READING: A PROCESS OF SELF EMPOWERMENT

The pen is mightier than the sword

pen on a book

The saying the pen is mightier than the sword according to my own understanding can only be truth if the wielder of it is self-empowered and by self-empowered I mean if he is widely read.
Reading is the process of looking at a series of written symbols and getting meaning from them. it is a dynamic process that empowers individuals by expanding knowledge, fostering critical thinking, cultivating empathy, promoting self-reflection, inspiring action, reducing stress and increasing cultural and social awareness. It has a transformative power to enhance personal growth and empowerment. The more you read according to Dr. Seuss, the more things you know. The more you learn, the more places you go. Read more definitions of reading on wikipedia
Below are some of the benefit of reading: