This is a wonderful post. I'm glad you rekindled your love for reading. I also have a literary snob in me that I'm learning to quiet down, learning that sometimes books can be simply enjoyed and not picked apart. Thanks for sharing this.
This post finds me right when my inner critic hails and I don't know what to do. It is my reminder to go back to the wonder that is On this earth we are briefly gorgeous. Thank you for the reminder. It was a pleasure reading your candid thoughts.
Had a similar arc where I felt like everything just wasn't hitting me anymore. Unlike you, however, I just took a really, really long break. It got my head to stop it's pattern of overanalyzing everything and once I came back, I found that I was more into some books than I was before. Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of space.
I also learned to stop being embarrassed of all the stuff I loved reading simply because it didn't fit in the pantheon of what other people considered as the "all-time greats". Sure, stuff by Dostoevsky, Faulkner and Camus help you grow a lot -- but if you'd ask me why I got into reading it'd be because of stories like 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Treasure Island, Matilda, Pinocchio, etc. Stories where something incredible happened, even if they're not really what people consider "challenging books". I used to be a little bit conscious about appearing well-read, but a couple years ago, I revisited those old books and found them every bit as charming as they used to be. Since then, I've learned to put aside that childish fear of not being perceived as grown up.
+1 for the On Earth, We're Briefly Gorgeous reference, btw.
I popped over from the WAW cohort thread. I love that mantra and how you've adopted it for your own writing: "I am writing because it’s late." I've started Vuong's book and the writing is very beautiful. Great post!
This is a wonderful post. I'm glad you rekindled your love for reading. I also have a literary snob in me that I'm learning to quiet down, learning that sometimes books can be simply enjoyed and not picked apart. Thanks for sharing this.
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This post finds me right when my inner critic hails and I don't know what to do. It is my reminder to go back to the wonder that is On this earth we are briefly gorgeous. Thank you for the reminder. It was a pleasure reading your candid thoughts.
Thank you for reading 💚 I wish you the very best at trying to battle your inner critic into a healthy level !
A moving post. I'm not sure if I'm a highly sensitive reader, but I certainly try not to overconsume.
I think it’s necessary not to over-consume to actually get the most from what you’re reading ! Thank you for reading 💚
This was so interesting to read!!
Had a similar arc where I felt like everything just wasn't hitting me anymore. Unlike you, however, I just took a really, really long break. It got my head to stop it's pattern of overanalyzing everything and once I came back, I found that I was more into some books than I was before. Sometimes, all you need is a little bit of space.
I also learned to stop being embarrassed of all the stuff I loved reading simply because it didn't fit in the pantheon of what other people considered as the "all-time greats". Sure, stuff by Dostoevsky, Faulkner and Camus help you grow a lot -- but if you'd ask me why I got into reading it'd be because of stories like 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Treasure Island, Matilda, Pinocchio, etc. Stories where something incredible happened, even if they're not really what people consider "challenging books". I used to be a little bit conscious about appearing well-read, but a couple years ago, I revisited those old books and found them every bit as charming as they used to be. Since then, I've learned to put aside that childish fear of not being perceived as grown up.
+1 for the On Earth, We're Briefly Gorgeous reference, btw.
I popped over from the WAW cohort thread. I love that mantra and how you've adopted it for your own writing: "I am writing because it’s late." I've started Vuong's book and the writing is very beautiful. Great post!