From Reading to Writing –
A Journey of Words
As a family, we have always loved
books. This love began in our childhood. Our mother and mama kindled that spark
early. They made sure we had the right reading material for our age - storybooks, comics, and magazines that fed both curiosity and imagination. But
they were not alone in shaping this habit. Our English teachers in school
encouraged us to read widely and express ourselves freely. They introduced us
to classics, poems, and essays that opened new worlds. Librarians too played a
quiet but important role, guiding us to the right shelves and saving new
arrivals for us. And of course, our friends - many from similar backgrounds - shared and swapped books, discussed stories, and helped keep that reading
spirit alive.
Over time, reading became more than
just a pastime; it became part of who we were. It shaped our thoughts, our
conversations, and even our dreams. Gradually, though this could have happened
much earlier, this love for reading gave birth to writing. When you spend years
soaking in words, you naturally begin to form your own. That’s how writing
entered our lives - slowly, quietly, but with lasting joy.
Writing, like reading, is deeply
rewarding. It helps you understand yourself better. When you put your thoughts
on paper, you begin to see what you truly feel and believe. Writing becomes a
mirror to your mind. It brings clarity and calm. Many times, it helps release
worries that otherwise stay buried.
Writing also improves how you
communicate. The habit of forming clear, simple sentences trains you to think
and speak more effectively. You learn to express your ideas in a way that
others can understand easily.
It is also a great stress reliever.
When you write about your day, your challenges, or even your small joys, you
feel lighter. Writing becomes therapy - a way to talk to yourself with honesty.
And of course, it makes you more
creative. Words spark imagination. A simple observation can turn into a
paragraph, a memory into a story. Each piece of writing makes you notice life
more keenly.
Writing keeps the mind young too. You
research, explore, and learn constantly. Every new topic opens another door of
knowledge.
Looking back, we feel grateful - to our mother and mama, to our teachers and librarians, and to our friends who shared this journey. They gave us the greatest gift: the love of words.
Today, that love lives on in our next generation. What started with reading turned into writing over time - and though the next generation hasn’t taken to writing yet, their love for books remains unshaken.
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