If You Suffer From Depression or Anxiety, You Need to Watch This | Rainn Wilson on Impact Theory

Yes, you know him from The Office, but Rainn Wilson has an inspiring career that not only extends well past that show, but has even evolved past just being an actor. He founded SoulPancake, an incredible platform that creates content celebrating creativity and exploring life’s big questions.
On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Rainn Wilson takes on some of the biggest questions we face as a society today--a mental health crisis that is disproportionately harming younger people, climate change, and an epidemic of loneliness that has only gotten worse with the pandemic. He discusses how therapy helped him deal with severe anxiety, talks about why service to others is so important, and advocates looking at the data on big issues like global warming.
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SHOW NOTES:
Rainn discusses mental health, especially its increase among young people [0:51]
Rainn shares his battle with anxiety, and says it never happened when on stage [6:15]
Rainn talks about the gestalt therapy he has used to deal with anxiety [10:25]
We are most satisfied when we serve others, as that creates human flourishing [15:37]
Rainn advocates compassion for others, and making yourself a better person [21:39]
Gratitude is the number one tool of people of faith [28:08]
All teenagers want to do is be with other teenagers, and right now they can’t [32:47]
Rainn explains how he got involved in climate change [34:09]
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Tom advocates not merely taking sides on issues, but actually investigating the data [40:01]
QUOTES:
“I’m a big proponent of therapy because my parents didn’t know how to talk about emotions, let alone to teach me how to process feelings.” [11:12]
“We rise to our maximum potential when we’re of service to others.” [17:36]
“One of the worst ways to achieve happiness, contentment, whatever you want to call it, is through materialism.” [18:44]
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[@dailyaffirmations9496]

To anybody who’s reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life.

[@MindNow]

That’s very nice of u

[@whiteybopbop9232]

Amen

[@katelynmccorkle9902]

Thank you :)

[@goldie9411]

Thank you. 💞

[@CATNIPDEALER77]

Thank you, I agree. Let's all get well and have peace! We all are capable of happiness and content lives.

[@DonnieIp]

If you're depressed, you're living in the past. If you're anxious, you're living in the future. If you're at peace, you're living in the moment. -Lao Tzu

[@graphicallydeb9897]

just used this for a sign! Thank You

[@MC_Mega-Jessup]

Call me The Doctor, 'cause I'm depressed and anxious. 😎

[@borp6912]

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why it's called the present." - Kung Fu Panda

[@ktownsearch2012]

Well said! Stay safe everyone!

[@CATNIPDEALER77]

Wonderful quote. Thanks!

[@inbasicterms-popculturevid1704]

“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” -Charles Spurgeon

[@JohnDoe-us7mt]

Charles Spurgeon the theologian?

[@BTru90]

Growing up struggling with fear and anxiety I found a scripture that has helped me tremendously. I repeat this everyday to myself and I hope it helps someone. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” ‭‭II Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

[@audun82]

Love it! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@TonyaA7]

Thanks its one I have been reading also . Ive been struggling with worrying and fears feeling anxious etc. Im believeing for God to bring me healing and deliverance from all this.

[@lifeinseason]

"Maximizing how much you matter (to others) is the number one cause of human flourishing." -Wilson Yes, LOVE IT!

[@JasonSilverstein]

Good one!

[@christinajackson3461]

@Candy Jones do you have info, candy? I'm shocked. How sad. Where is this coming from?

[@lizk.s.robert5370]

i love ur channel &this guy was talking exactly about stuff that happened to me that made me cry since the second he start talking. thank u so much.

[@graphicallydeb9897]

Laying in bed with a thousand things to do. Hugged my dog that is nearing the end of his life. Wondering who will hug me when it’s my turn to go. Have so much to do and be grateful for.. typing here instead of doing it.

[@Decopainterandtea]

Get up. You will rest better after you get things done.

[@graphicallydeb9897]

@@Decopainterandtea Yep-- did it and feel a lot better.. Going to put a sign by the bed to remind me. I seem to be flip flopping a lot lately.. on a roller coaster. I will feel great and then have to pull up again.

[@Decopainterandtea]

@@graphicallydeb9897 I understand. Glad you are feeing better.

[@jerklecirque138]

@@Decopainterandtea Needed to hear this. Thanks.

[@Decopainterandtea]

@@jerklecirque138 💚💛🧡

[@Waltaro91]

Imagine that you are caught between two forces. One, the force of conditioning, pulls you toward a life full of effort and struggle. The other, the force of the soul, pulls you toward a life that is effortless. The contest appears to be grossly unfair, because the first force has a huge alliance behind it. Everyone you know accepts that life is difficult , and therefore society demands that you go along, not only in word and deed, but even in the thoughts that run through your head. For your thoughts are not your own. You have assimilated a hundred voices from the wider environment- family, friends, mass media, society in general - and now they speak to you from inside your own mind. You are not your thoughts. When you stop identifying with them, they will weaken and dissolve over time.

[@mcmillan8911]

I took a screenshot so I could share this with several racist facebook friends... never to late to be aware of your thoughts and how u can change them.

[@mcmillan8911]

@Mikhail Freidkin I live on an island and people are sparse lol. I love everyone and hope the best for them in their growth. Everyone's been raised/brainwashed differently. It is crazy to me how people can post only of politics and race but nothing of their family or accomplishments.

[@thefertilemind]

@Candy Jones both are correct. Removing them can still mean you understand them and have compassion for them and the state they're in and the role they're playing in your life. But when there's an illness inside the body we want it removed, when there's an illness outside the body we justify why we tolerate it? It's silly. YOU first.

[@christinajackson3461]

@Mikhail Freidkin I wanna know how pedophiles got brought into this. Lol what???

[@carlafarrace6779]

Hey Tom, perfect! I'm always grateful, when celebrities come out about their struggles with depression and/or anxiety. It gives a much-needed focus on this particular pandemic. The truth is, is that people who have no experience with these issues, really don't want to deal with or listen to the cries. I love it (not really) when someone tells you that should be grateful for being on the planet. That every day is a gift. Talk about shaming people, who already feel this way. We crave love and acceptance. Unfortunately, we're always chasing them, when we shouldn't have to. Thank you, Rainn! Thank you, Tom!

[@kierali]

Wow ..thank you, just gained a whole new appreciation for Rainn and his ability to communicate these ways of being..

[@ankitajha]

I'm been binge watching the office during quarantine 😁

[@amiraclemens9218]

Same! It’s an awesome time 😁

[@lovekindness7389]

Golden Girls 😃

[@smagh7483]

Quarantine is for sick people, house arrest is for healthy people.

[@twofierce]

Me too 😁

[@NowisEvollovetion]

In this world in which we are taught to feed our own inner pain, by habitually both talking and thinking about those very events that actually gave birth to it. Of course, it can come as no surprise to see that so many individuals are now having to suffer at the hands of their out of control emotions/thoughts.

[@tadeohartfiel2035]

Boy i have no idea how to express how much thankful i am to be listening to this like so bad, man i hope this brings us all together it is really and trully wonderful to speak out ur problems so thanks

[@John03140]

Thank you for sharing, Rainn. Absolutely love your character on the Office too!

[@denisselby1517]

Hey Tom, another great conversation. I am extremely grateful. I love how this video touches on connection and values. Now, in this time, here, is an intense opportunity for everyone to lead, and steer humanity in our best direction I'd love to see your vision in these times x

[@micahgotthatgame271]

Loved this so much! Just what I needed to hear

[@aladpurehostility]

"Identity theft is not a joke Jim."

[@thereallinnz9407]

Was going to comment the same😂

[@electrodeboy]

Millions of families suffer every year!

[@sammyspataro6469]

Being grateful heals anxiety because anxiety stems from fear which comes from the mind. Grattude comes from the heart which ends anxiety. Anxiety can't exist when your in a state of gratitude. Fear and gratitude cant exist at the same time.

[@muzerhythm2242]

THANK YOU for addressing this...Especially now! More people than ever right now will be affected by depression, anxiety, ect. And now more than ever we need to address stigma especially what is shown in the media that people dealing with mental illness are dangerous and scary...we need to address the fears so people can have the support they need and not feel ashamed to get help.

[@ryzewisdom]

I'm all about slaying shame for all things. Especially for aiming to feel better if they're down and depressed. I love when people speak out so that others can be unashamed of whatever they're feeling shame over. Great comment!

[@marfisialanza4071]

Great episode. Really interesting and really explains so many daily struggles that everyone goes through everyday and feels hopeless about. This really dives deep into this issues and It really makes me feel 100% more prepare and aware of those struggles when they will come to surfaces

[@ShanikHughes]

Thank you for this channel Tom! I’ve been a huge fan since your conference at UCI the Cove.

[@guitarsz]

Thanks for what you’re doing Rainn and for sharing.

[@gutinovak]

Meditation is the key to happiness!

[@rroman2752]

THANKS FOR TELLING YOUR STORY!!!! AMAZING!! TOM I APPRECIATE YOU BEING GENUINELY INTERESTED!!

[@behuman5725]

Loved this interview!!

[@sunvavachi]

This was an interesting topic. I myself do my duty to people but am struggling still in a lot of parts of my life. I am spiritual and I think the real essence is being true to oneself in order to serve. To let go of the daily stress. We do ideally need money to survive and if one makes money does not mean it is bad. It is how we handle our mind, our actions and what we do, hear, say and speak out to another being on this planet. It was nice to hear this reminder by you both and I hope that we all obtain what we want to achieve in life.

[@mikebisaillon8878]

Tom: You interviewed well in this episode. You asked thoughtful questions and allowed guest to respond without interruption. Your Pre-covid form...please continue. Show is much more enjoyable to listen too.

[@ryzewisdom]

agreed! He did a great job with this interview.

[@Brandon-bh7pj]

I'm 23 and I've been really struggling with depression more than usual these last few years. Been some really lonely and tough times for me. I'm struggling to let go of the past and forget certain traumas and then things I've done that I really regret. I feel like a bad and crap person at times. Thinking I don't deserve to get better and that there's no point for me. So I've basically just been brushing my problems aside or just keeping them all into myself and not doing anything about it. My life feels very dull and I feel vulnerable and scared at times because of this feeling i have. Deep down I know I wanna get better. Watching this and listening was so insightful and gave me alot of relief so thank you.

[@SuzSingsnTris]

I hope you’re feeling better!

[@SUABANANA]

I see Tom lighten up so much in this episode. It's good to see him smiling a lot,😁

[@neptunevenus]

Great conversation. I’m glad he mentioned Gestalt therapy. I love that.

[@XfussymistressX]

i love that too!

[@dylanjankiewicz5724]

This is one of the best thing I’ve ever found for helping yourself understand your own mental health.

[@CompSciCentral]

Dwight has been curing my depression for years. Literally my spirit animal. Tom, I'd love to be a guest on your show in a few years once I reach my goals.

[@gronksteady]

Keep saying "once I reach my goals" and they will always be living in the future. You are already reaching your goals RIGHT NOW!

[@timstatler3214]

@@gronksteady Ain't that the truth! Hope you're doing well!

[@jennifermccarthy7063]

I needed this today

[@JasonSilverstein]

If you focus on making yourself better and the world better everything will be ok according to Rainn. Great message! I suffer from depression and anxiety, I talk about that on my channel in hopes that it may help people.

[@makemoneynow5061]

As always, quality videos right here!

[@postmodernyogi296]

Very refreshing to hear this. I lost my Mother 3 years ago at 29. And also graduated with a degree in Psychology at 24. One of my professors highly recommended seeing what it felt like to be on the other side of the table. 8 years later, I finally decided to see a Psychologist after experiencing moderate anxiety because our family business was struggling, at one time, I was a solid college hockey player so I lost that identity. I felt like I was floating through life just treading water. Since seeing a Psychologist; I have finally saw a dentist and got my teeth fix which added tons of confidence, I learned how to trout fish in various waterways, and I also obtained my real estate license. All during the pandemic. Invest in yourself, see a Psychologist. There is nothing to be afraid of. All of those hardcore athletes, actors, business people, and musicians are more than likely seeing Psychologists.

[@jeremyoroh2877]

Rainn Wilson & Tom Bilyeu, you’re two great men 💪🏽

[@MKII22]

Great conversation 👍

[@hectoroficial3897]

Excelente video, es tan buena las conversaciones de Tom Bilyeu que aprendo ingles con sus videos, thanks

[@66lai]

Gestalt Theory is a powerful therapy and I often describe it as emotional baggage to my clients, that baggage gets pretty heavy overtime and weighs ourselves down even keeping us stuck in life. When we can understand the messages our emotions have for us they become sign posts to help us move forward and navigate our journey. Suppression leads to depression. Thank you Tom and Rainn for opening up a conversion that has the potential to help people to unpack excess baggage and take a step forward in the direction they need and want in life.

[@christinajackson3461]

I went ahead and talked to my inner "Sad Sophie" and it did feel like a real recognition and release. I never thought I would get therapy tips from a beet farmer. Lol

[@sammyspataro6469]

Anxiety is a calll to action. If you look at every super hero they transform into an empwering persona to fix any life problem. Anxiery is a spiritual transformation. In order to transform you must develop a healthy relationship with that part of yourself. Great video...

[@himal_pillay]

WHO: 1/5 teenagers are depressed, 1/4 are anxious. Mental Health was a pandemic before COVID. We got to do what we can to support each other and help those in need. If you're struggling right now, I wish you good health fortune. Keep your head up and don't give up. Big Love - Himal

[@tmoney444]

Covid isn’t even really a pandemic, it’s just the only thing the media focuses on

[@libelulal6258]

I think Rainn Wilson is very brave for sharing his struggles with depression for the great purpose of racing awareness. I like him as an actor and, after watching this interview, I like him even more as a person. By the way, there are a lot of people having success conquering depression and other mental lines with the “carnivore” diet.

[@savburchinskiy899]

Wow! It resonated with me so much when Tom at 16:08 min said that his anxiety started to develop as soon as his self awareness grew, and then after he began having anxiety he lost his self awareness and had to build it back up to become less anxious again. This is super interesting and I’m so eager to see more research on why it happens in such a pattern.

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

same here - such an intriguing insight

[@jazznroll5]

There are some many people out there that want to help me protect my mental health, that i decided that my mental health is perfect. Thank you.

[@Riffeeee]

Cool man. Name three of the most useful takeaways you've gathered so far?

[@jazznroll5]

@@Riffeeee The basic principles of stoic philosophy are enough for anyone to take control of their mind and their mental health. Except those who have some kind of brain damage or maybe significant emotional or psychological trauma that may additionally need medical treatment.

[@thehappyhustler]

love this!

[@ziggazaggastudio4429]

i cannot WAIT to watch this

[@Drstephenstokes]

TOP SHELF TOM... REALLY GOOD CONTENT.

[@luciferthestar6797]

Just brilliant

[@alexanderberhane436]

Tom, I can't believe you brought Rainn Wilson back! His interview at quest was one of my favourites!

[@bagelbomber110491]

I completely relate, vicious anxiety attacks controlled my life for years. I’ve taken several psychology courses and listened to people like this for hours on end searching for an answer. Interestingly, neurologically, anxiety shows up in the brain the same way as excitement. If you can trick yourself into turning your anxiety into being amped up about something (easier said than done) the fear melts away. I also recommend reading some of viktor frankl’s books on logotherapy, he talks quite a bit about a solution to that existential dread that causes so much suffering.

[@christinajackson3461]

Wow. Good point. Actors get benefit from saying "anxiety is chemically the same as excitement. I'm just excited!"

[@MrAden-sc5qx]

Priceless

[@sebp400]

Rainn Wilson in Hesher, plays a role that touches on this subject. A small movie that I watch at least once a year. really touching, and funny.

[@christinajackson3461]

I'm glad to be reminded of that movie

[@lynnmarieanderson1744]

I don't know why I feel angry watching this. I'm grateful he's bringing attention to mental health issues, but a lot of them go so much deeper than what's being glossed over the surface here. Feeling suicidal is terrible, going through severe depression is horrible, people can be totally debilitated by it. I've had to be hospitalized on terrible psychiatric wards just desperately trying to get some help and feeling like I've been placed in a prison setting. This issue is a lot more serious than a cocktail conversation. And I believe in being of service, I've volunteered in the past in senior assisted living and nursing centers. But I don't know if it meant much. Older adults can have serious mental health issues as well as younger people. I lost an uncle who was in his 50s to suicide. Loneliness is a problem across the board. I just feel an urgency to speak up about all of this. This pandemic is slowly driving us all crazy.

[@therealfinnaspring8585]

Depression is rampant in nursing homes and the elderly :( they feel lost abandoned and forgotten and useless. Definitely a disease for all generations. I'm sure you visiting meant a lot to the elders you visited (from a former nursing home CNA)

[@user-kq7to9ok9k]

Hi Lynn, I agree with you 100%. I enjoy Tom's podcast but some like this one miss the mark by over exaggerating the title. However, comments like yours and many others here do exemplify the depth and scope of the hold mental illness has on living in constant emotional pain and uncertainty. I was hoping that their discussion would provide more benefits and techniques of how to remove this emotional prison we find ourselves in.

[@kieram.castle5683]

From what I've experienced, I definitely struggle in the areas of drawing away from my pain and focusing on things outside myself. So I just want to encourage you to go back to this episode the moment when you are feeling less (angry sad scared anxious, revengeful etc.) Which is very normal to feel. If I were to re-explain what I think I'm hearing him say is ... The act of focusing outward. Stepping for a moment, to see the world, people, and past circumstances, WeALL😌 can learn to balance out views ( which we can learn over time). In the "idea" of helping others, we get us distracted from our pain. Thankfulness is also another tool available for us. To stop the painWe feel when thinking about other people places things.frustrations etc He then explained alot of tools and scenarios which lessen the strength our INTENSE feelings.

[@realbobbyaxel]

Tom Bilyeu long live

[@BravoBones]

As a Baha'i myself this hit me right in the feels. because its Facts

[@jakerodrocks]

My song for depression kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIDJioOCg8eGaaM

[@adityabirsingh2601]

Online class is going on added to watch later for now

[@journeyoflovelight]

Thank you...

[@maleehahuda]

It's also in east materialism in my country everybody is after money and things like that

[@izuddinsalleh1868]

Excellent guy!

[@eddier.6749]

Great interview, thank you so much. Great actor and great human being.

[@russellsharp3067]

Read his Twitter post and see if you say the same thing. The guy is a gross human being

[@jdt8983]

A life focused in on philanthropy as an antidote to depression? I guess pointing towards that in most things we do might get us closer to having a why in the morning. I hope Rainn understands that it's not just his focus on global warming that's making a big difference; but his comedy has been super helpful (to me at least) in helping create a better life. The Office is still a good antidepressant. Thanks Rainn

[@SW-wf3gy]

I was healed from my depression and anxiety with Pranic Healing. Never thought I could feel happy and at peace like how I feel now. I hope all ppl with depression can get out of it. It’s like an abyss.

[@hildastrangwayes9162]

What is prancing healing? Thank you

[@AberrantArt]

@@hildastrangwayes9162 "spiritual powers, chi, life force " aka nonsense.

[@pranavlimaye]

@@AberrantArt man, I was hoping it would be an _actual_ treatment that I've never heard of :( So like a placebo with unsatisfactory explanations and a lot of big magic words?

[@letsdomath1750]

Yoga Nidra cured my depression, and Self-Enquiry finished off the residual anxiety. Prana nidra is neat, but Ujjayi pranayama is challenging with a stuffy nose, lol.

[@CalicoCooperFan]

Tom could you interview Ashton Kutcher, Keanu Reeves, and Alice Cooper?

[@nandanap9225]

What a great human being

[@MehGamin]

I love this

[@freedom_foz_6337]

This was a 💎.

[@lashawn369]

Checking in from the DMV

[@tmoney444]

Same! Pg County in here

[@omnificent15]

For me loving, caring, giving...can't be less or more...that's not like measured in kilos..one has the vibe or not in different moments. To have a goal to be a better person means, one's constantly judging oneself. To be in peace is to forget about self.

[@taclejahayes3064]

These videos help me when I’m going tru it

[@janec.kowalczyk5824]

This is music to God's ears...because Hollywood & The Church are preachimg the same thing.... #Compassion ❤🙏 This is just what the #World needs more of! Thank you Tom & Rainn 😊❤

[@milasaba7594]

Sooo true! Scientist Insights vs Inaction 🙈

[@arsiema]

Tom looks amazing

[@user-ot7lj7tp2i]

Yes they both do 🙌beautiful people

[@sammyspataro6469]

Depression is living in the past focusing on regret. Anxiety is living in the future focusing on uncertainty.

[@david.walters]

Emotional trauma can win over you...ONLY IF YOU LET IT! The heart is where your truest and eternal self resides. It is the absolute and complete foundation of your core being. Let it guide you. The heart has always been beside you. 🙏🏽🌿💚

[@seemranhoro1572]

❤🙏🏽

[@letsdomath1750]

That's all well and good, but in order to do that, you need to learn how to access your eternal self. Techniques like yoga nidra, Self-Enquiry, Madhyadasha, etc. bridge that gap.

[@joecarder7850]

Somebody should do a study based in schools to find out if nutritional deficiencies impact mental health and depression. I had major anxiety problems and suicidal thoughts for years. Found out I have celiac, changed my diet, worked with doctors for 2 years, got my diet on track and got the right supplementation. Mental health dramatically improved with no psych therapy intervention.

[@soliri0722]

I have never clicked so fast on a video

[@AbhayKumar-lt4hb]

thanks

[@livingstoneoteng633]

Our dear Lord said: Who by thinking can add a cubit to their stature? I think one very effective way to surmount anxiety and depression is by "deeply realising" their obvious wastefulness!

[@sagarpareek1625]

Love From India

[@AberrantArt]

At least he realizes the world is fucked up. It's refreshing to hear someone speak truth instead of the typical "positivity" talk and everything is sunshine and rainbows and it's all in your head.

[@annekiresweb3252]

Thank you

[@dorothybailey1789]

Very interesting and full of positivity, as always, but in talking about climate change no mention was made about political and multi-national company interests (energy industries hugely based on fossil fuel, the pharmaceutical industry and the agriculture and food industry) whose interests more often that not go against any changes to counter climate change.

[@dorothybailey1789]

I still try to do my « bit » however

[@auralunaa]

“YOU” are not anxious, your subconscious is 🧘‍♂️

[@auralunaa]

@Ghost Worm Let me clarify :) You’re not in control of anxiety. It’s an automatic, unconscious response to threat/danger. The subconscious, before becoming anxious, is “normal/healthy.” It then learns through unpleasant emotionally activating events or one big emotional experience. Then that is installed and now the unconscious mind activates the FFF-response automatically, without your conscious “consent.” Hence why I say “you” are not anxious, because more often than not we know consciously that it’s irrational to be anxious in certain situations - like social anxiety for instance, you know there’s no reason to be anxious consciously, but the subconscious mind believes otherwise - it has learned there’s danger around other people, and that controls your behavior. Your reticular activating system picks up on a threat immediately, whether in physical reality or mentally, and that can activate the FFF-response - and you’re not in control whether it activates or not. What I’m saying is that a healthy subconscious does not fire the FFF-response. And also, it can be unlearned and rewired to be normal again. Hopefully that makes more sense to what I meant :-)

[@kingh2310]

@@auralunaa Does some people have a more senstive fff-response? So how can someone fix this if he is just a more anxious/sensitive person?

[@TonyaA7]

So how do we stop that response and rewire it. Shit sucks...

[@muhammadadeeb1181]

Did anyone notice when he said idiot at @ 35:50 ....sounded just like him calling Jim idiot😂👀

[@rabgahere1640]

Sir I'm related to what you had gone through

[@bnsgokugreat]

Update guys! Completed reading another book. Book count: 277 :)

[@Riffeeee]

Nice! Name three of the most useful takeaways you've gathered so far?

[@bnsgokugreat]

@@Riffeeee 1) People are not enlightened but rather they have enlightened moments. Therefore, we have to constantly improve ourselves to experience more enlightened moments instead of thinking that we have attained enlightenment. 2) Our habits show who we are but not our goals or plans. 3) We are not out thoughts. :D

[@Riffeeee]

@@bnsgokugreat Good ones! Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@bnsgokugreat]

@@Riffeeee :D :D :D

[@cmhardin37]

Why did you post the fact you read a book?

[@phoelixfire433]

You should interview Sally Fallon.

[@essaysbyken]

Rainn is a tremendous ambassador for God-believers in the world who don't feel the need to force religion on others or reject science. Science is not the enemy of religion-ignorance and insecurity are. If someone believes that God created the universe, they can also believe that science was the tool the Divine utilized to carry out such a project.

[@tanmayjain460]

Came as a fan of DWIGHT. Left as a fan of RAIN Wilson

[@sebp400]

did you ever see the movie Hesher with Rainn? It kinda touches those subjects in a fiction.

[@AnthonyGarcia-kr9vu]

A lot of this started with GenX... We were the forgotten children. The government made a lot of fatherless children.

[@guitarsz]

I DO love what he said about scientists failing us, and to some degree I agree. However I think we’ve been on a pandemic of apathy for many decades and I really think it’s a product of not seeing support and action from the government and major industries who just don’t give a shiz about the data. It’s hard to have enthusiasm and a voice when you feel you’re shouting to the wind.

[@tadeohartfiel2035]

It trully is awfull when ur experimenting axiety or panic attacks or simple rage that u wanna get out and the fact that u dont want to let tge other know becouse of what he/she might think just gest me.out of my skin u know couse people should be well informed too and not to say or do some bull* that might afect the person suffering ao please every one inform yours selfs u have no idea how much ur helpinng that person with issues u can go to many sucidal interviws and notice that the cant feel heard or inderstood (forgive my writing) im from aegentina but i needed to say this and i would love for people to reed tgis couse dam* it is a massive deal and ull see that if we solve problems like this other problems will be solve too it is amazing

[@aarkmish8087]

13:00 18:44 17:36

[@magicalpatterns]

Therapy is the worse. It triggers you more. Is reliving pain and stress. I didn’t know this until I learned about DNRS or neuro plasticity.

[@letsdomath1750]

Agreed, I found yoga nidra more effective. DNRS has some overlap.

[@drumgrandpa]

There are some things about myself I can’t explain to anyone. There are some things I don’t understand at all. Haruki Murakami

[@jc2333]

How do I sleep Better with depression and anxiety?

[@letsdomath1750]

By doing hours and hours of yoga nidra. It's a relaxation technique similar to a set of guided meditations. Yoga nidra alleviates depression and anxiety by helping relax the physical body and mind, and it can cure even chronic sleep-maintenance insomnia caused by all forms of psychological stress. Please start as soon as possible: kzbin.info/aero/PLqEWXVGDmfKRdbYmnV4hz2GRaqTQ3VrNp

[@kylefosselman9688]

15:20 is Gold

[@crpggamer]

One concept I'm always curious about is that people keep reiterating we are a social creature and need to be social and serve to be happy. Is this truly the case or just a concept? In certain philosophical circles isolation is where people go to fix themselves. They go to a cave and sit until all the ideas society supplanted in them go away. Touching on materialism again would people really be willing to give up their luxuries? How much money do people waste on fancy hair styles, moisturizes, exercise, diet, comfort (air conditioners, heat, etc.), cars, houses, etc.? If the best path in life was actually not having technology and just living at one with nature would people accept that? One might argue just living in nature, hunting, and gathering seems to bring people peace of mind. Perhaps society is part of the issue in general. Society creates our egos for a purpose after all. Our identities or what we think we are don't actually exist. Only our bodies made up of atoms and particles does.

[@TheSaravkumar]

This is paradox in my mind too

[@rpaulisan]

All societies are corrupt to varrying degrees. That said, don't you enjoy having plumbing in your fucking house? How about being sure that cashiers don't hustle you and actually give you the products you pay for? People should first be thankful for what they have and then try to move forwards and improve their lives and the lives of those around them.

[@crpggamer]

@@rpaulisan The problem is it all comes at a cost. People without egos wont steal. They are taught this by society. Basically what you ask is the question I posed to you. Would you be willing to give up modern day comforts and live a natural life for the betterment of the earth? Most people would say no. They would rather work multiple jobs to keep their comforts and safety. I think these comforts and societies striving to advance cause more problems then they solve. That is just my opinion. Sure I love luxuries and very few people don't. I doubt you would worry about it if you didn't know it existed.

[@rpaulisan]

@@crpggamer It's not just luxuries though. "People without egos won't steal" - that statement is so wrong there's no way to describe it. People do steal. They also beat, kill and rape. One of my points was about how valuable the law is. A world without police would be absolutely horrific. Go read lord of the flies. Go watch some poor kids play on the playground (if left unsupervised kids can get fuckin brutal). Also what exactly do you mean about living a natural life and why do you assume it would be better? What if mass farming feeds a lot of people and keeps the cost of food low?

[@crpggamer]

@@rpaulisan Kids that were raised by society and given egos.

[@ChrisWhite-fm8tg]

Rain Wilson on JRE would be cool also