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THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Starting A Spiritual Revolution w/ Rainn Wilson

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Ed Mylett

Education, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.913.6K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2023

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

This week we’re going to make it RAINN! Dive into uncharted territory and unlock the secrets to a spiritual revolution in this mind-bending interview! Buckle up, my friends, because we have a truly remarkable guest on the show this week—none other than the extraordinary RAINN WILSON! While Rainn is widely recognized for his brilliant portrayal of DWIGHT SCHRUTE in the iconic series, The Office, his real-life thoughts and beliefs may catch you off guard. Brace yourselves as we embark on an extraordinary journey that goes beyond our preconceived notions. We kick off our conversation with a topic that often goes unspoken in our culture—DEATH and the transformative SPIRITUAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL implications of this inevitable phenomenon. As we share our personal experiences of losing our fathers, you'll gain invaluable insights including: The significance of a SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION in our current times The harmonious coexistence of SCIENCE and SPIRITUALITY Rainn's personal battles with ADDICTION and ANXIETY Leveraging pain as a catalyst for personal success The profound impact of RELIGION on our lives Cultivating our capacity to LOVE better The transformative power of being OTHER CENTERED Exploring the realm of TRANSCENDENCE Rainn also provides thought-provoking answers to some of the most timeless and profound spiritual questions: Why do BAD THINGS happen to GOOD PEOPLE? What is the PURPOSE behind SUFFERING? I won't spoil Rainn's answers for you, but rest assured, they will leave you pondering deeply. This powerful episode will be a catalyst for you to embark on a profound introspection of your own SPIRITUAL PLACE AND PATH in this world. Get ready to experience a mind-opening journey that will shape your perspective and leave an indelible mark on your soul.

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is The Edmila Show.

0:07.0

Welcome back to the show, everybody.

0:10.0

I'm really excited to talk to this man today because, you know, it's interesting.

0:14.0

I was really a fan of his work. I think probably my favorite comedic television character

0:18.0

of all time, seriously. I know it's my wife's for sure, is Dwight from the office. I mean,

0:25.0

like the favorite character of my wife ever. And because of that, how much belly laughing

0:29.0

I've done in my life because of this man probably mine. And then I start digging into him

0:35.0

and his work outside of acting to me, with all due respect, is 100 times more compelling

0:41.0

than his prolific acting career. And I mean it. I read his entire book in one sitting.

0:47.0

And then I handed the book to my wife and said, you need to read this and she read it in one setting.

0:53.0

And I just think because his work affects me and the things that I'm the stage of my life,

0:57.0

what Reigns talking about is the most important to me. So my guest today is Reign Wilson.

1:03.0

His book is called Soul Boom right here. Why we need a spiritual revolution. And I couldn't agree more.

1:09.0

So Reign, welcome to the show, brother.

1:11.0

Ed, what a fantastic introduction. I got to say that my favorite radio slash podcast hosts wife is your wife.

1:19.0

And I don't mean anything disrespectful. And I'm also wondering if they won the single sitting

1:25.0

of the reading of my book happened on the toilet or not. It was not. It was actually on a chair on the beach.

1:31.0

So not quite although I'm 52. So I had to use the toilet three or four times as I sat there and read it,

1:37.0

but I held it because the book was that good. So anyway, I'm really a pleasure to speak with you.

1:42.0

Thank you for your kind words. Really excited to dig in. I mean it, man.

1:46.0

You know what? I want to go all over the place today. So we're going to get into as quickly as we can.

1:49.0

All right. Something weird about me that I think is weird about you, but that more people should do.

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