I want you to approach literature and poetry with the calm and patience of a Zen master. Don’t rush. Sit with the words. Let them sink in. You don’t have to understand everything right away.
Think of it this way: when you read a poem or a story, you’re not just learning a language. You’re learning to see the world through someone else’s eyes. That’s a gift.
And here’s another thing: don’t be afraid of ambiguity. If you don’t understand a line or a phrase, let it be. Sometimes, the best learning happens when you come back to something later and it suddenly makes sense.