For me, reading a book front to back is a cumbersome endeavor. I’ve never been a very creative thinker, so visually depicting written words is usually a struggle. The biggest hurdle I have to face when trying to read for an extended period of time, is clearing my mind of distractions. Anyone who knows me on anything deeper than a surface level, knows that I am easily distracted. Instead of caring about the incestuous behavior of Anne Hester or the joy of simplicity in Thoreau’s ‘Walden’, I’m usually more focused on what I’m going to eat for lunch. Since college started, however, I’ve tried a few new techniques to retain my attention on reading. Finding a quiet, isolated place is imperative. Also, climate and setting are important. To have any hope of not drifting into slumber, I need to be read while sitting upright in a room with a comfortable temperature. Listening to some Miles Davis on the iPod never hurts either.
Tags: Maximus, Miles Davis, read
March 10, 2008 at 9:11 pm |
You explain well why reading can sometimes be a hurdle for you. You have not, though, explained why you think some people like to read and some do not.