Here is an interesting article about the effects reading has on the brain, specifically when reading fiction. When we read a novel, we follow characters in their journey through pain, struggle and joy. The article explains that reading fiction “brings us access to a character’s interior world in a way we normally do not with journalism, and we are more likely to willingly suspend disbelief without questioning the veracity of what people are saying.” This practice opens us up to other people’s feelings and emotions, making us more socially aware and sympathetic to the struggles and feelings of other people we interact with in real life. Here is a link to the BBC article:

BBC: Does Reading Fiction Make Us Better People?

By the way, did you notice that we have a free library at Mind Body? We have an assortment of fiction books that, according to this article, might make you a better person! We believe in full wellness, both in Mind and Body, and we encourage you to take a book home with you to read next time you’re in the studio.

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