The turbulence of these times is undeniable. Despite the welcome rise of spring’s wild and refreshing energy, it can be challenging to maintain a sense of hope that things will settle down, turn around or at least improve in terms of positive movement. 

Historically speaking, times have been better, and also worse. But this troubling time is the “present moment” for us now. We can work our way through it in cadence with the seasonal cycles of the natural world as summer arrives on June 20.

Putting things into perspective is vital to forging a path forward. Find your footing in a forest or next to a wayside waterway. Be still and seek the clarifying solace of solitude. Open wide—your eyes, mind and willingness—to experience wonder.

Seek the inspiration of others working diligently on behalf of what they care about. “Good work is a stay against despair,” wrote Terry Tempest Williams in “When Women Were Birds.” 

Our own local legend, Barbara Yeaman, met Tempest Williams at a conference and spoke fondly of the encounter. Each inspired the other.

Celebrate Yeaman’s uplifting legacy on June 21 at the Van Scott Nature Reserve in Beach Lake, PA. Embrace the inspiration of her lead while finding your own way to a revitalizing perspective. Visit www.delawarehighlands.org/barbarayeaman for details.