We learn from each other's stories. Terces breaks her heart wide open pouring out the wisdom she's learned through her 35-year journey of recovery from twenty years of addiction (an eating disorder) to gratitude as a way of being, a place you come from not get to. This show inspires, encourages or helps us all seek a deeper meaning in our day to day life. Music by MaMuse Photography by Susan LeStrange Graphics and design by Jon Marro engelhart.substack.com
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Can’t sleep? Listen to inspiring guest discussions on self-reflection and the creativity and passions that anchor them.
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One of the many beautiful things about the Christmas season is the gathering of family. While many movies bring up laughing moments of all that may occur when families get together, consider that those times are precious. Let’s look at the value of generational love and the gift of time, no matter what your family history may be Thank you for being…
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Being Expectant Is Not The Same As Having Expectations
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One of the easiest ways to tap into what it is like to be expectant is to recall Christmas Eve as a child. Remember going to bed early so the morning would come more quickly? If your family didn’t celebrate Christmas, perhaps it was a birthday, or a summer vacation, something you looked forward to and couldn’t wait for to happen. Let’s look at the …
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My life is feeling Biblical. My husband and I were remarking that we have survived being “ground zero” of a fire in California and now a flood in Idaho. Disasters always carry lessons with them. Listen in as we explore this one. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for …
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Have you ever read a great book and, as you get to the end, read more slowly, not wanting it to end? Well, that is my invitation to you this Christmas holiday season. It’s true another year is coming to an end and rather than get caught up in the rush as the last days of the year approach, I”m inviting you to S L O W down. Listen in to hear why? Th…
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Those of us in the United States have just finished a day of feasting and giving thanks, so while we digest the bounty of food we ate, let’s look at how to keep the gratitude part of the holiday going. Listen in as I tie gratitude to the rebuilding of trust we talked about last week. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on T…
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Thank you for being here; you matter. In today’s episode, let’s look at trust and how, when, and who we trust. Most of us have experienced a break in trusting, perhaps someone else or ourselves, and the choices we have made. So, how do we rebuild and regain the inner and outer experience of trusting? Let’s explore this together. It is true that wit…
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Welcome back, or if you are new, welcome As we journey together, discovering more of who we are created to be, I am grateful to be sharing this journey with you. Thank you. This episode comes from my own recent experiences as I continue to heal in what will soon be my 40th year of recovery. I can hardly believe it has been that long,\ and yet, here…
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Welcome to November, It's great to have you here. Well, they say the MLB season is over, the World Series has ended, and once again the LA Dodgers are the winners. It was an excellent year for some good life lessons, AND in this episode, I’ll wrap up some of those lessons that were actually spoken from the mic as they wrapped up their season. Liste…
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Hi There, Welcome back, or welcome, whichever applies to you. I am grateful you are here. The journey we are on is designed to be shared, and this is one way you and I can share, so thank you. As the World Series moves on to Game 7 the life lessons continue to present themselves so let’s take a look at those together. Remember, growth is a moment-b…
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Hi there, As every week, I am happy to have you join me, and I am happy to join you. Yes, it’s true, I really am going to the World Series! Just as every week there are lessons and opportunities for growth in the day-to-day experiences of life, and in this episode, let’s look at the value of having something to look forward to. Listen in Thank you …
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Hey, welcome back! As always, I am grateful you are here with me. Thank you. In today's episode, let’s take a look at how we make healthy choices. Like most options in life, there are many things to consider, and in today’s world of instant information, we may feel overwhelmed with knowledge from a variety of sources as we choose for ourselves. Let…
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Hi there —welcome back if you have been listening for a while, and welcome if you are new! For those of you who have been following me, you know I am an MLB fan, and in particular, a LA Dodgers fan. Hence, the Mookie Betts quote is the title for this episode. So, let’s look at that together and perhaps you will see a way to reframe the times when y…
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Most of my test results are in, and there is no conclusive outcome. While we wait for my heart monitor results, the best advice is to continue taking good care of myself. Health food, exercise, and rest. Nothing new. So as I begin to “re-enter” life as I knew it, I am still embracing the “new me” as I step out. Listen in as we start this journey to…
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It’s been a month since my accident, and it feels like a new life. When I went to my heart doctor for a follow-up, he mentioned that it must have been scary being in a potentially fatal accident. While I have had flashbacks of what could have been, hearing someone else say it made it more real. While there are ups and downs in life, let’s all conti…
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I am still learning more from the inside out, and the journey is amazing and healing. Last night I had a powerful dream I will do my best to put into words for you, while your circumstances may be different than mine, there is a lesson in it for all of us. Listen in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. …
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A dear friend came to visit, and as I shared with him my current experience since the accident, he said, “Oh, you are experiencing Wu Wei.” At first, I was confused as his sweet dog is named Wu Wei; however, he went on to explain that it is a Chinese expression for effortless action. Listen in as we explore what may take place when an old struggle …
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The healing continues, and I often find myself observing my own life. Just today I noticed new freedoms and I also feel some restrictions, can I just be with both? The title of this episode came to me when the puppies created a new morning routine, and I found myself adjusting to it, even enjoying the novelty of it. So let’s dive in together and ex…
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It has been a week since my accident. The totaled truck has been picked up, the insurance claim resolved, we have found a new truck, and this episode shares my emotional healing in the aftermath. I find myself reorganizing my organizing principles. I am not trying to get there; it is simply happening. Let’s ask ourselves together: what matters most…
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One advantage of using Substack for my podcast is that it is possible to have each episode be VERY current. While I usually listen to my inner world prior to recording, and often there is a whisper that leads me to a topic, this week, there was a loud scream! Thus, the title, The Illusion of Control, so if you are someone who thinks they are, or li…
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For me, denial is a way to avoid something; if I don’t notice it, perhaps it will go away, which is the underlying reason for my denial. While that is rarely true (almost never) I admit that there are times when I secretly hope the outcome of my denial will lead to something good! I’m not recommending this way of navigating circumstances, but I wil…
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While our calling is often considered “Original Intent”, it isn’t written in stone. You can always create it now, newly. So relax, you can’t get this wrong. Keep asking yourself, “Why is this important to me?” Eventually, you will discover that it is who you are, not what you do, that matters. This is what I mean by original intent - you are made f…
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This week I had the honor of working with someone who has embraced a new life in the past few years, now free from an addiction that consumed her for nearly thirty. That is exciting to me, just like being at a birth, there is such joy and hope when a new life enters this world. It feels similar to me when someone cleans up a past and embraces a wid…
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I read on Facebook something the daughter of one of my cousins wrote when she heard of her father’s death. I listened to my daughter talk about all the help pulling out of Kerrville, Texas. My friends shared their thoughts about their mother’s struggles in recovery, and I kept feeling the impact we all have on the lives of one another and asking my…
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Recently, I reached out to a friend from High School, which would be 58 years ago. Now she didn’t have to respond, but she did. We reconnected as she was willing to be a reference for me, and there were things from my past to share with her. Take a moment to think about the kids you knew in high school. Who could you reach out to, knowing they’d be…
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We have all most likely experienced broken trust. We have all most likely been untrustworthy. So, how do we heal the abyss that forms in the absence of trust? What are we protecting ourselves against by not trusting? What lesson are we learning when we trust? This episode is multifaceted; listen in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offeri…
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Description: I’ve heard it many times before, “Be careful what you ask for.” This wheel was full of adjustments. How was yours? A friend shared a great insight, another friend has a new potential relationship, and I fractured my wrist. Let’s talk about all of these! Thanks for listening in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessio…
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Description: Have you ever noticed how many adjustments are necessary to have your life and the life of those around you work better? Adjustments are required; wouldn’t it be great if we embraced them instead of resisting them? Listen in for some thoughts on how to do that. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mor…
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Description: Things don’t always go well. Challenges can sometimes overtake us, and difficulties arise that seem bigger than we are. In other words, when the going gets tough, how do you handle it? Listen in for some thoughts and insights on what the opportunity just might be. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday …
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While last week we shared about celebrating another’s success, no matter what your current situation might be, this week let’s look at what actually moves us to celebrate, as well as how and why we do. Listen in. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect …
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Description: It is that time of year when school is ending and kids are graduating. Perhaps you, too, are experiencing some graduation in your own process of refinement and growth, perhaps not. Either way, we all learn and benefit when we can get behind others and celebrate their achievements. Who can you encourage or celebrate this week? Listen in…
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Have you ever thought about or wondered what your gifting is? Maybe you think you aren’t gifted. Well, no matter where you are, listen in for some thoughts on your special gifts, which you do have! Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on your amazing…
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Description: We all get “triggered.” Our wounds or sensitive areas are activated, and we often react, mostly in defense or protection. But what if you just say Thank you? Listen for the opportunity to step into real change and awaken in the most sensitive areas of your life. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mo…
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Description: As each of us takes on a “new life” and continues to practice staying present, letting the multitude of distractions pass by, and embracing new behaviors that are aligned with who we truly are, we will be tested. Listen to the final part of this series as we consider what being tested might provide. There are so many lessons to learn f…
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Description: As each of us takes on a “new life” and continues to practice staying present, letting the multitude of distractions pass by, and embracing new behaviors that are aligned with who we truly are, we will be tested. Listen to Part Two in this series as we consider what being tested might provide. Here is a link to a conversation about how…
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As each of us takes on a “new life” and continues to practice staying present, letting the multitude of distractions pass by, and embracing new behaviors that are aligned with who we truly are, we will be tested. Listen in as we begin a series on what preparing and taking our test may look like. There are so many lessons to learn from before we tak…
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Description: Wow, what a week. I don’t remember ever celebrating the Paschal season in quite this way. I don’t know about you, but I have been following my podcast, taking on each week as I pray you have been. If so, I suspect we are all feeling many of the same emotions, disappointments, and losses. As we approach this Sunday, we are also presente…
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Description: You and I have been doing some deep work, leading to profound healing over the past few weeks. Today, let’s look at the space that perhaps you have created and what you may be discovering about yourself. I will share my process, hoping you see something for yourself in my story. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessi…
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Description: Over the past few weeks, we have been working on making a change—a long-lasting and healthy change that will actually shift all the areas of our lives. Today, let’s look together at how living into this new identity is all practice. You can choose to have your practice be inspiring and fun! Thank you for being here; you matter. I am of…
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Description: This week, let’s examine the core belief that perhaps led us to create the life we are living and what we might surrender or give up to begin forming a new belief that will fuel the discovery of who we actually are rather than the being we have created from our trauma, wounds, fears, etc. Who are you, really? Thank you for being here; …
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Remember when you were a kid and your parents wanted you to hang out with the “good” kids? Consider the foundation of that: We are greatly impacted by our environment. Another way of saying that is we are the conversations we engage in. Listen to the second part of How We Change. It may be time to shift the conversations you are a part of. Thank yo…
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Description: Have you ever had the thought, “I can’t believe I just did that?” Or maybe “I can’t believe I just said that?” If so, listen in for thoughts on how to stop saying and doing things that aren’t an honest representation of who we are. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to…
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Description: In this episode, let’s explore surrendering a bit more. Considering none of us like to surrender, why would we when we think we know what is best, or how something should be or go, why would I let go of that? However, what if there is something we are missing due to our “knowing”? Listen in and see what you hear. Thank you for being he…
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Description: I have been coaching various people in their relationships lately. As I prepare to record my podcast this morning, I can see the thread that runs through our relationships and is such an influential teacher. Let’s examine it together; perhaps you will see something supporting you in creating inspiring relationships. Thank you for being…
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258 I Don’t Understand Description: Have you ever felt unsure of yourself, someone else, or something new because you didn't understand? In this episode, Terces discusses accepting the unknown and letting things unfold naturally. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for…
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257 Be The Light Description: The light would not shine through without darkness (challenges, difficulties, resistance…). It needs the darkness for contrast and, thus, brilliance! Listen in for encouragement to shine brightly, no matter what. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to h…
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Is It Our Inner World We See In The Outer World?
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Description: While it occurs as if there is a divide in our country for some, for others, it appears as an incredible opportunity. What’s the difference? Listen in for a possible new view of our shared life. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you want an elder to hold space for you and reflect on yo…
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255 A Mid-Air Collision Description: Last night, as I got ready to go to sleep, the mid-air collision of a passenger plane with a military helicopter falling into the Potomac River happened. The search was still on as I fell asleep and then awoke to the news of no survivors. I find myself reflecting on, once again, another tragic loss. After listen…
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Empathy For The Loss, Celebration For The Win
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Description: As the fires in Los Angeles are slowly being contained, people are gathering to help in any way they can. Some have lost everything, and others have been spared. Reconciling the losses and wins in life can be a decisive step in the healing process. Thank you for being here; you matter. I am offering sessions on Tuesday mornings. If you…
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253 The Gift Of Life Description: As we move into the New Year, let's embrace more of who we are committed to being and keep our attention on all we have to be grateful for. Let’s pray for those who are dealing with loss and ask ourselves, how can we help? The Los Angeles fires are blazing, and friends are losing everything, so let’s reach out and …
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253 Take The First Step Title: Take The First Step Description: When you or I make a commitment to change the first step we want to take is setting ourselves up to win. Listen In for some insights on just how to do that, no matter what your goal may be. Terces shares one the is currently working on and will guide you in taking that step for yoursel…
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