Literature

My earliest memories of literature are my Elementary years of school, when my teacher would sit the entire class down on a rug and we would have story time, from what I remember it was every Friday, we would have some kind of snack and either the teacher would read us a book or even listen to one of those books on tapes.
My most recent memory of literature is this journal thing I recently picked up. It really surprise me how much of a relief it is to pore out my thoughts and emotions in written form. Spiritually it has motivate me to get deeper into the words of God, but emotionally it makes dealing with different problems rather minor or major a lot less hectic. I feel as if I'm more honest and open with myself, which is something that I've felt for a long time now that I really struggle with.
The most significant text that I've read is probably my journal. It amazes me to see where I was in the beginning of the journal and to see where I am now brings me joy, and I feel like I'm progressing in life and that I'm not taking so many steps back. I usually take sometime maybe once a month or sometimes even more to look at what I wrote for that month and to see some of the obstacles and barriers that I've been through, taking that small portion of time to reflect is what really motivates me to keep moving.
Literature matters because it can sometime be journey, rather you're reading into the thoughts of someone else or illustrating your thoughts it's always an exercise for your mind.