My Hobbies
There is no compulsion about a hobby. It arises purely from
personal taste. Every boy or girl should have a hobby for spare time, for as
the poet said:
“Absence of occupation is not rest.
A mind quite vacant is mind distressed.”
Since it depends on personal taste, it follows that there are many
different hobbies. Some find it interesting to collect used postage stamps from
all the different countries of the world. Others who are mechanical minded like
to work with machinery: to take bicycles or radio-sets to pieces and assemble
them again. Another may be fond of fretwork or painting, or of observing the
habits of birds and animals in the jungle. A hobby has a beneficial effect on
the mind and prevents one from ever becoming dull and in low spirit.
My hands automatically move towards books whenever I am free from
my work. Reading is my hobby. There are two reasons for this choice. One it is
my taste of life. Two, the Bill Gates, who is my hero, also liked reading a
lot. He himself had a great collection of books. Besides, it is an advice of
great writers to read books in order to write great, Hazlet, Bacon and almost
all the writers used to study books and used the acquire a ideas into their
writings, Reading followed by writing had made them perfect.
My choice of reading books ranges from poetry, history and
geography to Quranic
Tafasirs. Also, books from English literature attract my
attention. I read Urdu and English
Poetry. The glory of the past is very fascinating to me. So, I have read many a
book on Indian history.
The knowledge of our ancestors makes me think that I am a part
of the past. English novels, essays and stories contribute to my vocabulary and
style. I also read Quranic
Tafasirs by different scholars in order to grasp the true spirit of Islam.
Besides, I read newspapers and international magazines like
"The Time" and “Newsweek”.
Their study is very-interesting as they give a thorough view of any hot
issue or topic.
The benefits of my hobby are unlimited. Firstly, reading has saved
me from bad company and
consequent tragic loss. Secondly, it has given me a clear advantage over my
fellow students. I have giant vocabulary to speak and write, complete understanding
of current affairs and
literature by virtue of my hobby. Therefore, I score better marks in
examinations and win, sometimes easily, in quiz contests and speech declamation.
My reading habits are another aspect to be investigated. I read
books for the sake of pleasure and knowledge. Reading is a source of
refreshment for me, not of burden or head-ache. However, when I am free from
examinations, I read a lot, almost passionately. Secondly, I always hesitate to
lend my books to somebody else because I do not trust anyone in this connection.
To conclude reading is a beneficial habit and a wise advice of
great people. It leads one
to success everywhere. Investment in this hobby would certainly pay off in
future. One can enjoy success, leisure, happiness and great respect by having a
good habit for one's spare
time.
"The wisdom of a learned man cometh by opportunity of a
leisure.”
(Ecclesiastes)
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