To Inspire:

Lisa and I drove up to Amish country yesterday (Sugarcreek, Ohio to be exact) to enjoy the beautiful countryside and do some shopping.

Afterward I realized how refreshing it was for us to get away from the big city, travel on back country roads and enjoy the spectacular scenery: rolling hills, horse and cattle farms, small quaint towns, and the Amish people themselves. I so admire how so many of them choose to live in simple ways that conform to their faith. We saw many of them in horse and buggy or on bikes, dressed in their simple attire.

We also had an early dinner at an Amish restaurant in Baltic, a small town near Sugarcreek – the food was amazing.

Our trip was a reminder that taking even a single day off from work to get out into the countryside can provide real rest and renewal. We saw much that was beautiful and spending time in beautiful surroundings is in and of itself a powerful antidote to the stress that is part of our lives.

I’m determined to schedule more day trips with Lisa, especially this summer and fall. And I encourage you to do the same. As time moves on, let’s be very intentional with each day; living a great life doesn’t just happen – we need to make it happen!

Have a great weekend!!

Written by Matt Palmer, Partner & Co-Founder