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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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- OCTOBER 21 Reflection for the Day
There’s a world of difference between the idea of self-love and love of self. Self-love is a reflection of an inflated ego, around which—in our distorted view of our own self-importance—everything must revolve. Self-love is the breeding ground for hostility, arrogance, and a host of other character defects that blind us to any points of view but our own. Love of self, in contrast, is an appreciation of our dignity and value as human beings. Love of self is an expression of self-realization, from which springs humility.
Do I believe I can love others best when I have gained love of self?
Today I Pray
May God, who loves me, teach me to love myself. May I notice that the most arrogant and officious humans are not so completely sure of themselves, after all. Instead, they are apt to have a painfully low self-image, an insecurity that they cloak in pomp and princely trappings. May God show me that when I can like myself, I am duly crediting Him, since every living thing is a work of God.
Today I Will Remember
I will try to like myself.
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Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Mayroong isang mundo ng pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng ideya ng ‘self-love’ at ‘love of self’. Ang ‘self-love’ ay salamin ng isang napalaki na kaakuhan, kung saan—sa ating baluktot na pagtingin sa ating sariling kahalagahan—ang lahat ay dito umikot. Ang ‘self-love’ ay ang pinagmulan ng poot, pagmamataas, at iba pang mga depekto ng karakter na bumubulag sa atin sa anumang pananaw maliban sa atin. Ang ‘love of self’, sa kabilang banda, ay isang pagpapahalaga sa ating dignidad at halaga bilang tao. Ang pagmamahal sa sarili ay isang pagpapahayag ng pagsasakatuparan sa sarili, kung saan nagmumula ang pagpapakumbaba.
Naniniwala ba ako na mas mamahalin ko ang iba kapag natamo ko ang pagmamahal sa sarili?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Nawa’y turuan ako ng Diyos, na nagmamahal sa akin, na mahalin ang aking sarili. Nawa’y mapansin ko na ang pinaka mayabang at sobrang masigasig na mga tao ay hindi lubos na sigurado sa kanilang sarili. Sa halip, sila ay may posibilidad na magkaroon ng hindi kanaisnais na mababang imahe sa sarili, isang kawalan ng kapanatagan na sila ay balabal sa karangyaan at mala prinsipe kung umasta. Nawa’y ipakita sa akin ng Diyos na kapag nagustuhan ko ang aking sarili, binibigyang-halaga ko Siya, dahil ang bawat nabubuhay na bagay ay gawain ng Diyos.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Susubukan kong gustuhin ang aking sarili.
*** 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.
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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.