I like today’s prompt very much… It forces me to confront the 3-4 stacks of books I am supposed to be “currently reading” and ask—why?!
- Reading slumps – Quite a few books I’ve read this year have just been “ok” or even “meh.” These disappointments can really demotivate me from reading at all!
- Mental health woes – I try to keep it off this blog, but I have a long history with depression and other challenges. Now and then, it does affect my reading focus.
- Seasons – Lately I’ve been in a mood for doing things instead of consuming things. I’m not sure if it’s the actual seasons or just a season of life. Maybe both?
- Writing – I’ve been writing again! Working on some short stories and the rewrite of a novella.
- Socializing – My friends and I are all spread out geographically, but we still make time to hang out weekly over calls—a highlight of my week! I also attend a class at church, which is educational and lively.
- Exercising – I walk or jog at least every other day. Sometimes I’ll do some Bible reading via audiobook, but more often I’ll listen to music or a talk.
- Work (and other responsibilities) – Because you’ve got to have healthcare, and a place to live, and things to eat…
- YouTube (consumer) – I listen to a lot of music and talks, it’s my favorite way to unwind.
- YouTube (creator) – Making videos is like a part-time, unpaid job. I can easily spend all my free hours on a weekend just working on a video. It’s very fulfilling and I wouldn’t say it gets in the way of reading—it just takes a lot of time.
- Naps – I’ll frequently pick up a book, read a few pages, then fall promptly asleep.
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