We can start or end the day by reading or add reading onto a habit that is already embedded into our lives. For example, listening to an audiobook while cooking or walking. Or you can combine it with a social activity, such as joining a virtual book club.
Studies have shown that people who read novels have greater empathy. Psychologists have also suggested that reading fiction enhances the ability to detect and understand other people’s emotions, a crucial skill in building relationships. In a world that is increasingly complex and polarised, if we can learn to better understand others, we can create connections that surpass the boundaries of difference.
Have you already paid a visit to the Ismaili Centre’s Library? Come join us every Thursday, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, and every Friday, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm and from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
