About two weeks ago, during a thunderstorm, the cable and internet at our house went out. After a call to Comcast, and an estimated four hour interruption in service, I was faced with two prospects for the afternoon: clean and organize the mess in the basement, or read a book. Realizing I had only read three books during the summer, I opted for the book. By the time the cable and internet were restored, sooner than the four hour projection, I had read half a book!
It was a busy summer, but no busier than past summers. I just didn’t find time for reading books, because I didn't make reading books a priority. I read a lot on my Kindle, but mostly news, newspapers, magazines. I read journal articles and reviews of books, but I didn’t read many books.
When I returned to school, I saw this quote from Confucious: “No matter how busy you think you are, you must find time for reading or surrender yourself to chosen ignorance.” I find this to be very true. Going forward this school year, finding time for reading is one of my top priorities, lest I surrender myself to chosen ignorance.
