House Calls w/ Dr. Vivek Murthy |07.26.23 | Rainn Wilson:Walking A Spiritual Path In A Lonely World

Note: This episode was recorded in June 2023, prior to the SAG-AFTRA union declaring a strike.
Rainn Wilson describes himself as an actor and an artist, who writes some books about spirituality on the side. As well-known as Rainn is on the screen and stage, particularly for playing Dwight on the TV series “The Office,” we invited him on House Calls to talk about spirituality - specifically how spirituality can help us change the world for the better, from addressing global challenges like climate change, to creating more connection and community in our daily lives.
Rainn is looking for what he calls a “spiritual revolution” in which we all give back to humanity with “loving kindness.” Join us as we talk about what that looks like and how we can all help make our world a more meaningfully connected place.
(02:38) How does Rainn Wilson want to be known?
(06:42) Are we experiencing a spiritual crisis?
(11:13) How can spirituality help fix today’s world?
(15:36) How has Rainn’s personal journey with spirituality evolved?
(20:25) What precipitated Rainn’s experience of loneliness and isolation as a young man?
(24:09) What would Rainn Wilson today tell his 20-year-old self about happiness?
(34:59) How can we connect and lead with love?
(41:00) Love, kindness, and loving kindness.
(55:06) How does Rainn prioritize people and community in his life?
(01:01:11) Which of Rainn Wilson’s many pets is a being most of us have probably never encountered?
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