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Two people smiling for a selfie on a trail surrounded by lush green ferns.
By Rod Janz March 28, 2026
What happens when you step away from the noise and busyness of the city and go for a walk?
Brn Thiessen
By Rod Janz March 16, 2026
What can a river, a forest, or even moss teach us about life?
A person with gray hair and glasses wearing a blue plaid shirt, smiling warmly against a blurred outdoor background.
By Rod Janz March 12, 2026
In this conversation with Peter Reek we discuss seeing midlife as a beginning. Peter sold his company, returned to school, and wrote Shift.
Lake scene with fog, dark wooden posts, calm water, and a hazy horizon under a clear blue sky.
By Rod Janz March 9, 2026
Many people are searching for happiness as if it were something hidden, separate from us and inaccessasible. We read books, listen to podcasts, and try new practices hoping something will finally unlock a deeper sense of joy. But, I have found that joy isn't something we create; it's something we notice.