Chapter 155: Personal Growth

The gallery was quiet one Monday morning when an email caught my eye. It was from a local wellness center, advertising a personal development workshop. The subject line read, “Transform Your Life: Strategies for Stress Management and Work-Life Balance.” I hesitated, my cursor hovering over the delete button, but something made me pause. “Hey, Jason,” I called, glancing over at him as he worked on cataloging some new pieces. “Take a look at this.” He walked over and peered at the screen. “A workshop on personal development? Sounds interesting.” “I’ve been feeling so overwhelmed lately,” I admitted, biting my lip. “Maybe this could help. What do you think?” Jason gave me an encouraging smile. “I think it’s a great idea, Lily. You deserve to take some time for yourself and learn new ways to manage everything.” I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. “Alright, I’ll sign up. It’s this Saturday.” The week flew by, and soon enough, Saturday arrived. I woke up early, feeling a mix of