Why Reading Still Matters — Now More Than Ever

Let’s face it: the modern world is noisy. We’re constantly pulled in every direction—notifications, videos, messages, content flying past us faster than we can absorb. In the middle of all that, reading can seem like a lost art. But I believe reading is one of the most important things we can hold on to—especially now.

Reading helps us slow down. It gives us space to think, imagine, feel. It’s not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about growing as people. When we read, we learn empathy. We step into someone else’s shoes. We begin to understand the world in all its complexity.

And it all starts in childhood.

When children are read to, when they’re surrounded by stories and books, they build more than literacy. They build connection—to language, to ideas, to themselves. These early reading moments lay the foundation for curiosity and creativity that can last a lifetime.

But somewhere along the way, we start losing it.

Screens replace pages. Quick content replaces deep thought. We're trained to skim, not to sink into a story. The simple joy of reading is being drowned out by noise.

And yet, that’s exactly why we need it. Reading invites us to pause. It teaches focus in an age of distraction. It gives us something that algorithms can’t—time to think for ourselves.

So whether it's a bedtime story, a quiet morning with a novel, or a poem that stays with you all day—reading still matters. It’s not just about education or entertainment. It’s about being more fully alive, more fully human.

Let’s pass that on. Let’s keep reading, and help others—especially children—fall in love with it too.