Special Episode with Jean Trebek
I’m thrilled to present this special episode featuring an exclusive interview with Jean Trebek, offering a deep dive into her experiences and perspectives on prayer and spirituality.
About Jean Trebek
Jean Trebek is the CEO of Insidewink.com, a lifestyle website dedicated to "sharing the good" and inspiring recognition of life’s inherent goodness. Beyond her role at Insidewink, she serves on the Board of Helen Keller International, the advisory council of the Learning Rights Law Center, and the Hubbard Council at the National Geographic Society. Jean Trebek has also been President of the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science, where she became a licensed Professional Spiritual Practitioner. For over 15 years, Jean Trebek has taught the principles of Religious Science (Science of Mind) and A Course in Miracles.
Jean Trebek’s life experiences shape her unique spiritual approach. She attended Pepperdine University and California State University, Northridge, co-owned a flower shop in Los Angeles for 17 years, worked as a real estate property manager, and raised her children, Matthew and Emily, with her late husband, Alex Trebek. These varied experiences have greatly influenced Jean Trebek’s spirituality.
A Journey Through Prayer and Spirituality
In this insightful interview, Jean Trebek reflects on her evolving relationship with prayer. Her spiritual journey began with a Catholic upbringing, where traditional prayers like the Hail Mary and Our Father initially shaped her view of God. During college, Jean Trebek explored various spiritual paths and found a deep connection at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in Pacific Palisades, which profoundly deepened her understanding of prayer.
Jean Trebek’s exploration continued with the teachings of Religious Science and the Science of Mind, including the 5-step affirmative prayer method. This method involves recognizing God's presence, uniting with it, focusing on the truth, expressing gratitude, and surrendering the outcome. Jean Trebek describes this process as "putting it on the altar to God for God to alter it," highlighting the importance of surrender and trust.
Navigating Life’s Challenges Through Prayer
Jean Trebek shares how prayer has been crucial in navigating life’s challenges, particularly during her late husband’s battle with cancer. She discusses how prayer served as a vital anchor, offering support, love, and peace during tough times. Jean Trebek reflects on the transformative power of prayer, which not only helps with challenges but also recharges her spiritual energy. She notes that neglecting prayer affects her well-being.
Prayer as a Tool for Transformation
The conversation explores how prayer intersects with other spiritual practices, such as A Course in Miracles. Jean Trebek views prayer as an affirmation of truth and a surrender to divine will. The interview highlights prayer’s broader impact, including its role in medicine and its potential to unify people in a divided world. Jean Trebek and the interviewer discuss how prayer can shift realities, create new possibilities, and help people remember their spiritual essence beyond the physical body.
Practical Guidance on Prayer
Jean Trebek emphasizes that there is no wrong way to pray. Whether starting with a simple intention or using structured practices like the 5-Step Method, the key is to begin. She suggests that gratitude is a powerful form of prayer and reflects on how daily practices can shift perceptions from fear to love.
Prayer in a Broader Context
The interview concludes with reflections on praying for global issues, including political conflicts in places like Ukraine and Palestine. Jean Trebek hopes that prayer will bring the right leaders to elevate humanity and believes that prayer can unify and heal a divided world. The discussion underscores the importance of inner peace, as individuals who achieve personal harmony contribute to a more peaceful world.
