In Boynton Canyon, Arizona - I walked the circle searching for an answer to what would happen to me in the months to come as I had knots in my stomach. My eyes caught sight of a rock half way around the circle. I picked up the stone about 3 x 4 inches and looked it over. I saw nothing and thought I made a mistake. A man hollered from the rim of the canyon yelling - turn the rock over - what do you see? I yelled back a snakes head. He said what does a snake represent? I said I dont know but they shed their skin. He yelled the stone is telling you that you life will drastically change in months to come. Go meditate on it. I took the rocks picture of the snake head. I went to a quiet place by a juniper tree/bush & laid the rock down. 5 months later, we had an unfriendly take over of our work of 33 years. I was let go at 55 as all we old timers were. I still owed a payment on my truck and a payment on my roof. It was very devastating in how the new company treated us old timers. But I survived. I did not get my full retirement so financially it has been very hard but I survived. I love to sit by the lakes or at sunrise or sunset and meditate. It is very calming to me and answers to my questions bout my life come to me. I cant do this at home where my house is not far from a 6 lane highway. Our lives are sooo busy with so many emotional challenges. The beauty & stillness of the park are my refuse from the busy work & busy city & horrible traffic. We need the healing of the parks.
Sincerely,
Grand Canyon National Park
America’s Southwest is full of breathtaking canyons, but none as famous or as widely visited as the Grand Canyon. This world-famous landmark offers wondrous views, spectacular hiking, exhilarating whitewater rafting and countless adventures. One look across the enormous chasm confirms just why this inspirational place is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must-see destination for so many travelers. The park also protects a wealth of biological diversity, including numerous endemic and threatened species and several rare ecosystems.
State(s): Arizona
Established: 1919
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