Good and intelligent writing. Thank you. Also, and I'm sure you'll get to it, reading fiction is as fine a way to spend your time as any, for a good story is as much a joy as anything is, and like lots of the other great joys in our life - there may not be a measurable or defined gain. Joy needn't be measurable or provide material return. No more than love or gratitude need to measure up to any standard - in order to be well worth our while.
Good and intelligent writing. Thank you. Also, and I'm sure you'll get to it, reading fiction is as fine a way to spend your time as any, for a good story is as much a joy as anything is, and like lots of the other great joys in our life - there may not be a measurable or defined gain. Joy needn't be measurable or provide material return. No more than love or gratitude need to measure up to any standard - in order to be well worth our while.
You are absolutely right...
After reading this, I am going to look at reading in a fresh light and I’m sure my time with books will be even more stimulating and enjoyable.