Trenda's firstborn daughter has been teaching her about the divine since she was eight months old. Parisa reminds us that feeling the full spectrum of emotion is exactly what it means to be alive, and IS a spiritual practice. And Savana reflects on a lifetime of watching her sister cry, breathe, and then blast Celine Dion until everything feels better.
Resources and concepts from this episode:
Parisa, Trenda's daughter
- Parisa's definition of spirituality: "The whole point of this human experience is to live it — and being reminded of our connectedness, that's what a spiritual experience is for me."
Practices and concepts Parisa shared:
- Building a spiritual toolbox — the practice of trying many tools so you know which one to reach for when you need it
- Crying — allowing yourself to fully feel and release emotion as a spiritual practice
- Breathing — conscious breath as a way to regulate and return to yourself
- Singing and dancing — movement and sound as tools for reconnection
- Yoga — body based practice for staying grounded and connected
- Journaling — writing as a tool for self reflection and inner clarity
- Gratitude — saying out loud "I am grateful for all that I have" especially when it feels like you don't have enough
- Cold showers — physical reset as a tool for emotional regulation
- Presence and mindfulness — noticing simple moments like a smile on her son's face and truly being with that
- Feeling emotions fully — allowing the full 90 second wave of an emotion to pass through the body rather than suppressing it
What is At My Altar with Trenda Lee?
At My Altar with Dr. Trenda Lee is a podcast that explores the ways everyday people practice their spirituality. Join Trenda and her guests for honest conversations about their pathways to the divine and discover what that might look like for you. Someone else’s story might be your next spiritual practice.