Affirmation for July 18, 2011: Escape With a Book
When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to my books. They quickly absorb me and banish the clouds from my mind.- Michel de Montaigne
Thought of the day:
Books have an uncanny power to transport us from our everyday lives into the stories and worlds of its characters. They can illustrate broad themes like friendships, love, mystery, or hardship, and they can instill in us feelings of shock, suspense, warmth, sadness, even joy.
The art of storytelling is centuries old, and has always been one of the most accessible forms of entertainment and escape.
Next time you're feeling down, try reading an old classic for free on the Internet at websites like The Gutenberg Project, or visit your local library to pick up a copy of a bestseller. It's a side-effect-free and cost-free way to take a mini-vacation to another place and time.
Have a relaxing day!
TeamDS
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Thought of the day:
Books have an uncanny power to transport us from our everyday lives into the stories and worlds of its characters. They can illustrate broad themes like friendships, love, mystery, or hardship, and they can instill in us feelings of shock, suspense, warmth, sadness, even joy.
The art of storytelling is centuries old, and has always been one of the most accessible forms of entertainment and escape.
Next time you're feeling down, try reading an old classic for free on the Internet at websites like The Gutenberg Project, or visit your local library to pick up a copy of a bestseller. It's a side-effect-free and cost-free way to take a mini-vacation to another place and time.
Have a relaxing day!
TeamDS
-------------------------------------Remember, you can also receive DailyStrength updates by following us on Twitter and Facebook.
Replies
I agree with this and I would also like to add writing is also a very nice way to share your inner most thoughts. It helps transfer the hurts and sorrows on paper, almost as if you are physically removing them out of your body. It helps with healthing and most of all it allows freedom of expression. It can show others that they are not alone in this World, that others have similar feeling and emotions. It can sometimes help others by giving them an alternitive solution to their own problems. All in all the power of WORDS are so impacting and should never be taken lightly. Write on and read.