As we cut the Arts in schools and silence the voices of children in favor of compliance, we extinguish these fires that burn in the hearts of those who have a vision for the future
It's the questions of, "How can we take you seriously?" that irk me the most. He's a human being. Every human being is capable of philosophical thought and insight. It doesn't require further explanation. Bravo to Rainn for using his platform to share his wisdom. We could all learn something from every person's experience.
I understand when this question is asked, because when a person has a platform of fame, their words and actions have a broader impact. There are lots of great reasons to listen to Rainn, but it's the same question as, "Why should there be ethical standards for what an athlete does off the field?" For better or for worse, people that have found success in certain fields are looked at as role models and influencers. While Rainn is a positive influence, if we shut down asking why anyone should listen to him, we lose the grounding to ask the same question of someone who may have a more questionable influence.
Love that Gen x men are catching up to these wisdom traditions and making them their own. Beautiful conversation. May this wisdom travel far and wide💚🙏🏼🌺
The Office saved my life. It was my best friend everyday for years and still is. Such a beautiful chemistry of characters and actors. And the bits never end. I’m still finding new jokes. I’m so happy to see Rainn doing well with the book. I’m going to check it out.
He didn't write it. The office is a Ricky Gervais concept and storyline. The British original version being infinitely better, and might I add Ricky is a confirmed staunch and passionate atheist .
The Office is saving my life, my company now. I've been feeling very lonely, I turn my tablet on and I watch it ❤ tbh the most relaxing time in the day
@@happysufferer the UK office ran for a very limited run. It had a new angle, which was brought to the US. This iteration lasted a very long time. Mr. Gervais has done many many other things. Mr. Wilson has, too. His character, Dwight, is not Rainn Wilson. So this entire comment has neither connection nor context with what “The Office” became for its longtime fans.
I love how in addition to everything being said there is such an emphasis on action and service. You need both individual and collective growth in order for society to be healthy.
Major shoutout to SPIRIT ! Came through in this conversation. Much love to Rich, Rainn, and Justin for laying the groundwork ❤ Now its time to take action ☯️
I love this episode. I am a baby-boomer that sees the universe in the way that Rainn is speaking of in this episode. In parallel to this, I have followed writings of Eckhart Tolle and Don Miguel Ruiz as a way of seeing a new spirituality, and I'll have to re-listen to this episode several time. Thank you to Rainn for relating his life in the Baha’i Faith; very enlightening. It is past time for a new way of thinking about true Spirituality.
This has many layers that are illuminating and one of my take aways is to move away from a cynical attitude that has pushed out the possibility of hope. It’s a practice, for sure.
I appreciate Rainn Wilson's genuine effort on spirituality. I personally believe Jesus is the only way but Ive been saddened by the lack of life and creativity in some pockets of the Christian faith. I can't blame people who are turned off by the stuffy judgemental pockets of Christianity. However, there are amazing believers of Jesus who are full of life, creativity, and holy authenticity. I can't imagine living life without a relationship with Jesus. Ive experienced so many miracles and guidance to deny my need for Him. Ive been challenged to pick up my cross and forgive my enemies. Its a very wholistic experience that explores the depth of the soul as well as the life of the Spirit of Christ that dwells in all who confess Him as Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised Him from the dead.
Well that's certainly not the experience i've lived the past eight to nine years growing up in to an adult, since I was about 13 years old till now, and i'm almost 22. God doesn't even answer prayers for his own will to be done and for him to reveal his existence to the most passionate saints, like I once was. And i've seen it all, alright? Supposed signs and syncronicites, "miracles" even. My dad, my father, he currently is on a path where he believes the biblical god is speaking and communicating to him through mathematics, math, and he believes that since math is an objective reality and truth in our world- that gives these supposed messages proof and evidence of their validity. And he's been doing this for about 30 years now, a long time. However, numbers are abstract, no matter how beautiful and useful they are, and sadly none of it has convinced me at all growing up listening to what he has to say. And i've known the full lessage of the gospel and of salvation in jesus christ, I adopted fully the once saved always saved mentality, thinking that i'd always be loved and held in the hands of god eternally. So if there was a god and that was to be true, then I wouldn't be here saying this to you now, I would be with god as the bible promises. I'm sorry, to break it to you, but your god is either not real- or if he does exist- he's one of the most evil beings to ever have his name spoken of. I rebuke the spirit of god, I cut all ties and connections with this wicked eldritch horror god, in the name of eternal love and goodness! I blaspheme the "holy" spirit- not out of eternal hostility against a good loving creator- but in spite of an evil, wicked one- in the name of eternal love and goodness!! BEGONE!!! ♡
If anyone ever gets the chance go visit the Baha'i temple in Chicago. In my opinion it is one of the prettiest temples in at least the United States, if not the entire world. Also some of the nicest people I've ever met.
Love Rainn, and love the office so much. The hunger or curiosity of us as humans for spiritual depth is so beautifully innate. It's woven into our being. No matter what part of this world you find yourself in or what worldview you fall back on, there's a desire somewhere for something not of the physical world at least in some capacity. What we satisfy that curiosity with can be so fundamental and crucial in not only our own lives, but the lives of those around us as well. There's often discussion on what religion or worldview is best or what the difference is in impact of accepting one belief system over another. If there was just one thing that could be mentioned to give guidance in that search, I've found this: most (specifically most) major world religions are founded upon or find focus on the necessities to pass on to heaven; what you have to do to get to God Christianity, is what God did to get to YOU.
Worked with Rainn many years ago on Mimzy. I’m an atheist in recovery and have started a Secular Sobriety 12 step group to go along with many out there now. I tried for many years to play along in traditional AA and couldn’t stay sober. By abandoning the divine chase ive finally found peace and long term sobriety. Of course one day at a time. Good luck to us all.
The Twelve Steps require only something larger than you. I was raised by a mother in recovery. She, in her search for a Higher Power, did come to rest for a time in the Bahá’í Faith, though she left it after relapsing 10 years later and cobbled together a very useful concept of Morality/the Greater Good/Universal Consciousness, which allowed her to find her way back to sobriety. The Godhead in the Bahá’í Faith is an Unknowable Essence, which is the source of all love, etc, which is why it was a fairly good fit for a time for her. Be your best is all you can do, no matter your Universal Context. Two of my very very dearest friends are also staunch atheists. I prefer them to a lot of theists. ❤
1:00:31 to 1:02:09 I'm so glad Rainn brought this up because just like his son, I was incredibly upset when the willow project was passed. As a young person, it's so disheartening when those who are supposed to be leaders, and older people we "have to look up to" and all that, are making decisions like this.
23:20 in and I’m shocked at how bad I needed to hear this. Amazing so far! I love hearing Rainn describe how beautiful the North American indigenous peoples view of the creator. Looking forward to reading his book!
Rainn, I'm Brazilian, and here spirituality and spisitism are Well difused among us. It's really amazing to see a famous and beloved actor with that Kind of knowledge and awereness. You are breaking The rules of The materialism of The media, hope more actors can follow you and express their believes. This can breake The sistem. Good bless you, love you so much.
I love this episode so much. My kids are 13 and 9 and for sure they have wisdom beyond their years. They also have an amazing ability to express their feelings and vulnerability that I’m just learning at 51yo. It’s awesome…
Wow, that first 20 seconds is so on point and profound! Before listening to the rest, my initial comment is that connection to our spirit nature, not necessarily religion, is key in this age of AI.
This is fantastic. It’s so good to hear a conversation like this. No matter where we may think we are headed, we will move to our higher selves, whatever the impetus, as a plant has no choice but to move towards the sun. I intend to continue to be a part of that movement towards the “sun”. Thank you. 😃just bought the book.
Another benefit of "religion": giving us a shared language to use to discuss the invisible aspects of life, of our experience. So helpful in relationships to have a shared language / framework for thinking about the things that are most impactful and largely invisible to the more acknowledged senses.
Thank you Rich. This was like the storm parting and the blue sky opening up for me. As a person in your social position, you hear this all the time and my voice will be lost in the sea of voices... but I thank you sincerely.
Rich a suggestion: get John Vervaeke on the show (after listening/watching Awakening from the Meaning Crisis of course). You and him would be a super conversation!
Why (like at 1:39:55 ish) do we have to mock what others are doing to try to be better? In a wonderful conversation, love, peace, hope, joy...we have to roll our eyes and condesend? This is a fantastic conversation and I am so grateful, but hoping we can all talk about what others are doing, as examples, without the ridicule. Thank you, sincerely, for this and for the book, it's remarkable!
I fell asleep long ago with my tablet and 3 of 5 cats on the bed.... my tablet slid off the bed while auto loading new vids. I wake up hearing this playing on the floor at 4 am and hear the most important messages Ive heard in ages.I beleive in pie in the sky!! Im 100% in agreement in everything you two expose about our sick system of politics and all that is broken in our society. Ive had 25,753 days on Earth up till today. It was better in the fifties and BOY DO I MISS those times. The words and message in the Vaughn bros song Tick Tock would be great for background music here. back to zzzzzzz land. This will be a top p cast I predict. "Damn. I wrote that?" good chit! "imagine all the people of the world coming together and helping one another" what a concept!
I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. We need a collaborative religion or collaboration between religions with guiding principles, basic structure, democratic process, and community building. I have deep appreciation for the Baháʼí Faith. As a convert Buddhist practitioner and a UU, I watch Unitarian Universalists operate democratically at a congregational level. They do send representatives to a central organization. Thus far, my experience has shown bottom up authority, AND I am watchful from the edge of the inside. I also want to share that Franciscan Friar, Father Richard Rohr, says that AA will go down in history as America's exceptional contribution to spiritual development and formation. Lastly, pilgrimage is a rite of passage. We all need that experience. Unlike Rainn's experience of returning to LA, in returning to the Carolina's from India, I saw all things as sacred. Thank you, both, for your commitment to bettering our predicament. I'm ready for the Spiritual Revolution.
As morality increases in the aggregate of humanity, freedom will increase. As morality declines, freedom declines. A spiritual revolution, spiritual evolution can bring about this change, but action needs to be taken to teach morality and divine connection to everyone in need of It.
From Argentina, i can said that this man has understud the stuff, we need people concient of their enviroment and up to all things, we need responsable use and action from the "first world nations", the world is triying to make thinks well, but the distance is huge. We need to develope a way to exchange wisdom, culture and education betwen upside and downside world.
What a wonderful interview and pertinent topic in today's world. We need to end partisan politics, including even speaking of our leaders on a personal level which just brings them the attention they need and crave to stay relevant. We need to stop attacking other humans entirely. The gossip and backbiting machine is destroying our unity. We need also to recognize that, for every good or bad thing one can say about religion, the same can be said about science. They are two necessary sides of human endeavor that have much in common. While it is fashionable today to condemn religion for the "terrible things done in the name of God", we find it impossible to be honest about all the good things religion has done for humanity, including giving us a history book of humankind's cumulative mistakes and the wisdom and guidance that comes out of it, the communities that formed which have served humankind and given us comfort and a way to serve humanity and build great civilizations together under one common belief system, and the individuals who, like William Wilberforce and all his struggling counterparts in Christianity, sacrificed all to maintain their integrity of Christian Faith and strive to end legal human slavery everywhere in the world. If people of those days had given up on their religion, because of the "bad things" the Church had done, we would still be able to own slaves today and many of us would probably be slaves ourselves. On the other hand, we elevate science to a god-like position and completely overlook that science has succumbed to the same problem - evil or immoral men can produce more evil than any religion ever has. Because of science we live longer, we cure terrible diseases but because of science we also have weapons of mass destruction, including COVID and other bio weapons, nuclear bombs, automatic guns, Dr Mengele-type genocidal experiments, immoral experimentation on unwitting humans and animals, and chemical fertilizers and other agricultural products and insecticides that are poisoning our food and water supplies and harming people and animals. Profit and funding makes scientists design studies and "find" evidence that suit the profit margins of their sponsors. Reign is right! Science and religion need each other and we all need a Soul Boom. I'm reading his book!
this was a great conversation...once again. I am inspired and hopeful as all your podcast deliver positive side effects...a great way to start or end my day. Thank You Rich for always asking the right questions...you are always spot on...never dissapoint1
I feel so close to these ideas. Its so hard to be hopeful for the future, because during the time we develop different thinking and trying to respond to the "how can we change things", the Earth and non-human animals are dying and the ecosystems are already destroyed and being destroyed. And despite all the good news about the new generation trying to make a change, the new ways of consumerism brought by human greed and individualism way of thinking arrive and it feels like it's a neverending combat, but the Earth has an end. I feel some solutions could reside in education, maybe start valuing philosophy and spirituality as equal to science and technology, and teach them in mandatory school programs. Art could also help spread those ideas, that's what I try to do through my personal (visual) art. But people like to watch it and go "that's nice" without thinking about the meaning, or think about it and forget it quickly. Awareness is a work of everyday, for all of us its hard to remind ourselves constantly to be present and grateful for life and care about the need of collectivity before our own, because of this society that forces us to consume. Also I feel the emphasis of diminishing our ego, as humans, and open our sense of collectivity to non-human animals and our environment is left out. Veganism is a big element that could be added to the discussion. I just got lost in my own thoughts, I could go for hours, plus I'm not a native english speaker. Sorry if I bore you 😅 Great video as always. Thank you Rich and Rainn to spread seeds of awareness and opening people's mind wider ❤ Cheers from Switzerland 🇨🇭
So like 2 days ago I made my evening prayer with much fervor. I was asking for direct clear guidance. I trust my dreams and I dream often in the night. But it is normally the dream just before awakening that has revelation. Anyway the dream was short and quick. Lol. It was a vision of Rainn Wilson in a store buying khakis. Coupled with the image I heard the words. "your soul is brown". I have yet to decipher it's meaning but thought I'd share here.
Really enjoyed this conversation. Thank you. I had the thought that you should really do a series breaking down AA, your experience with it, and why it is valuable.
For me religion is like a tool. We develop spiritual capacities,skills and qualities like gratitude, joy,love,compassion etc,etc. and service to humanity. Much love
Excellent episode, really enjoyed it. My only real qualm is both of their (for the most part) dismissal of psychedelics. I do agree that they are not the complete answer and you will get a lot more questions throughout your journeys - in which this ongoing, infinite process which can be escapism. That said, their evaluation does come off as people without first hand experience and/or have had mediocre experiences. I understand that society is finding a socially satisfactory acceptance of psychedelics with the whole mental health angle (which is certainly wonderful and true in my experience) but it is very humdrum compared to what this realm truly entails. It seems like most of the discussions around psychs in the public are from a trauma repair/metal health angle, but for others like myself it's the simple fact that you aren't going to see your hands morphing into trees/the visual spectacles under everyday 3D/5D existence nor are you going to have as obvious of communications with other beings from other dimensions/densities. Psychedellics offer an obvious confirmation of all things mystical through direct experience which normal life simply does not offer in as visually stunning or captivating of a way. I believe that, sure, you can get lost in this but there is a healthy medium in which you could spend a whole life making journeys as long as it is truly progressive.
Yeah, that segment didn’t hit right for me either. I did agree that they shouldn’t be the sole path for connecting to your essence or the divine. But as much as they didn’t like the newfound western entry into psychedelics, they also don’t sound knowledgeable enough to have such judgements around what people do in their professional or daily lives, after psychedelic experiences. It’s not for anyone to say about how other people are processing or integrating those experiences. Yes, I don’t want psychedelics to be used and not integrated, or used recklessly. I’m also grateful they’re leaking into the mainstream, even if it’s messy, because they ARE helping people to gain insight into the human experience and evolve.
@@TheFreedPerspective Indeed, glad I wasn't the only one who found this portion of the interview to be off. Some people get scared away too, which is very understandable, so maybe either of them experienced this.
Love the conversation, my only pet peeve is when Rainn is finishing a deep thought and Rich will respond “Sure.” I know it’s a personal thing, not controlling what Rich is saying, I just find it funny. 😂
Rainn Wilson brought up so many intelligent points regarding certain subjects EG the idea of freedom - boy are we missing this important differentiation in today's overuse of the word sovereignty !
Kevin Holland (Kung Fu) vs Wonderboy Thompson (Karate) In the UFC recently was an epic display of traditional Martial Arts being affective in Combat at the absolute highest levels. I recommend everyone watch that fight.
At 1:35:30 you joked about getting ChatGTP to write some Haikus about the podcast.... Here is what it came up with: 1. Guests share wisdom wide, Mind and body health the theme, Rich Roll leads the ride. 2. Conversations deep, History, sport, food and life, Explore new ideas. 3. Headspace, heart space too, Listening to Rich Roll's show, Elevate and grow. 4. The Rich Roll podcast, Where ancient truths find a voice, To inspire new ways. 5. From sea to land trails, Great minds share with us insights, Embrace wellness tales. 6. The Rich Roll pod cast, Harnessing higher thinking, Peak humanity.
I just wanted to say that where I went in Morocco 5 years ago the traffic wasn't a free for all, in case anyone was worried about visiting. For the most part they followed traffic laws and I never felt unsafe in a vehicle or walking along the streets.
Just watched Farmworkers: John Oliver last week tonight. Have you done any videos about this modern day slavery? Would love to see your opinion on it and advice on what plant based individuals can do to better the situation in addition to voting.
I love that Rainn used the word "panoply" in the beginning, meaning: a complete or impressive collection of things, a magnificent or impressive array. Rainn, you are a golden human being.
Love the interview. Having just gone on pilgrimage to Israel myself and having been immersed in so many sacred sites while there, I had the same thoughts when coming back to Los Angeles. How can I find the sacred here? But it was much easier than I anticipated. Los Angeles actually has a deep spiritual history and there are many sacred gardens, temples, and other sites around the area, but, even more important for me, there is beautiful Nature all around us. I only need to drive 15 minutes in any direction to find great natural spaces where I can connect with Nature and the divine.
Wakan Takan, Tunkashila, Unci Maca, thank you, the beauty way from the Dine, yes, thank you for bringing attention to Native Americans and honoring their ways. To help preserve their traditions would be a great service to this nation and to society. And to help with the mental health crisis we all face and especially our young people will be facing…. Not out of morality, but necessity. I’ve come to realize that even atheists can agree we all have ancestors and by honoring them, we help honor ourselves. Making peace with them, by acknowledging that they are the ones that came before us, the best we can do to help make the way for generations to come by honoring our home, our earth. Our breath, clean air, our blood, clean water, our bodies, save soils, ❤ Lastly, I’m so glad to know their words and to have been in the presence of elders that have shared their wisdom and their songs. Their songs keep the spirit alive. Please help preserve them. It is the heartbeat of this land.
How lovely it would be to have more men like this in the world.
As we cut the Arts in schools and silence the voices of children in favor of compliance, we extinguish these fires that burn in the hearts of those who have a vision for the future
I think there are about 7 or 8 more.
You really hit the nail on the head here.
There aren't enough narcissistic out-of-touch and full of crap celebrities already?!
We do have men like us in this world. We're just not promoted or really listened to. Why does this video only have 100k views?
It's the questions of, "How can we take you seriously?" that irk me the most.
He's a human being. Every human being is capable of philosophical thought and insight. It doesn't require further explanation.
Bravo to Rainn for using his platform to share his wisdom. We could all learn something from every person's experience.
I understand when this question is asked, because when a person has a platform of fame, their words and actions have a broader impact.
There are lots of great reasons to listen to Rainn, but it's the same question as, "Why should there be ethical standards for what an athlete does off the field?" For better or for worse, people that have found success in certain fields are looked at as role models and influencers. While Rainn is a positive influence, if we shut down asking why anyone should listen to him, we lose the grounding to ask the same question of someone who may have a more questionable influence.
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Love that Gen x men are catching up to these wisdom traditions and making them their own. Beautiful conversation. May this wisdom travel far and wide💚🙏🏼🌺
The Office saved my life. It was my best friend everyday for years and still is. Such a beautiful chemistry of characters and actors. And the bits never end. I’m still finding new jokes. I’m so happy to see Rainn doing well with the book. I’m going to check it out.
The Office has healing powers. ;)
He didn't write it. The office is a Ricky Gervais concept and storyline. The British original version being infinitely better, and might I add Ricky is a confirmed staunch and passionate atheist .
The Office is saving my life, my company now. I've been feeling very lonely, I turn my tablet on and I watch it ❤ tbh the most relaxing time in the day
@@happysufferer the UK office ran for a very limited run. It had a new angle, which was brought to the US. This iteration lasted a very long time. Mr. Gervais has done many many other things. Mr. Wilson has, too. His character, Dwight, is not Rainn Wilson. So this entire comment has neither connection nor context with what “The Office” became for its longtime fans.
The Office got me through surgery recovery. Much better than pain pills.
I love how in addition to everything being said there is such an emphasis on action and service. You need both individual and collective growth in order for society to be healthy.
Major shoutout to SPIRIT ! Came through in this conversation. Much love to Rich, Rainn, and Justin for laying the groundwork ❤ Now its time to take action ☯️
There is no 'spirit' only the egotism of the materially privileged.
I love this episode.
I am a baby-boomer that sees the universe in the way that Rainn is speaking of in this episode.
In parallel to this, I have followed writings of Eckhart Tolle and Don Miguel Ruiz as a way of seeing a new spirituality, and I'll have to re-listen to this episode several time.
Thank you to Rainn for relating his life in the Baha’i Faith; very enlightening.
It is past time for a new way of thinking about true Spirituality.
Rainn is on to something and I like the direction he is going....a beautiful soul. He embodies hope ❤
This has many layers that are illuminating and one of my take aways is to move away from a cynical attitude that has pushed out the possibility of hope. It’s a practice, for sure.
We need more Rainn in this world 🌱
Agree on thw wonderful Native American Spirituality..
I appreciate Rainn Wilson's genuine effort on spirituality. I personally believe Jesus is the only way but Ive been saddened by the lack of life and creativity in some pockets of the Christian faith. I can't blame people who are turned off by the stuffy judgemental pockets of Christianity. However, there are amazing believers of Jesus who are full of life, creativity, and holy authenticity. I can't imagine living life without a relationship with Jesus. Ive experienced so many miracles and guidance to deny my need for Him. Ive been challenged to pick up my cross and forgive my enemies. Its a very wholistic experience that explores the depth of the soul as well as the life of the Spirit of Christ that dwells in all who confess Him as Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised Him from the dead.
Well that's certainly not the experience i've lived the past eight to nine years growing up in to an adult, since I was about 13 years old till now, and i'm almost 22. God doesn't even answer prayers for his own will to be done and for him to reveal his existence to the most passionate saints, like I once was. And i've seen it all, alright? Supposed signs and syncronicites, "miracles" even. My dad, my father, he currently is on a path where he believes the biblical god is speaking and communicating to him through mathematics, math, and he believes that since math is an objective reality and truth in our world- that gives these supposed messages proof and evidence of their validity. And he's been doing this for about 30 years now, a long time. However, numbers are abstract, no matter how beautiful and useful they are, and sadly none of it has convinced me at all growing up listening to what he has to say. And i've known the full lessage of the gospel and of salvation in jesus christ, I adopted fully the once saved always saved mentality, thinking that i'd always be loved and held in the hands of god eternally. So if there was a god and that was to be true, then I wouldn't be here saying this to you now, I would be with god as the bible promises. I'm sorry, to break it to you, but your god is either not real- or if he does exist- he's one of the most evil beings to ever have his name spoken of. I rebuke the spirit of god, I cut all ties and connections with this wicked eldritch horror god, in the name of eternal love and goodness! I blaspheme the "holy" spirit- not out of eternal hostility against a good loving creator- but in spite of an evil, wicked one- in the name of eternal love and goodness!! BEGONE!!! ♡
Never heard of Baha’i but it is what I believe in and now I have a name. Thank you for this beautiful interview
If anyone ever gets the chance go visit the Baha'i temple in Chicago. In my opinion it is one of the prettiest temples in at least the United States, if not the entire world. Also some of the nicest people I've ever met.
@@doctordelatierra the Baha’i temple in Israel is incredible
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Yes there is the Baha’i World center in Israel 😃and also the Baha’i Temple in Wilmette Illinois. Both are lovely and peaceful places.
Just ordered the book! Thank you for this beautiful conversation. It is exactly this and more like it we need more than ever in these times. Bravo!
Freedom comes with responsibility. The two are inextricable.
Thank you Rainn for posting this on your IG story! This impacted me in such a positive way. I can’t wait to read your book. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Love Rainn, and love the office so much.
The hunger or curiosity of us as humans for spiritual depth is so beautifully innate. It's woven into our being. No matter what part of this world you find yourself in or what worldview you fall back on, there's a desire somewhere for something not of the physical world at least in some capacity. What we satisfy that curiosity with can be so fundamental and crucial in not only our own lives, but the lives of those around us as well. There's often discussion on what religion or worldview is best or what the difference is in impact of accepting one belief system over another. If there was just one thing that could be mentioned to give guidance in that search, I've found this: most (specifically most) major world religions are founded upon or find focus on the necessities to pass on to heaven; what you have to do to get to God
Christianity, is what God did to get to YOU.
“There are no unsacred places;
There are only sacred places
And desecrated places.”
Wendell Berry
I needed this talk so badly. I need the hope for the future that Rainn brings. Thank you so much
Yes, the new generation is very inspiring.
Thank you for a great conversation! ❤
Worked with Rainn many years ago on Mimzy. I’m an atheist in recovery and have started a Secular Sobriety 12 step group to go along with many out there now. I tried for many years to play along in traditional AA and couldn’t stay sober. By abandoning the divine chase ive finally found peace and long term sobriety. Of course one day at a time. Good luck to us all.
I am struggling with that as well. An AA higher power pretender. I consider myself atheist/agnostic as well.
The Twelve Steps require only something larger than you. I was raised by a mother in recovery. She, in her search for a Higher Power, did come to rest for a time in the Bahá’í Faith, though she left it after relapsing 10 years later and cobbled together a very useful concept of Morality/the Greater Good/Universal Consciousness, which allowed her to find her way back to sobriety.
The Godhead in the Bahá’í Faith is an Unknowable Essence, which is the source of all love, etc, which is why it was a fairly good fit for a time for her.
Be your best is all you can do, no matter your Universal Context.
Two of my very very dearest friends are also staunch atheists. I prefer them to a lot of theists. ❤
"Foster Joy and Squash Cynicism". - Very insightful, great sense of humor. Thanks, Rainn and Rich!
1:00:31 to 1:02:09 I'm so glad Rainn brought this up because just like his son, I was incredibly upset when the willow project was passed. As a young person, it's so disheartening when those who are supposed to be leaders, and older people we "have to look up to" and all that, are making decisions like this.
One of the best podcasts I have listened to for awhile. Thank you
What a nice surprise! Getting to know the beautiful mind and soul of Rainn beyond his character is truly amazing and the book just sounds fascinating!
23:20 in and I’m shocked at how bad I needed to hear this. Amazing so far! I love hearing Rainn describe how beautiful the North American indigenous peoples view of the creator. Looking forward to reading his book!
Rainn, I'm Brazilian, and here spirituality and spisitism are Well difused among us. It's really amazing to see a famous and beloved actor with that Kind of knowledge and awereness. You are breaking The rules of The materialism of The media, hope more actors can follow you and express their believes. This can breake The sistem. Good bless you, love you so much.
he is so wonderful at explaining deep spiritual inquiry - when I try to tell people what I am doing, I have sent them this
This was an absolutely incredible conversation. Thank you so much!
I love this episode so much. My kids are 13 and 9 and for sure they have wisdom beyond their years. They also have an amazing ability to express their feelings and vulnerability that I’m just learning at 51yo. It’s awesome…
I cannot believe how often Rainn continues to benefit the humans.
Currently listening to Rainn's new book on audible. Loving it so far!
Wow, that first 20 seconds is so on point and profound! Before listening to the rest, my initial comment is that connection to our spirit nature, not necessarily religion, is key in this age of AI.
This is fantastic. It’s so good to hear a conversation like this. No matter where we may think we are headed, we will move to our higher selves, whatever the impetus, as a plant has no choice but to move towards the sun. I intend to continue to be a part of that movement towards the “sun”. Thank you. 😃just bought the book.
He ended the podcast with "Bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica"!!! What an inspiring conversation. Thank you. xo
Another benefit of "religion": giving us a shared language to use to discuss the invisible aspects of life, of our experience. So helpful in relationships to have a shared language / framework for thinking about the things that are most impactful and largely invisible to the more acknowledged senses.
This is the interview I didn't know I needed
Same! Loved every second of it
Most incredible interview ive ever seen! And with Rainn ad the guest, no wonder!! Thank you so much for this segment!!
This was so amazing! Bahai’s are really kind. Rain rocks! Beets 4 life 🤘
Absolutely love what Rainn said "... I did the work every day... with alcohol!" Perfect analogy why short cutting ISN'T "doing the work"!
One of my favorite conversations so far ❤ definitely a 2 time listen and a great share to my homies
Thankyou! These conversations are SO Important ✌🏼
Not even 40 seconds in & so much was already said! 👏🏽👏🏽💯
Thank you Rich. This was like the storm parting and the blue sky opening up for me. As a person in your social position, you hear this all the time and my voice will be lost in the sea of voices... but I thank you sincerely.
The humor in this video had me laughing out loud! It's always nice to have a good chuckle while also learning something new.
Rainn is a joy to listen to, and learn from. This was great guys!
ha what a sweet conversation. I love the back and forth 💜
Rich a suggestion: get John Vervaeke on the show (after listening/watching Awakening from the Meaning Crisis of course). You and him would be a super conversation!
Totally agree!!
Why (like at 1:39:55 ish) do we have to mock what others are doing to try to be better? In a wonderful conversation, love, peace, hope, joy...we have to roll our eyes and condesend? This is a fantastic conversation and I am so grateful, but hoping we can all talk about what others are doing, as examples, without the ridicule. Thank you, sincerely, for this and for the book, it's remarkable!
I fell asleep long ago with my tablet and 3 of 5 cats on the bed....
my tablet slid off the bed while auto loading new vids. I wake up hearing this playing on the floor at 4 am and hear the most important messages Ive heard in ages.I beleive in pie in the sky!!
Im 100% in agreement in everything you two expose about our sick system of politics and all that is broken in our society.
Ive had 25,753 days on Earth up till today. It was better in the fifties and BOY DO I MISS those times. The words and message in the Vaughn bros song Tick Tock would be great for background music here. back to zzzzzzz land. This will be a top p cast I predict. "Damn. I wrote that?" good chit!
"imagine all the people of the world coming together and helping one another" what a concept!
I signed some petitions against Willow Drilling. Dada....so cute! Walter can make a difference!! Convince him of that pleeeeeze
Great how the universe comes and gets us... hu???
FANTASTIC conversation guys! Thanks! ✌
I am so excited to read this book. I love that he is from Seattle too!
How many spiritualness that we need is the fact that Christ lives in us
We are spiritual creatures. Sooner we understand this, the advancement and betterment of society can be realized.
I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. We need a collaborative religion or collaboration between religions with guiding principles, basic structure, democratic process, and community building. I have deep appreciation for the Baháʼí Faith. As a convert Buddhist practitioner and a UU, I watch Unitarian Universalists operate democratically at a congregational level. They do send representatives to a central organization. Thus far, my experience has shown bottom up authority, AND I am watchful from the edge of the inside. I also want to share that Franciscan Friar, Father Richard Rohr, says that AA will go down in history as America's exceptional contribution to spiritual development and formation. Lastly, pilgrimage is a rite of passage. We all need that experience. Unlike Rainn's experience of returning to LA, in returning to the Carolina's from India, I saw all things as sacred. Thank you, both, for your commitment to bettering our predicament. I'm ready for the Spiritual Revolution.
As morality increases in the aggregate of humanity, freedom will increase. As morality declines, freedom declines. A spiritual revolution, spiritual evolution can bring about this change, but action needs to be taken to teach morality and divine connection to everyone in need of It.
Rainn is a treasure.
This was a fun one, thanks Rain. Rich you seam really relaxed and playful, great to see. Sending you both much love ❤️
Thanks Rich Roll and Raine ... appreciated your soulful, thought provoking conversation, 🌟💐
OMG, loved this episode!!! I’ve never really watched The Office but this guy spits fire ❤
From Argentina, i can said that this man has understud the stuff, we need people concient of their enviroment and up to all things, we need responsable use and action from the "first world nations", the world is triying to make thinks well, but the distance is huge. We need to develope a way to exchange wisdom, culture and education betwen upside and downside world.
Mediate w/meaning daily. The book everyone must read is....Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright. Love you RR.
Meditate?
Robert Wright is great!
"the idea that" is a rich roll staple.
Thank you both very much for this beautiful, uplifting conversation❤. HOPE
Smashing the like button 1000 times! Amazing show!
What a wonderful interview and pertinent topic in today's world. We need to end partisan politics, including even speaking of our leaders on a personal level which just brings them the attention they need and crave to stay relevant. We need to stop attacking other humans entirely. The gossip and backbiting machine is destroying our unity.
We need also to recognize that, for every good or bad thing one can say about religion, the same can be said about science. They are two necessary sides of human endeavor that have much in common. While it is fashionable today to condemn religion for the "terrible things done in the name of God", we find it impossible to be honest about all the good things religion has done for humanity, including giving us a history book of humankind's cumulative mistakes and the wisdom and guidance that comes out of it, the communities that formed which have served humankind and given us comfort and a way to serve humanity and build great civilizations together under one common belief system, and the individuals who, like William Wilberforce and all his struggling counterparts in Christianity, sacrificed all to maintain their integrity of Christian Faith and strive to end legal human slavery everywhere in the world. If people of those days had given up on their religion, because of the "bad things" the Church had done, we would still be able to own slaves today and many of us would probably be slaves ourselves.
On the other hand, we elevate science to a god-like position and completely overlook that science has succumbed to the same problem - evil or immoral men can produce more evil than any religion ever has. Because of science we live longer, we cure terrible diseases but because of science we also have weapons of mass destruction, including COVID and other bio weapons, nuclear bombs, automatic guns, Dr Mengele-type genocidal experiments, immoral experimentation on unwitting humans and animals, and chemical fertilizers and other agricultural products and insecticides that are poisoning our food and water supplies and harming people and animals. Profit and funding makes scientists design studies and "find" evidence that suit the profit margins of their sponsors. Reign is right! Science and religion need each other and we all need a Soul Boom. I'm reading his book!
this was a great conversation...once again. I am inspired and hopeful as all your podcast deliver positive side effects...a great way to start or end my day. Thank You Rich for always asking the right questions...you are always spot on...never dissapoint1
I feel so close to these ideas. Its so hard to be hopeful for the future, because during the time we develop different thinking and trying to respond to the "how can we change things", the Earth and non-human animals are dying and the ecosystems are already destroyed and being destroyed. And despite all the good news about the new generation trying to make a change, the new ways of consumerism brought by human greed and individualism way of thinking arrive and it feels like it's a neverending combat, but the Earth has an end.
I feel some solutions could reside in education, maybe start valuing philosophy and spirituality as equal to science and technology, and teach them in mandatory school programs.
Art could also help spread those ideas, that's what I try to do through my personal (visual) art. But people like to watch it and go "that's nice" without thinking about the meaning, or think about it and forget it quickly.
Awareness is a work of everyday, for all of us its hard to remind ourselves constantly to be present and grateful for life and care about the need of collectivity before our own, because of this society that forces us to consume.
Also I feel the emphasis of diminishing our ego, as humans, and open our sense of collectivity to non-human animals and our environment is left out. Veganism is a big element that could be added to the discussion.
I just got lost in my own thoughts, I could go for hours, plus I'm not a native english speaker. Sorry if I bore you 😅
Great video as always. Thank you Rich and Rainn to spread seeds of awareness and opening people's mind wider ❤
Cheers from Switzerland 🇨🇭
So like 2 days ago I made my evening prayer with much fervor. I was asking for direct clear guidance. I trust my dreams and I dream often in the night. But it is normally the dream just before awakening that has revelation. Anyway the dream was short and quick. Lol. It was a vision of Rainn Wilson in a store buying khakis. Coupled with the image I heard the words. "your soul is brown". I have yet to decipher it's meaning but thought I'd share here.
It is a beautiful interview and conversation ❤ Thank you for sharing it with us! Greetings from Barcelona (Spain)!!!!
An absolutely fantastic interview!!!
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Ronald McNair, an astronaut who perished on the Challenger, was of the Baha'i faith. He was one of the 3 first black astronauts.
"We're spiritual beings having a human experience"
This interview was great; I can't wait to get the book! Thank you!
Wow,thank you guys ,my fellow X-ers ,loved the interview and it feels great!
Thought-provoking conversation. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Thanks, gentlemen.
Be grateful for the cool rainy weather. Thailand is experiencing 40+ Celcius every day. Not nice!
This really meant a lot to me. Thank you.
I hope you get your information out there in any media podcast tik toc etc etc we need this to save humanity
Really enjoyed this conversation. Thank you. I had the thought that you should really do a series breaking down AA, your experience with it, and why it is valuable.
For me religion is like a tool. We develop spiritual capacities,skills and qualities like gratitude, joy,love,compassion etc,etc. and service to humanity. Much love
Excellent episode, really enjoyed it. My only real qualm is both of their (for the most part) dismissal of psychedelics. I do agree that they are not the complete answer and you will get a lot more questions throughout your journeys - in which this ongoing, infinite process which can be escapism. That said, their evaluation does come off as people without first hand experience and/or have had mediocre experiences. I understand that society is finding a socially satisfactory acceptance of psychedelics with the whole mental health angle (which is certainly wonderful and true in my experience) but it is very humdrum compared to what this realm truly entails. It seems like most of the discussions around psychs in the public are from a trauma repair/metal health angle, but for others like myself it's the simple fact that you aren't going to see your hands morphing into trees/the visual spectacles under everyday 3D/5D existence nor are you going to have as obvious of communications with other beings from other dimensions/densities. Psychedellics offer an obvious confirmation of all things mystical through direct experience which normal life simply does not offer in as visually stunning or captivating of a way. I believe that, sure, you can get lost in this but there is a healthy medium in which you could spend a whole life making journeys as long as it is truly progressive.
Yeah, that segment didn’t hit right for me either. I did agree that they shouldn’t be the sole path for connecting to your essence or the divine. But as much as they didn’t like the newfound western entry into psychedelics, they also don’t sound knowledgeable enough to have such judgements around what people do in their professional or daily lives, after psychedelic experiences.
It’s not for anyone to say about how other people are processing or integrating those experiences. Yes, I don’t want psychedelics to be used and not integrated, or used recklessly. I’m also grateful they’re leaking into the mainstream, even if it’s messy, because they ARE helping people to gain insight into the human experience and evolve.
@@TheFreedPerspective Indeed, glad I wasn't the only one who found this portion of the interview to be off. Some people get scared away too, which is very understandable, so maybe either of them experienced this.
Love the conversation, my only pet peeve is when Rainn is finishing a deep thought and Rich will respond “Sure.”
I know it’s a personal thing, not controlling what Rich is saying, I just find it funny. 😂
Rainn Wilson brought up so many intelligent points regarding certain subjects EG the idea of freedom - boy are we missing this important differentiation in today's overuse of the word sovereignty !
Kevin Holland (Kung Fu) vs Wonderboy Thompson (Karate)
In the UFC recently was an epic display of traditional Martial Arts being affective in Combat at the absolute highest levels. I recommend everyone watch that fight.
"Dada I'm really upset about income inequality"😂😂
At 1:35:30 you joked about getting ChatGTP to write some Haikus about the podcast....
Here is what it came up with:
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I just wanted to say that where I went in Morocco 5 years ago the traffic wasn't a free for all, in case anyone was worried about visiting. For the most part they followed traffic laws and I never felt unsafe in a vehicle or walking along the streets.
I loved this. Thank you.
Just watched Farmworkers: John Oliver last week tonight. Have you done any videos about this modern day slavery? Would love to see your opinion on it and advice on what plant based individuals can do to better the situation in addition to voting.
Amazing and inspiring conversation! 👏🙏
Never knew that Dwight is such a deep and beautiful human being.
Bears
Beets
Battlestar Galactica
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I love that Rainn used the word "panoply" in the beginning, meaning: a complete or impressive collection of things, a magnificent or impressive array.
Rainn, you are a golden human being.
Haven't even started watching but I miss Dwight so much :)
Love the interview. Having just gone on pilgrimage to Israel myself and having been immersed in so many sacred sites while there, I had the same thoughts when coming back to Los Angeles. How can I find the sacred here? But it was much easier than I anticipated. Los Angeles actually has a deep spiritual history and there are many sacred gardens, temples, and other sites around the area, but, even more important for me, there is beautiful Nature all around us. I only need to drive 15 minutes in any direction to find great natural spaces where I can connect with Nature and the divine.
And you can always connect with the divine by going inside yourself, no matter where on Earth, physically, you may be. 🌷
@@iamdebmiller definitely! I agree. I think it's good to connect to divinity within and without regularly.
@@justinbirkholz Me too. I do find it's easier to feel connected if there is some level of beauty/nature around me. I imagine it's the same for you.
Great podcast
Love this guy! I will read his book.
That was amazing!!!
Really enjoyed this
1:47:27 - Surprised he didn't talk about his vegan diet as a part of his daily routine.
Wakan Takan, Tunkashila, Unci Maca, thank you, the beauty way from the Dine, yes, thank you for bringing attention to Native Americans and honoring their ways. To help preserve their traditions would be a great service to this nation and to society. And to help with the mental health crisis we all face and especially our young people will be facing…. Not out of morality, but necessity.
I’ve come to realize that even atheists can agree we all have ancestors and by honoring them, we help honor ourselves. Making peace with them, by acknowledging that they are the ones that came before us, the best we can do to help make the way for generations to come by honoring our home, our earth. Our breath, clean air, our blood, clean water, our bodies, save soils, ❤
Lastly, I’m so glad to know their words and to have been in the presence of elders that have shared their wisdom and their songs. Their songs keep the spirit alive. Please help preserve them. It is the heartbeat of this land.
1:58:00 Uplifting words.