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I can tell that in Refuge the question that was burning in…

“I can tell that in Refuge the question that was burning in me was, how do we find refuge in change? Everything around me that was familiar had been turned inside out with my mother's diagnosis of ovarian cancer and with the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge being flooded.” quote by Terry Tempest Williams
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“I can tell that in Refuge the question that was burning in me was, how do we find refuge in change? Everything around me that was familiar had been turned inside out with my mother's diagnosis of ovarian cancer and with the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge being flooded.”

Terry Tempest Williams

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Facing personal and environmental upheaval, the author seeks stability and meaning amid change.

In simple terms: She looks for safety and purpose during chaotic times.

Key Takeaway

Find grounding while embracing change.

Themes

change loss resilience

Mood

thoughtful somber

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • family health crisis
  • climate disaster
  • personal transformation

Key Concepts

grief environmental crisis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create stability in uncertainty?
  • What does “refuge” mean to you now?
A Different Perspective

Finding refuge may require redefining expectations.

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