![]() ![]() ![]() This book gives an account of the Amish commity in Southeast Minnesota, and I found it to be very insightful. Tony Webster/Flickr Its about 130 miles south of the Twin Cities of St. That said, I think it is important to read and learn about different spirital traditions and interpretations. Harmony is a tiny town in southern Minnesota. I see God's love when I look at my children's beautiful faces. I ran right down this road in the middle. 'On January 8th of 2014, I ran away here. I am grateful for my blessings and am in awe of God every day. He ran away from his community in Harmony, Minnesota when he was just 17. It is possible to encounter the Eternal wherever you find yourself. Distractors from the spiritual life abound wherever you go, but that doesn't mean you have to cloister yourself away, or live in an insular community to connect with God. Harmony was developed upon the agricultural uplands above the Root River Valley and is home to both traditional Amish communities and green industries. Look around, the Spirit, Life and Love are everywhere. I disagree, but I have to respect their choice and dedication to this way of life.įor me what is spiritually profound, is finding God in the mess of modern life-in urban settings, the suburbs, university campuses, etc. There is great fear that elements of modernity (and dare I say, higher education?) will draw them away from God. What if someone wants to further their education? So many self-imposed limits. I disagree with their literal interpretation of the Bible and placing limits on formal education to grade 8. You will learn and experience the most with our experienced tour guides. The town bills itself as the Biggest Little Town in Southern Minnesota and features the largest Amish community. Providing top quality Amish tours for over 25 years Let Amish Tours of Harmony guide you on your Amish Tour. I respect the Amish people's commitment to a simple life, and I am in awe of their endurance over the years. The population was 1,020 at the 2010 census. ![]()
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