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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.
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- SEPTEMBER 7 Reflection for the Day
If you’re not all right the way you are, it’s been said, it takes a lot of effort to get better. Realize you’re all right the way you are, and you’ll get better naturally. Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation so difficult that it seems insoluble. The more we think about it, the more we get on our own backs for our imagined inadequacy to overcome the situation—and we sink into depression. That’s the moment to recall a single phrase, slogan, or bit of philosophy, saying it over and over until it replaces thoughts of the tormenting problem—which, in the final analysis will take care of itself.
Do I sometimes forget that the thorns have roses?
Today I Pray
May I see that God gives us patterns so that we can take comfort in opposites—day follows night; silence follows din; love follows loneliness; release follows suffering. If I am ineffectual, may I realize it and try to do something constructive. If I am insensitive, may my friends confront me into greater sensitivity.
Today I Will Remember
Clouds have linings. Problems have endings.
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Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Kung hindi ka ayos sa kalagayan mo, sabi nga, kailangan ng maraming pagsisikap para gumaling. Mapagtanto na ayos ka lang sa kung ano ka, at natural kang gagaling. Minsan nahahanap natin ang ating mga sarili sa isang sitwasyon na napakahirap na tila hindi malulutas. Habang pinag-iisipan natin ito, lalo nating pinupuna ang ating sarili sa ating naiisip na kakulangan upang madaig ang sitwasyon—at lumulubog tayo sa depresyon. Iyan na ang sandali para alalahanin ang isang pangungusap, slogan, o kaunting pilosopiya, paulit-ulit itong sinasabi hanggang sa mapalitan nito ang mga kaisipan ng nagpapahirap na problema—na, sa huling pagsusuri, ay maaayos din.
Minsan ba nakakalimutan ko na ang mga tinik ay may mga rosas?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Nawa’y makita ko na ang Diyos ay nagbibigay sa atin ng mga modelo upang tayo ay maaliw sa magkasalungat—ang araw ay sumusunod sa gabi; ang katahimikan ay sumusunod sa malakas na ingay; ang pag-ibig ay sumusunod sa kalungkutan; kasunod ng pagdurusa ang pagpapalaya. Kung ako ay hindi epektibo, nawa’y mapagtanto ko ito at subukang gumawa ng isang bagay na nakakatulong. Kung ako ay hindi sensitibo, nawa’y harapin ako ng aking mga kaibigan sa higit na pagiging sensitibo.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
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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.