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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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- JUNE 2 Reflection for the Day
In the process of learning to love myself and, in turn, to love others freely with no strings attached, I’ve begun to understand these words of St. Augustine: Love slays what we have been, that we may be what we were not. More and more, I feel the enormous power of such love in the Gamblers Anonymous Program; for me, the words we care also mean we love.
Just for today, will I try to be loving in every thought and action?
Today I Pray
I pray that I may feel the enormity and the power of the love I find in Gamblers Anonymous. May my own caring be added to that great energy of love that belongs to all of us. May I care with my whole heart that my fellow members maintain their abstinence from gambling and are learning to live with it comfortably and creatively. May I never doubt that they care the same way about me.
Today I Will Remember
Caring makes it happen.
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Ika-2 ng Hunyo
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Sa proseso ng pag-aaral kong mahalin ang aking sarili at, kasunod, na mahalin ang iba nang walang hinihinging kapalit, sinimulan kong maunawaan ang mga salitang ito ni San Agustin: Pinapatay ng pag-ibig ang dating tayo, na maaaring tayo ay maging kung anong hindi tayo dati. Parami nang parami, nararamdaman ko ang napakalaking lakas ng naturang pag-ibig sa Programa ng Gamblers Anonymous; para sa akin, ang mga salitang nagmamalasakit tayo ay nangangahulugan din na nagmamahal tayo.
Para lang sa araw na ito, susubukan ko bang maging mapagmahal sa bawat pag-iisip at pagkilos?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Ipinagdarasal ko na madama ko ang laki at lakas ng pag-ibig na nakikita ko sa Gamblers Anonymous. Nawa ang aking sariling pagmamalasakit ay maidagdag sa malaking enerhiya ng pag-ibig na pagmamay-ari nating lahat. Nawa’y magmalasakit ako nang buong puso na panatilihin ng aking mga kapwa miyembro ang kanilang pag-iwas sa pagsusugal at natututong mamuhay kasama nito nang komportable at malikhain. Nawa’y huwag akong magduda na nagmamalasakit sila sa akin sa parehong paraan.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Pagmamalasakit ang nagpapaganap nito.
*** 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.