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Rainn Wilson’s personal experiences inspired his spirituality-focused podcast: “I was on death’s door”
Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on “The Office,” is using his personal experiences to highlight spirituality, saying we all need a “soul revolution.”
“I went through a lot of mental health crises when I was younger, and I found that turning to spiritual tools to help me on my path were incredibly valuable,” Wilson said on “CBS Mornings.”
His new podcast, called “Soul Bloom,” is based on his New York Times bestselling book of the same name. On it, he talks with experts, comedians and authors about creativity, spirituality and psychology.
“That’s the big question: ‘Why is this weird sitcom actor writing about spirituality and the soul and death and the meaning of life?'” Wilson joked. “It really was because I was on death’s door.”
Wilson further explained he asked himself, “why am I even here?” and “why should I be here?”
“Sometimes, when you’re at that point, the greatest and deepest revelations can come to you so I decided to dig into these big questions,” he said.
Those questions included Wilson making decision about faith, consciousness and the meaning of being a human being.
“Diving into those great holy texts of Buddhism and the Baha’i faith — I’m a member of the Baha’i faith — really brought me a lot of solace and a kind of direction in life that I’m really grateful for.”
The award-winning actor said our best attributes as humans are compassion, kindness, community and collaboration, but they aren’t always a key focus in society.
“All of our systems are based on the worst aspects of humanity,” Wilson said. “One-upmanship, backstabbing, every man for himself, competition, contest – these are our worst attributes, not our best attributes. Our best attributes are compassion, and kindness, and community, and collaboration.”
Wilson believes shifting our mind and spirit is key.
“If we consider our innate spiritualness, and whether you’re in Gaza or in Israel, or whether you’re in Russia or Ukraine, whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, we are all souls having a human experience. We can increase greatly our compassion and then if we truly feel compassion, you act on it,” he said. “It’s not just a feeling in the chest. You put it into action. Our systems need to be recalibrated. Not for profit and competition.”
Along with his podcast, Wilson discussed if he would ever reprise his role in a new spinoff of “The Office.”
“I’m always open to another Dwight appearance,” Wilson said.
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How to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today: Livestream options, more
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It will be the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Detroit Lions in a game today. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Jaguars will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak, coming into the game with a record of just 2-8. The Lions, meanwhile, have just lost once so far this season for an overall resume of 8-1. Their single loss this season was to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in September.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today, even if you don’t have cable.
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How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today
The Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you don’t need to worry if you don’t have access. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available with a variety of other options. Just note that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
Get started with Paramount+ here today.
Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
Watch the Jaguars-Lions game on Amazon Prime Video.
Fubo: Watch the Jaguars-Lions game for free
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to watch a variety of football games, Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
Get started with Fubo online now.
As the football season ramps up you may want to stock up on the latest NFL gear and merchandise. Fanatics is a great way to do so. With the latest player t-shirts, jerseys, hoodies and more, there’s plenty of stuff in stock to keep you covered this season. But don’t wait much longer. As each week in the season passes by competition for this limited merchandise will increase. Don’t wait for it to sell out.
Head over to Fanatics now to check out the latest NFL fan gear drop.