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Published Jun 8, 2016

Rainn Wilson on Acting, Spirituality and Living Your Purpose with Lewis Howes

Join actor Rainn Wilson as he delves into his transformative journey through the acting world, revealing how spirituality shapes his purpose and fulfillment, while sharing profound insights into career struggles, creativity, and personal growth.
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  • Spiritual Awakening

    shares his spiritual awakening, detailing his journey from a rebellious youth to a spiritually grounded adult. He explains how his initial rejection of the Baha'i faith led to a period of dissatisfaction, prompting him to explore various religious texts and ultimately return to spirituality. Rainn likens spiritual growth to technological updates, emphasizing the need for humanity to evolve with compassion and love.

    Humanity needs to update ourselves spiritually, just like iPhone updates.

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    His return to spirituality was driven by a desire to find deeper meaning and purpose in life 1 2.

       

    Finding Purpose

    Rainn discusses his ongoing quest to understand his life's purpose, acknowledging that he is still searching for definitive answers. He finds joy in acting and playing diverse characters, but also values his work with SoulPancake and his humanitarian efforts in Haiti. Rainn believes that every person has a moral obligation to improve themselves and make the world a better place simultaneously.

    Our moral purpose is to maximize ourselves and make the world a better place at the same time.

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    He emphasizes the importance of balancing personal growth with contributing to the greater good 3 4.

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