1. Mental stimulation
Instead of sitting in front of the television set and flipping between different channels, I have opted to use this time in reading different books as it makes use of the brain.
While reading I have been forced to reason out many things that are unfamiliar to me because the reading process uses the grey cells of the brain to think and become smart in life.
2. Knowledge
Everything I read fills me with new bits of information. The more knowledge I gain the better equipped I become to tackle any challenges that I face in life.
I have come to realize that even in dire circumstances, I might lose everything-my possessions, job, money or even health but knowledge gained through reading can never be taken from me.