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Notes on reading

What's the purpose of reading?

Creating confusion.

If there is one, what should I be reading?

You shouldn't.

What should I not be reading?

Social media feeds and link aggregator frontpages.
Advice from people you don't know.

Can reading soothe our heart?

Maybe poetry, or something carefully writen with vulnerability in mind. But most writing is not careful.

How can readings affect us?

It can make us anxious because we might feel personally identified or threatened by what we read.

Should I read more?

Probably not.

Should I read less?

Why not give it up entirely?

What should I do instead of reading?

Gardening, breathing, slow cooking, playing instruments you don't know how to.