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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 5 Reflection for the Day
We’re often told that compulsive gamblers are perfectionists, impatient about any shortcomings—especially our own. We tend to set impossible goals for ourselves, struggling fiercely to reach our unattainable ideals. Then of course—since no person could possibly meet the extremely high standards we demand of ourselves—we find ourselves falling short. Discouragement and depression set in; we angrily punish ourselves for being less than superhuman. The next time around, rather than setting more realistic goals, we set them even higher. And we fall farther, then punish ourselves more severely.
Isn’t it about time I stopped setting unattainable goals for myself as well as for those around me?
Today I Pray
May God temper my own image of myself as a superperson. May I settle for less than perfection from myself, as well as from others. For only God is perfect, and I am limited by being human.
Today I Will Remember
I am not God; I am only human.
TAGALOG VERSIONIka-5 ng Setyembre
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Madalas tayong masabihan na ang mga adik sa sugal ay mga perpektoista, walang pasensya sa anumang pagkukulang—lalo na sa atin mismo. Ugali nating magtakda ng mga imposibleng layunin para sa ating mga sarili, malupit na lumalaban upang maabot ang ating mga hindi makamit na mga mithiin. Pagkatapos syempre—dahil walang taong maaaring makatugon sa mga napakataas na pamantayan na hinihiling natin sa ating sarili—nakikita natin ang ating sarili na nagkukulang. Ang panghihina ng loob at pagkalumbay ay papasok; galit nating pinaparusahan ang ating sarili sa pagiging mas mababang tao. Sa susunod, sa halip na magtakda ng mas makatotohanang mga layunin, itinatakda pa natin ang mga ito nang higit na mataas. At mas malayo tayong bumabagsak, at pagkatapos ay paparusahan ang ating mga sarili nang mas matindi.
Hindi ba oras na upang tumigil ako sa pagtatakda ng mga hindi maaabot na layunin para sa aking sarili pati na rin para sa mga nasa paligid ko?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Nawa’y pahinahunin ng Diyos ang aking imahe ng sarili bilang isang napakagaling na tao. Nawa’y tanggapin ko ang kahit mas mababa kaysa pagiging perpekto mula sa aking sarili, pati na rin mula sa iba. Dahil ang Diyos lamang ang perpekto, at limitado ako sa pagiging tao.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Hindi ako Diyos; tao lang ako.
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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.