Even though we are all influenced all day every day with overwhelming amounts of incoming data though media,social networking, and podcasts (just to name a few), for me there is nothing more satisfying than curling up with a pile of books and reading the day away. Whether I'm reading a new book for the first time, or re-reading an old favorite for the 10th time, my brain is happy as the words flow through and I take in new layers of learning. Sharing books is such a beautiful way to expand our own awareness and deepen our understanding of things and each other. I hope it never becomes a lost art.