"Exploring the Magic and Power of Books: How Reading Can Transform Your Life"

 

The power of books is undeniable. As Elizabeth Hardwick once said, "The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination." Books have the ability to change our lives in countless ways.

One of the most magical things about books is that they can transport us to different worlds and take us on exciting adventures. They can make us laugh, they can make us cry, and they can make us think. 

They are a treasure trove of knowledge and imagination. In fact, as the famous quote goes, "There's magic in being surrounded by books." Being surrounded by books is like having a personal library at your fingertips. They offer endless possibilities for entertainment, education, and inspiration. They can be a source of comfort and companionship, and they can be a way to escape the stresses of everyday life.

Reading can also change us as individuals. Studies have shown that reading can improve cognitive function, increase empathy and understanding, expand vocabulary and language skills, improve mental health, increase knowledge and understanding of the world, inspire personal growth and development, improve imagination and creativity, and improve focus and attention.

However, it's important to be selective about what we read. Choosing what to read can be just as important as choosing what not to read. It's important to avoid reading books that promote hate, discrimination, or violence. These types of books can be harmful to both the individual and society, and they can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and attitudes. It's also important to avoid reading books that are poorly written or poorly researched, books that are not a good fit for your interests or personal preferences, and books that are too similar to others you have recently read.

Reading is a personal choice, and it's important to choose books that align with your values and interests. After all, the books we choose to read have the power to shape our thoughts, emotions, and understanding of the world. So, surround yourself with books, read widely and selectively, and let the magic of reading change your life.

What about you ?

 

We always quote up with people saying that you always need a friend who can be with you for all those bad days. You need a soul mate to share your life. You need a partner who can help you with your business and career. But is that what we all need? How about knowing yourself? Does that a selfish thought?

I think we all need to know who we are before we have that best friend, partner, or soulmate. What are our likes, I mean….what I like, What I love the most, what I enjoy the most, when do I really wake up, When did I really cry for the last time, When did I really happy, When was the most important moment in my life happened, Does I am doing the right stuff that wants to be done, What will I do when I got my dream career, Whom do I first share that with, Am I really enjoying my own company, What are the utmost things that add value to my life, How I look after myself, How kind I am to myself, How do I share my words to others, How I affect other people, What are my weakest points, How do I face challenges …. There is a multitude of questions to ask yourself that let you know the most valuable information about yourself. (Invest time in yourself is your biggest asset)

If you don’t know about yourself how can you invite the right group of friends to you? The point is when you know how valuable you are to you, you become amazingly fantastic that everybody in the whole world wants to know you better. The stuff that is in you is your own unique essence because nobody holds that better than you. So it’s important to know oneself first before inviting someone into your life. After that you can add good to their lives whomever they may be.

When you know that you are who you are meant to be, you will be open to inviting the right things into your life. There is no one to change but yourself first, observe yourself, your habits, your language, your assent, your tone, your behavior, your character, your attitude, every bit of yourself that makes you the UNIQUE YOU. Express the uniqueness of being you first, and let them know how amazing you know about yourself.

 “AS WITHIN, SO WITHOUT” we are who we know ourselves inside. The outside of our character reflects who we are inside & how much we know ourselves. The best part is when you know your worth, how much you are capable of doing, and how talented you are ....believe me or not you will be unstoppable.

Young and old

 

I have a friend with me at my home who loves to speak as a lot as she wants about everything. She talks about the neighbors, what happened when I go to college, what was the lunch, how it tastes what was the recipe, and how can tea be improved. Every little thing that happened. And I just listen…that’s the best I can do to her.

She is my grandmother. What I learned from her was that the way one speaks out some stories definitely contains elements we can hold on to for a lifetime. She speaks about her 85 years of experience. Her viewpoint and suggestions to the problems, joy in those little trifles she had done when she was little. Those stories sometimes make me think about what I am today. From our grandparents to our parents to us ….those tales must flow.

Those tales  I hear from her have no mask, it’s pure life experiences. More than that, they’re far better than those Instagram stories that I scroll worth nothing but a waste of time. I think we all need someone like her in our life to make us know that life is not so filtered as in reels but IS NAKED. At some point, we need to face it.

Many more to discover : CHEMIST

 

What’s happening in a chemist’s lab?

A chemist doing experiments mainly differs from some school students' water quality tests.

Making way of more than the external process chemist needs to know why the reaction proceeds, how it proceeds, at what external condition it works, and how much yield you get. Everything that is happening inside different molecules and different atoms.

Rather than a logarithm that needs to be solved, we need to know the why, how, when, and what of a chemical process. As you all know, our entire world is a chemical system processing numerous chemical reactions, many discovered, and many more to discover. More than the discoveries scientists invented many more. We need to know that too…..oh god.

From a chemistry student's point of view, it’s a tedious process, the chemical analysis, detection, preparation, titration, synthesis, and the list continuous to more. Rather than in a theoretical way, we do the practicals with acids and chemicals. yes, we are colleges of hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, and many chemicals.

When you do the reaction, alcohols burn in your hands, acids make marks, and reagents make you sniff and irritate. The more you have to do, the more marks and reactions will happen in your body, and at last, when you get out of the lab, your pure white lab coat will have beautiful designs printed perfectly. The best part is sometimes we even can't find why this reaction proceeds like this.

Well, it's the process that counts not the results, we learn, unlearn and relearn in our practicals. In that case, we all are the same 

Just to discover something memorable. In that case, someone is Joseph Priestley, and others will be Louis Pasteur, Dmitri Mendeleev, Marie Curie, and Rosalind Franklin. Honestly speaking I am none among them.

What's your experience with your degree? Share it in the comment.

Review : "The courage to be disliked" BY Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

 

"The Courage to Be Disliked" is a self-help book written by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga.

The book is based on the philosophy of Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist and psychotherapist who developed a theory of personality and a method of individual psychology.

The book is structured as a dialogue between a young man seeking guidance and a wise philosopher, and uses examples from literature, history, and the author's own experiences to illustrate Adler's ideas.

According to the author, the main reasons for our lives being a struggle are lack of courage to live in the present, interpersonal relationship problems, denying other people's tasks, fear of change, and not loving oneself. We all think that what we are today is based on our past experiences and traumas. But the past is long gone and we have to live in the present. Just because your parents are poor, not supportive, or denying you all the time, or you were rejected by your loved ones or experienced a breakup in a relationship doesn't mean that you are having a struggle. What matters most is how you are acting now. You can let go of the past and be free.

 Freedom is being disliked by other people because in an interpersonal relationship, whether or not someone dislikes me or you is that person's task, not mine or yours. 

"The courage to be happy also includes the courage to be disliked." Rather than lacking a desire for recognition, you hold the key to your own life. The best part in a relationship is "One has to stand on one's own feet, take one's own steps forward with the task of interpersonal relations." One needs to think not "What will this person give me?" But rather, "What can I give to this person?" (commitment to the community). 

The value that adds to your life is how you are beneficial to the community. You can make a difference in your community by volunteering your time and resources to help those in need. Help a friend or family member in need: Sometimes the people we care about most are the ones who need our help the most. If you have a particular skill or expertise, consider offering it to others. Be a good neighbor: It's easy to get caught up in our own lives and forget about the people who live around us.

 Be a positive influence: Finally, you can be beneficial to others simply by being a positive influence in their lives. You can help inspire others to be their best selves and make a positive difference in the world.

 "You should start with no regard to whether others are cooperative or not." 

Focus on what you can do to achieve your goals and make progress, regardless of the actions or attitudes of others. By doing this, you'll be able to stay focused and make progress even when faced with challenges or obstacles. Remember, you are in control of your own actions and attitudes, and by staying positive and focused, you can make a positive difference in your own life and in the lives of those around you.

TASK FOR SELF : ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS 

1.Are you okay just as you are?

2.Do you feel good about yourself and your choices ?

3.Are you able to handle stress and difficult situations with grace and resilience?

4.Do you feel a sense of purpose and meaning in your life?

5.Are you able to enjoy the present moment?

6.ARE YOU LIVING THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE ?

If the answers are all good, then congratulations, you are living a great life. If not, what are you going to do? Are you going to change your mindset or change your way of living?

If you are not living your life for yourself, then who is going to live it for you?

The courage to be normal : Why is it necessary to be special ?

Hey there , this is my first blog post  I am excited to share my thoughts and experiences with all of you. I hope you enjoy reading my blog and find it informative or entertaining. Please feel free to leave comments and share your own experiences as well. 

Yesterday, I finished reading "The Courage to Be Disliked" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga.

 It was an eye-opening and thought-provoking book that explored the concept of self-acceptance and the importance of living authentically. The book's message really resonated with me and I found myself reflecting on my own life and the choices I've made.  

Among the chapters  the one that toughed me the most was  , "The courage to be normal"

I think it is worth discussing ,

 Up until the moment I reached this chapter, I too wanted to be a special person someone like Marie Curie and also wanted to feel special in some way or the other. But why is it necessary to be special ? 

Why can't one accept one's normal life ? Being normal , being ordinary , really such a bad thing ?

Why people aim for the top of the mountain , making plans & goals for the future ?

Is someone without plans and goals worth living ? What if one cannot make it on  to the top of the mountain ? What would that mean for his life ? What about someone who is bedridden or diseased ?

The point is that , " Our lives are only a series of dots. A well planned life is not something to be treated as necessary or unnecessary, as it is impossible" .The concept of planning is simply a way for us to feel more in control of our lives and to give ourselves a sense of direction. 

Without plans and efforts or objectives, your lives matter. Life is a series of moments, which one lives as if one were dancing right now and here. It is enough if one can dance in the now. The act of dancing itself is the goal and no one is concerned with arriving at something by doing it. When people dance, they move their body, legs, hands, and eyes, and they do not stay in the same place with the same momentum. There is no destination in dancing; it has neither a starting point nor an ending one. The process itself is treated as the outcome. So is life ....... It is not necessary to have a specific plan or goal in order to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. What is important is that you are present in each moment, living authentically and making the most of your opportunities. It is through our attitudes and actions that we shape our lives and determine our level of happiness and fulfillment. So don't worry about having a perfectly mapped out plan or specific objectives. Instead, focus on living in the present and making the most of each moment.

My CONCLUSION is that , 

If you want to be someone (like reaching the top of a mountain ) be serious & start that now !!!!!! (but dear you will miss many dots )

If you don't want to be someone , then let's dance .Do not look at the past or the future ,as long as you are dancing you will get somewhere. 

What do you guys think ? What is your view on this topic? Do you agree or disagree with my perspective? I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the matter.

"Yes, that's all for now. Thank you for reading my blog and I hope you enjoyed it. I look forward to sharing more of my thoughts and experiences with you in the future. Until then, take care and have a great day!"

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is seeking to better understand themselves and find the courage to be true to themselves, even if it means facing disapproval from others.