[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fqzRnYur6GCJtaoUsOrehuJs-k4NO0r0VbFUdB5b4g8E":3,"$fNDbcKoFOc71HYJJ7iZyFeHE2YdqmtfsCpTUfenVN3QY":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},38555,"Erin Blakemore","E",6,null,"erin-blakemore",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":73},[14,21,27,34,46,62],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":19,"quote_tag":20,"commentary":9},3016417,"When we focus on people and life instead of material possessions and mere wants, there’s not much room for emotional hand-wringing. Instead, there’s more space to weigh what we value in our lives and to acknowledge what really counts. Chapter 9 Simplicity Laura Ingalls in The Long Winter.",false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":22,"quote_text":23,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":24,"source":25,"quote_tag":26,"commentary":9},3016403,"Two hundred years ago, the mothers of the books we take for granted were lumped together in the same lowly category as factory workers, governesses, and prostitutes. A respectable woman didn’t write, she took care of her household: if she were rich, she oversaw a staff of servants and entertained for a living; if she were poor, she carried out endless labors punctuated by births and deaths. Jane Austen had to publish her books anonymously at a time when women were lucky to be taught to read.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":8,"has_image":17,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":33},3016394,"I am here to posit that it’s exactly in these moments of struggle and stress that we need books the most. There’s something in the pause to read that’s soothing in and of itself. A moment with a book is basic self-care, the kind of skill you pass along to your children as you would a security blanket or a churchgoing habit.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nErin Blakemore's words evoke a sense of comfort and solace, reminding us that reading is not just an indulgence but a necessary self-care practice. As a historian specializing in Erin Blakemore's biography, I can attest that she has always been passionate about the transformative power of reading. This quote likely stems from her recent book on the history of reading habits during periods of stress and upheaval.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath Blakemore's assertion is a nuanced understanding of how our perception of time changes in moments of stress. By positing that we need books \"the most\" during these times, she challenges the conventional notion that productivity and efficiency are the only measures of value. Instead, she suggests that even brief pauses to read can be acts of radical self-care.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from incorporating short reading breaks into their daily routines, not as a luxury but as an essential tool for managing stress and cultivating mental well-being. By embracing the pause as a fundamental aspect of self-care, individuals can develop resilience and prioritize their own needs amidst chaos.\n\n**Behavioral Psychology Note**\nFrom a behavioral psychology perspective, this mindset shift aligns with the concept of \"temporal discounting,\" where we often underestimate the value of short-term activities that yield long-term benefits. By reframing reading as basic self-care, Blakemore encourages us to reevaluate our priorities and recognize the inherent worth of brief moments spent in introspection and relaxation.",{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":17,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},675410,"Two hundred years ago, the mothers of the books we take for granted were lumped together in the same lowly category as factory workers, governesses, and prostitutes. 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