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From the Editor

I always wanted to be a writer, and I have consciously shaped a lifetime with words at the centre - my career, my hobby, my passion. The path that brought me to this point - the one where you’re holding in your hands a magazine of which I am the editor - was certainly not an A to B trajectory. There were plenty of detours along the way. When obstacles appeared, I’d rethink, reinvent, and start a new chapter, never forgetting to look back and acknowledge at what I’d already accomplished, however small.
In some ways, dreaming is the easy part. It’s the spark that ignites when inspiration strikes - the rush of excitement when you picture yourself writing that book, starting that business, or finally boarding the plane that will land you in the place you’ve always dreamed of. But turning dreams into reality? That’s where we can come undone. Hard work is boring, it takes us away from other, more immediately gratifying things. We must pair persistence with faith, courage, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. All of this is terrifying stuff.
But it can be done.
This month, we celebrate the dreamers and doers - those in our community who have chased their ambitions with determination. Whether it’s a dancer living out her childhood dream, or an actor establishing a creative hub to nurture others, each story in this edition is a testament to the power of yes, and the belief in oneself.
Success is more than just making a plan - it’s about showing up every day, even when the path ahead is a bit WTF. It’s about pushing past self doubt, learning from failures, and finding satisfaction in the journey itself. But it’s also about sharing the joy of your achievements with people who believe in you, even when you momentarily lose faith in yourself.

Sally Schofield

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