If you're lamenting the fact that you used to be able to shoot through a 500-page novel in like a day when you were in middle school and now you can't, it's worth bearing in mind that a big part of that is because when you were in middle school, your reading comprehension sucked. Yes, mental health and the stresses of adult life can definitely be factors, but it's also the case that reading is typically more effortful as an adult because you've learned to Ponder The Implications. The material isn't just skimming over the surface of your brain anymore, and some of the spoons you used to spend on maximising your daily page count are now spent on actually thinking about what you're reading!
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One minute you’re wild and living life on the edge then suddenly you wake up and you’re into kitchen appliances
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"We'll be back to rebuild it" Gaza, 2024
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نصف الراحة عدم مراقبة الآخرين
Half of mental peace and comfort lies in not monitoring closely other people
ونصف الأدب عدم التدخل فيما لا يعنيك
And half of good manners lie in not poking your nose in what doesn't concern you
ونصف الحكمة الصمت
And half of wisdom lies in silence.
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