Dear Honey Run Friends,
I know I sound like a broken record, but I do not tire of the beauty found on our 56-acres at The Inn at Honey Run. I am in awe every time I allow myself to stop, look out into the forest, and listen to an amazing chorus of birds, chipmunks, squirrels, insects, and trees. It is humbling to look at this scene of perfect chaos and imagine God’s creativity to have made this all and partake in its daily life. The details of each leaf, the countless ground vegetation vying for real estate, water working its way down the hillside carving its will through the dirt and rock while finding its way to the creek, leaves me speechless.
I often find myself grabbing a cigar and going for a quiet walk in the forest to snuff out the fears and stresses that attack me through the day. Every season offers its own beauty and at this moment we are in the epicenter of full bloom of the forest. We are just a few months away from the life cycle to begin dying off as the forest prepares for its winter slumber and then repeating its rebirth in the spring. Does this miracle of nature blow your mind? Do you stop and look at the complexity in just the little area your eyes can take in and then imagine that this scene is happening all around the entire globe on every continent, country, and even under the sea? Humbled, awe-inspired, and amazed are the first three words that come to mind and yet none of them feels like they fully describe the enormity of what we get the blessing to witness each day we take breath on this earth.
I hope you share this joy of nature, and I hope you are able to stop and ponder the millions, possibly billions, or even more, of events that occur each day to sustain and create life in this beautiful world we call home at this time. As I age, I find my appreciation for all of God’s glorious creation grows. I know there is pain and troubles, and I know nature is violent, but there are lessons in all the trials and there is beauty at every step of the way if only we stop and see it.
I hope to see you at The Inn soon taking a stroll and soaking up your own forest bathing moments of peace and serenity.
Your truly humbled Innkeeper,
Jason
Jason, in the morning is when I like to sit quietly and spend some time thanking God and going over my day. When I get this email from you once a month, I consider that my quiet time with God. Your reflections and faith are always so inspiring. Thank you. Terry
Jason,
Your letters cause me to pause and refocus on the beauty of Gods amazing gifts all around us. Easy to become overwhelmed with the day,
you remind me what there is to see and hear if we just look and listen.
It has been too long since we’ve been to the Inn… so grateful for your letters. Looking to be reacquainted with the beauty of Honey Run.
Coming in today……
I am so excited about the new Alpine menu, and wow, I’m betting you’re wondering “why didn’t we think of this sooner?!” It is the perfect idea for Holmes County! I’m returning in late September for a couple of days and already have reservations!
Val