Jackson, Wyoming

On our last full day with Caroline (Tuesday, August 25) we explored Jackson, Wyoming.   The downtown area is full of charming gift, clothing, & shoe shops--we had to tear Steve away from shopping just to get him to eat a little lunch.    

St. John's Episcopal Church

I enjoyed visiting this church built in 1911.  The Rectory was used as a social hall, meeting place and also a hostel for ranchers who needed lodging for the night .  A labyrinth like the one at St. John's Episcopal Church is an ancient symbol relating to wholeness  The Labyrinth represents a journey to one's center and back again out into the world.   Labyrinths have also been used as meditative and prayer tools. 

 It is suggested that a walk through a labyrinth be viewed in three stages--the first is moving toward the center while letting go of the worries or troubles of one's life.  Meditation and prayer occur when one reaches the center marking the second stage.  The third stages begins while leaving the center, joining with God and entering the world.  The entire walks represents or symbolizes a personal walk with God.  

Joy