When we open a book, or swipe a screen on an electronic device to start reading, we don't just read the text, we start a conversation that transcends time and space. The essence of reading, in my opinion, is precisely this kind of dialogue across time and space, which allows us to transcend the boundaries of time, culture and space, and to have in-depth communication and reflection with the author, with the characters in the book, and even with ourselves.
1. Dialogue with the author.
Each book is the brainchild of the author, their unique insight and expression on a topic, an event, or an emotion. Through reading, we are able to engage in dialogue with authors and understand their thoughts, emotions and motivations behind their creations. This dialogue allows us to understand the work more deeply and feel the wisdom and emotion of the author.
2. Conversations with the characters in the book.
In addition to having a dialogue with the author, reading also allows us to emotionally resonate with the characters in the book. We see the world through the perspective of the characters, experience their joys, sorrows, and sorrows, and feel their growth and change. This dialogue with the characters allows us to understand human nature more deeply and recognize our strengths and weaknesses.
3. Dialogue with yourself
Most importantly, reading is also a conversation with yourself. In the process of reading, we need to constantly think, analyze, and reflect. These reflections not only give us a deeper understanding of the work, but also a deeper understanding of ourselves. We constantly examine our own values, worldview, and outlook on life by empathizing with or questioning the content of the book. Fourth
Collision and blending across time and space
Dialogue across time and space is not only a one-way communication, but also a collision and blending. Through reading, we can understand the ideas and concepts of different eras, cultures, and backgrounds, and this collision allows us to broaden our horizons and make us more tolerant and understand different perspectives and values. At the same time, this blending also allows us to fuse different ideas and concepts together to form our own unique insights and reflections.
To sum up, the essence of reading is a dialogue across time and space. This kind of dialogue allows us to transcend the boundaries of time and space, and to have in-depth exchanges and reflections with the author, with the characters in the book, and even with ourselves. It not only allows us to acquire knowledge and improve our abilities, but also allows us to be nourished and sublimated in the depths of our souls. Therefore, we should cherish every opportunity to read, feel with our hearts, think and have conversations, so that reading can become an indispensable part of our lives.