Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan on Spiritual Journeys

Jul 23, 2021

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Reza Aslan

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Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson, the multi-talented actor and producer, teams up with Reza Aslan, a renowned author and professor, to explore spirituality in depth. They dive into how happiness emerges from acts of service and highlight the importance of rituals in daily life. The duo delves into the interplay of faith and doubt, suggesting that embracing uncertainty is key to spiritual growth. They also discuss the significance of self-knowledge on one's spiritual journey, making a case for looking inward rather than seeking answers externally.

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ADVICE

Feeding the Good Wolf

Recognize and honor negative emotions like anxiety and fear, but rewire yourself towards gratitude.
Focus on developing spiritual virtues such as kindness, humility, compassion, and love.

INSIGHT

Faith in Action

Expressing faith through actions is crucial.
We reveal our true nature through what we contribute to the world.

ANECDOTE

Seligman's Happiness Study

Martin Seligman’s study revealed that pursuing pleasure led to decreased happiness in college students.
Conversely, acts of service increased their happiness levels.

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Rainn Wilson is a well-known actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. He’s also a former guest of The One You Feed, and this time, he is with Reza Aslan, Reza is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, and is the best-selling author of Zealot, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Rainn and Reza host the popular podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake.

In this episode, Rainn & Reza discuss spirituality, religion, and this journey called life.

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In This Interview, Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan and I Discuss Spiritual Journeys and …

Their new podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake
Happiness, positive psychology, and Dr. Martin Seligman’s work
How increased joy and well being comes from acts of service
Realizing that what you are seeking is already within you
The spiritual act of pausing rather than reacting
Rituals as a form of remembering
Beliefs are meaningless if we don’t practice regularly
The journey to find God is internal, not outside of us
Esoteric and exoteric properties of religion
Faith and doubt and how they are meant to go together

Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan Links:

Metaphysical Milkshake – YouTube

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