicted world, that Reading books is Cool in my book my friends.


What Book are you reading ?

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Hi Dan:

As a former librarian, I loved this blog post about reading books. I will have to check into the Happiness Trap. I am reading a book right now called Your One Word by Evan Carmichael and it is about discovering what passion is in one word and use that one word to move your business forward.

Steph

Wow, you must have read allot of books. Your one word sounds very intriguing. Youd think coming up with one word to define what passion is would be easy..mm some food for thought for sure.

Thanks Steph. You Rock :)

probably reading more in the last while since coming to online marketing than I have read in my prior life i can vouch for all the benefits associated with reading.

I like Happiness science. Thank you.

Thank my man,

Happy day to you :)

It has been awhile since I read a real book. It's funny how I read this as I am in the process of writing a blog about reading real books vs. reading online.

Hi there Cathy !

The real thing is always that little bit better, and I hope it sparked some new ideas for your blog article.

Thanks for reading.

Dan :)

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