CHAPTER V: THE COWGIRL STATE
Chapter V completes the cycle of evolution and growth explored in Chapter’s I-IV. This Chapter plays on Wyoming’s unofficial motto, “The Cowboy State” and explores themes of healing, consciousness, and connectivity.
ANN SIMPSON
Wyoming steward, mental health advocate, and champion for the arts
“I think the feeling of self-worth is very important for all of us. That’s what holds us back, when you don’t have self worth.”
JESSIE ALLEN
Manager of Allen's Diamond 4 Ranch, yoga instructor, hunting guide, NOLS instructor, and former Miss Wyoming
“I really appreciate that being in the mountains your focus is fully present. You are in the here and now, and yes, your mind can wander and start daydreaming when you’re spending hours of the day riding by yourself, but it really brings the attention back to the present. It’s where I feel most connected and alive.”
JASMINE PICKNER BELL
TWO TIME WORLD CHAMPION HOOP DANCER AND EDUCATOR
“When I look at my hoops, it’s like going through life. Creating these designs represent stories that I’ve been through but also the relationships that I’ve connected as I went along. That’s where the story of the hoop dance for myself comes from.”