What if I joined a book club? I suddenly thought.

I wanted a book club, not one where you drink and have fun, but one that's more meaningful and profound. In the past, someone had boasted about such a book club, but I avoided that person because I didn't want to deal with them. My pride was hurt, and even though they said they didn't mean to make me join, I didn't want to talk to them anymore, no matter what their intentions were.

I didn't think it was a must to just read books rigidly, but I didn't feel it was worth my time and effort to join a club that I didn't find valuable. Even the time spent listening to those stories felt wasted. For some people, books are tools for showing off, but not for me. Books are enough for me as long as I can read and enjoy them. Anyway, I avoided some book clubs because I didn't like that kind of atmosphere.

Now, I wanted to find a club where I could have a genuine conversation about books for myself. Luckily, I was able to join a 'Picture Book Therapy' class at the library. I've been busy with deadlines for the upcoming launch of my work, but I needed a break in my life, and I wanted to take this opportunity to have some time to love myself more, which is why I decided to join this class. Maybe the Picture Book Therapy class is a manifestation of the synchronicity that appears in <The Artist's Way>. Perhaps it's a coincidence, a point where what I want and what I need meet.

I've always loved picture books. The warm emotions I felt in picture books as a child still linger in my heart. I loved the messages that the pictures alone conveyed, even though they weren't expressed in words. Picture books became a window for me to share emotions and look into my inner self, going beyond simply conveying stories. The charm of picture books, which gives a new feeling every time you read them, always feels diverse.

Every time I open a picture book, a little sparkle is added to my life. Picture books stimulate my imagination and allow me to rediscover forgotten emotions. That's why this 'Picture Book Therapy' class is very special to me. This class will not be just about reading, but a process of exploring and healing my emotions. I'm curious to see what kind of growth I will achieve through this time for myself. I hope this class will be a much-needed pause for me, and I'm looking forward to this journey with picture books.