This year, I aimed to read slowly and intentionally, and so far, it is going really well.

I’ve been journaling and annotating as I read, which allows me to slow down and actually absorb the words. I notice more, and have started making connections between books.

A little less intentionally, I found myself reaching for classics again this year. They’re my first love, but last year was full of new releases and new-to-me books. I have been treasuring the slower pace of older books and their beautiful language, the nuance. It’s also interesting and sometimes a bit disheartening to see how little has changed in society over the years. At the same time, I also take heart at this, knowing that what we go through today has been weathered by those who came before.