Some people say that movies are just for entertainment; after watching them, they are easily forgotten and cannot leave much room for reflection like books can. At first, I thought this made sense, but upon further reflection, it doesn't seem entirely true.
I remember the first movie I watched was "Finding Nemo," a fun children's film. Those who watched it with me just smiled and moved on. However, what impressed me most was the courage of the clownfish and the bond with its father. The protagonist even showed a bit of rebelliousness, much like we do today. I was only seven or eight at the time, so I didn't think too deeply and only retained these impressions. The last movie I watched was "The Hunger Games," which fascinated me so much that I even bought the novel. With such profound experiences, I no longer fully agreed with that saying. Books can leave space for imagination, but most already describe characters' psychological activities; movies, though brief, allow us to deeply feel characters' expressions and actions. Both books and movies have their unique strengths.
Some people say that good books must be read. In fifth and sixth grade, for the sake of exams, our teacher asked us to buy a pile of classics. Some books captivated me, while others felt dull. Thus, I prefer to follow this idea: open a book and read for five minutes; if you get absorbed, it's suitable for you; if not, don't force it.
I never force myself to read. If I'm interested, I won't let it go, even holding the book while sleeping; if not, I'd rather set it aside, because reading it without interest is pointless. My reading habits are casual, without rules. Sometimes, when interested, I read a book from start to finish; sometimes I stop halfway and switch to another. Even now, I have four books in this unfinished state.
In life, we often hear the words "someone says." Regardless of who says it, it is only their viewpoint. You may agree or ignore it, because it belongs to them, not you. Therefore, when you hear "someone says," you don't need to take it to heart. Your life is yours, not others'. You should tell yourself, "I think." Perhaps your views are sometimes unrecognized by others, but at least they are recognized by you, proving that you have thought about them.
