Welcome to Gamblers Anonymous Philippines. GA Philippines. Gambling Addiction Philippines.
GA REFLECTION FOR TODAY
A Day at a Time by Craig Nakken is an essential recovery tool for compulsive gamblers, with daily reflections and prayers that offer hope, support, and guidance throughout the year.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS PHILIPPINES
- APRIL 27 Reflection for the Day
Am I so sure I’m doing everything possible to make my new life a success? Am I using my capabilities well? Do I recognize and appreciate all I have to be grateful for? The Gamblers Anonymous Program and its Twelve Steps of Recovery teach me that I am the possessor of unlimited resources. The more I do with them, the more they will grow—to overshadow and cancel out the difficult and painful feelings that now get so much of my attention.
Am I less sensitive today than when I first came into the Program?
Today I Pray
May I make the most of myself in all ways. May I begin to look outward to people and opportunities and wonderful resources around me. As I become less ingrown and understand myself better in relation to others, may I be less touchy and thin-skinned. May I shrug off my old the world-is-out-to-get-me feeling and see that same world as my treasure-house, God-given and boundless.
Today I Will Remember
My resources are unlimited.
TAGALOG VERSION
Ika-27 ng Abril
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Sigurado ba akong ginagawa ko ang lahat para maging matagumpay ang aking bagong buhay? Ginagamit ko ba nang maayos ang aking mga kakayahan? Kinikilala ko ba at pinahahalagahan ang lahat ng kailangan kong ipagpasalamat? Ang Programa ng Gamblers Anonymous at ang Labindalawang Hakbang ng Paggaling nito ay nagtuturo sa akin na ako ang may-ari ng walang limitasyong mga kayamanan. Kapag mas marami akong ginagawa sa kanila, lalo silang lalago—upang matabunan at kanselahin ang mahirap at masakit na mga damdamin na ngayon ay nakakakuha ng labis na atensyon sa akin.
Hindi ba ako gaanong sensitibo ngayon kaysa noong una akong pumasok sa Programa?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Nawa’y sulitin ko ang aking sarili sa lahat ng paraan. Nawa’y magsimula akong tumingin sa labas sa mga tao at mga pagkakataon at magagandang kayamanan sa paligid ko. Habang ako ay nagiging mas hindi abala sa sarili ko at mas nauunawaan ang aking sarili na may kaugnayan sa iba, nawa’y hindi ako maging masyadong maramdamin at sobrang sensitibo. Nawa’y isantabi ko ang dati kong nararamdamang ang-mundo-ay-gusto-akong-guluhin at makita ang parehong mundong ito bilang aking bahay ng kayamanan, bigay ng Diyos at walang hanggan.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Ang aking mga mapagkukunan ay walang limitasyon.
*** PAUNAWA: Pinapaalam po na ang pagsasalin sa Tagalog ng “Pagninilay sa Araw na Ito” ay hindi aprubado ng GA International Service Office. Ito po ay ginagawa ng BETS OFF HOME GROUP para makatulong sa mga adik na gustong magbago.
Articles …
GA PHILIPPINES
Gambling Addiction Philippines
GA Meetings Philippines
A Day at a Time can serve as a beacon of hope and guidance for individuals grappling with the shackles of compulsive gambling. In the throes of addiction, each day can seem like an insurmountable challenge, but adopting a daily reflection practice can illuminate a path towards recovery. This practice involves introspection, encouraging the individual to carefully examine their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors throughout the day. By scrutinizing their experiences, they begin to unravel the intricate web of triggers and patterns that fuel their gambling impulses. This heightened self-awareness lays the groundwork for transformation.
Mindfulness is a cornerstone of this process.
It encourages the compulsive gambler to be present in each moment, to recognize the fleeting thoughts of temptation as they arise. Armed with this awareness, they can intercept the impulse before it gains a stranglehold on their actions. This newfound clarity enables them to develop coping strategies tailored to their specific triggers. They might engage in alternative activities that channel their energy positively or reach out to a support network when cravings surge.
Breaking the journey into manageable chunks, focusing on one day at a time, is a crucial aspect of this approach. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the daunting prospect of battling addiction, the individual sets realistic daily goals. With every day successfully navigated, a sense of accomplishment takes root, reinforcing their commitment to recovery. This positive reinforcement, accumulated over time, becomes a sturdy foundation upon which lasting change is built.
As days evolve into weeks and weeks into months, the cumulative effect of daily reflection becomes evident. The individual’s once-turbulent thoughts begin to settle, and their actions align more closely with their aspirations. With persistence, the grip of addiction loosens, allowing them to reclaim agency over their life. Through this gradual process, the compulsive gambler emerges as a testament to the power of self-awareness, mindfulness, and resilience. A day at a time, they rewrite their story, embracing a future defined by freedom rather than compulsion.