Reading Shapes Our Inner Thoughts

Have you ever read something that explained exactly what you were thinking, but you couldn't put it into words?

I find it amazing when I read something—a word, phrase, or sentence—that articulates thoughts I previously couldn't express.

This often happens when I stumble upon something that deeply resonates with me. Suddenly, my mind lights up, and what was once hidden in my subconscious rises to the surface. That's the power of words.

And the best way to surface those hidden sparks of inspiration is through reading books. Books are gateways to wisdom from people who've spent time thinking deeply about things.

When we read, we often find the missing piece to something we've been trying to figure out. It's like how kids learn to speak. At first, it's hard for them to say certain words, but over time, they pick them up.

I see it daily with my daughter. She listens attentively to how my wife and I speak and copies the words we use. For her, we're like a living "book of wisdom" from which she can learn how to talk and express herself.