(14, Dubai, UAE) Ghaya - How To Live A Thousand Lives
"I live in two worlds, one is a world of books." — Rory Gilmore.
What if you had the opportunity to access a portal that transports you to eventful realms and different realities, each offering unique perspectives? Doesn't that sound splendid? Some people would be delighted, while others might question the existence of such an opportunity. You don’t need a genie to grant it for you; you could simply read about one!
Books come in multiple genres and fields, but today's topic is fictional books. The world of books is a vast sea in need of exploration. I first swam in that sea when I was a little kid, but as I got older, I swam deeper and deeper until the words of books filled my lungs and mind, drowning me in their stories. Many of my early memories involve me with my head down, nose in a book. I spent most of my free time living through my characters, eagerly invested in what would happen next.
Some people tell me that instead of seeing the world as it is, I'm hung up on different ones. They say I waste my time and should enjoy and be grateful for the reality I'm living in. I disagree. Reading, as much as it helps me escape, makes me even more grateful for my life. Experiencing life through the perspectives of characters and witnessing the tragedies they endure makes me thankful for the life I have here. Reading has given me experiences I can't live in reality. I would have to live a hundred lives to experience everything I've encountered in books. They make me feel as if I've achieved so much at a young age. They broaden my understanding, knowledge, and perspectives.
Some people argue that reading takes away time that could be spent making friends and communicating. Speaking from experience, reading has actually been the cause of many of my friendships! There's something special about people who started reading at a young age. Their level of thinking, knowledge, experience, and maturity make them stand out. However, there is no set time or age for reading, and every reader can recognize the spark and significance of other readers. This creates a close-knit community, as readers love to share their thoughts on books and recommend them to one another.
With every book comes a moral lesson, and these lessons have shaped me as a person—lessons I could never forget. With every completion of a book, I feel accomplished. It’s a miracle that we have the access to live a whole story or lifetime through a single book. It's incredible how I feel as if I've traveled through dimensions with every book I read. I've been a princess, knight, warrior, fae, witch, soldier, outcast, royal, hero, villain, and so many other things in a short time. I've felt the responsibility of a queen, the pain of a betrayed soul, the guilt of a villain, the triumphs of a hero, the battles of a warrior, the losses of life, and the warmth of two people who would do anything for each other. And the best part is that the words and sentences we love are forever tattooed on our minds.
