Question

Why do we read and write texts that are meaningful to us? Ones that we can connect to?

Answer 1

• Reading and writing texts that are meaningful to us can be beneficial in many ways. Reading great literature exercises our imagination and transports us out of our current context and into other ages and places¹. It enables us to see the world through the eyes of others and helps us understand different perspectives¹. Great works of literature have played a fundamental role in shaping society¹. Reading for pleasure has been found to improve our confidence and self-esteem, providing the grounding we need to pursue our goals and make life decisions³. It can also aid our sleep and reduce stress³. Writing gives us a surplus of moments to really sympathize with a person, explore a world, and learn from a story in a way that reminds us what really matters in life². A writing life is rich with truth and adventures that bring our very beings to life².