I too have had a love affair with books since I was a child. I was introduced to so many heroic figures, ideas of conduct that set the bar for me as I was shaping myself into becoming a man. To this day even the smell of old books is one that brings me peace.
I recently bought a storage unit at auction that had thousands of books. I liquidated most of them, but some I just couldn't bear to part with as they were in my fathers library. So have been slowly shipping them media mail across the country for my move in June. If I ever finally have a set of roots, my dream is to have a huge library filled with that scent of knowledge as the aged paper hints of their tales and secrets.
Thanks for having books. My mom has a lot of books. All my life, people would tell us we had too many books. It is sad when people do not see the value of books.
Ah yes, there is a presence and scent to books isn't there. I think, too, that those who are well read have a way with words, as it appears you do. I think the standard still applies for most books to this day - that standard being character development. A tragic thing that most of our youth are slumming it in smart phones and video games. Not much character building going on there. Well, we shall see what the future brings won't we? Thanks for sharing. Blessings.
Thank you, and likewise. The one ingredient I believe is crucial though is the way one embraces the words in their heart. Some will use the words in an evil way to circumvent others freedom (like lawyers) and steal and others will use them to express kindness and giving and resolve to see things be kept right. And for those dealing from the heart, it is like the mark of Cain that Hesse talked about. It is easily recognizable among those who have it, and fully displayed will strike fear in those who would only have the surface agreements looked at.
Yes, I don't recall how long ago it was that I finally recognized that words are actually energy and have power. They are not just sounds. blessings.