Episode 5 | may 3, 2024

Soulful Parenting:
Nurturing Creativity, Play, and Spirituality

In this insightful episode of Convo Heals, we delve into the themes of play, creativity, and spirituality, and their impact on parenting and mental health. With a focus on the human soul and the ‘exercise of being human,’ Dr. Brandi, Dr. Erika, and Dr. Hasti unpack the significance of these elements in not only raising children but also in nurturing our intrinsic nature as individuals.

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Modern Western society tends to marginalize the essential aspects of playfulness and spirituality, often relegating them to childhood or viewing them as non-essential. However, we argue the importance of re-centering these elements as core to human experience and necessary for psychological resilience. Our conversation meanders through the science behind positive psychology and the historical role of joyful communal experiences in human evolution, emphasizing the value of engaging in spiritual community for overall well-being.

Key Takeaways

  • Play, creativity, and spirituality are crucial for cultivating mental wellness and should be considered primary aspects of human experience.

  • Positive psychology alongside cultural wisdom highlights the significance of joy, celebration, and communal spiritual practices in advancing human societies.

  • The idea of surrender and curiosity is essential in parenting, inviting a more authentic connection with children and nurturing one’s own spiritual alignment.

  • Becoming aware of personal off-course indicators is crucial for maintaining spiritual alignment and well-being.

  • Small moments and mutual pleasure in everyday activities can be a pathway to bringing more playfulness and creativity into parent-child relationships.

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