Thursday, June 19, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Guest Editor Ruth Puddefoot 19 june

Hi Everyone,

Hope you're all looking forward to a short week and the fantastic Whitsunday Show - I know I am!

My past weekend was busy but so much fun. Saturday involved four-wheel driving through Cathu State Forest with friends. It's one of my top spots in the Whitsundays, and I always love discovering something new there!

Sunday, though, was profoundly fulfilling. I spent the day planting corals in the Great Barrier Reef as part of a restoration project with an amazing team of divers. You can read more about our experience in the special "Ruth2Reef" edition on pages 24-25.

I've had a lot of "pinch me" moments lately, and this past weekend was definitely one of them! Thinking back to two years ago, working in London and wondering if there was "more to life," I never would have believed I'd be doing this now.

Leaving London in 2023 felt daunting, but I'm incredibly grateful I stepped outside my comfort zone. It's led to unimaginable experiences and a career I'm deeply passionate about. I truly believe that sometimes the scariest path is the one worth taking. If you ever feel bored or stuck, consider it a sign to take that next step. You never know what amazing opportunities are waiting for you!

Enjoy reading & stepping out of your comfort zones!

Ruth

"Coming out of your comfort zone is tough in the beginning, chaotic in the middle, and awesome in the end...because in the end, it shows you a whole new world.” ― Manoj Arora, From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom

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