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Empathy, Compassion, Love and Respect

Wednesday 6th July 2022

Kirk Waterman reveals how empathy, compassion, love, and respect can transform your addiction recovery journey in this 'Sobriety Rocks' episode.
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The Power of Empathy in Recovery: Kirk Waterman’s Journey

Zoom co-founder, Eric Yuan said empathy, humanity and support for each other is more important than revenue than growth.
Imagine finding yourself homeless, struggling with addiction, and feeling judged by everyone around you. That was Kirk Waterman’s reality before he discovered the transformative power of empathy, compassion, love, and respect. In this heartfelt episode of 'Sobriety Rocks', Kirk shares his deeply personal story of overcoming addiction and how these virtues played a pivotal role in his recovery journey.
He reflects on how being treated with empathy and compassion by others helped him heal and eventually extend the same kindness to new members in recovery. As Kirk’s empathy and compassion grew, they blossomed into genuine love for his fellows, creating a supportive and loving community. This episode is a touching reminder that treating ourselves and others with kindness can be a powerful catalyst for change.
Kirk also discusses the importance of spirituality in fostering these virtues and how embracing change can lead to personal growth. Tune in to hear Kirk’s inspiring message and learn how cultivating empathy, compassion, love, and respect can transform your own recovery journey.