Trail Notes about Living
Let’s Go for a Walk (And Talk)
When Nature Speaks
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When Nature Speaks

With Eric Janzen

In this episode of Let’s Go for a Walk and Talk, I walk and speak with Eric Janzen. We talk about nature, anxiety, faith, and transformation. Eric shares how being outdoors calms his nervous system, why silence and solitude matter, and how certain moments in nature have shaped his spiritual life. We also talk about letting go of control and asking a profound question. Who am I becoming?

Note: The audio above contains a version that is only slightly edited and has the entire conversation. The video below is edited and is a little shorter. Enjoy!

👉 Eric’s Instagram → eric_h_janzen
👉 Rod’s Instagram → @rjanz

Trail Wisdom via Eric Janzen:

  • Nature can calm the nervous system
    Time in the woods is not just relaxing. It can help quiet anxiety, slow the mind, and bring the body back into balance.

  • We are not divided into parts
    Mind, body, and spirit are not separate. When we slow down, we often feel more like ourselves because everything comes back into alignment.

  • Not every meaningful experience needs to be chased
    Deep moments often arrive on their own. What matters most is how we reflect on them and let them shape us over time.

  • Letting go of control creates space for change
    Trying to manage everything can exhaust us. Letting go can pave the way for a fresh perspective and a new way of being.

  • A better question than what am I doing
    Asking who am I becoming can gently reorient your life toward kindness, compassion, and depth.

The previous walk and talk on Substack. “Walk and Talk with Brenda Wollenberg” see https://substack.com/home/post/p-181290431

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