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The Ass Carrying the Message

Friday 21st April 2023

Kirk Waterman explores how we perceive and share recovery messages using the 'ass' and 'white knight' analogy in this episode of 'Sobriety Rocks'.
7 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Transformative
Calming

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Messages of Hope: Choosing How We Carry Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Kirk reflects on the transformative power of the recovery message
  • Encourages listeners to embrace positivity and transformation
  • Shares a calming meditation for promoting peace and mindfulness
Regardless of how I'm viewed, I'm going to keep carrying a message of hope and transformation. There's still too many people struggling who don't know there's a way to be free of their addictions and live an amazing life.
Ever wondered how the way we deliver and receive messages can shape our recovery journey? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Sobriety Rocks', host Kirk Waterman dives into this very topic. Using the vivid analogy of the 'ass' and the 'white knight', Kirk reflects on his own experiences with addiction and recovery. He candidly shares how, in his early days, he often dismissed the messages of hope and help, seeing only the flaws in those who delivered them.
But as his struggle with addiction deepened, he began to see these messengers in a new light – not as donkeys, but as white knights bearing vital messages of transformation and hope. Kirk's storytelling is both engaging and relatable, making complex ideas accessible and inspiring. He challenges listeners to consider how they perceive and share messages of recovery. Are you dismissing valuable advice because of who delivers it?
Or are you open to the wisdom that can come from unexpected sources? This episode isn't just about introspection; it's also packed with practical advice. Kirk wraps up with a soothing meditation designed to foster peace and mindfulness, providing listeners with tools to support their sobriety journey. If you're looking for a mix of heartfelt stories, actionable insights, and a bit of humor, this episode of 'Sobriety Rocks' is a must-listen.