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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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- MARCH 7 Reflection for the Day
It’s time for me to realize that my attitude—toward the life I’m living and the people in it—can have a tangible, measurable, and profound effect on what happens to me day by day. If I expect good, then good will surely come to me. And if I try each day to base my attitude and point of view on a sound spiritual foundation, I know it will change all the circumstances of my life for the better, too.
Do I accept the fact that I have been given only a daily reprieve that is contingent on the maintenance of my spiritual condition?
Today I Pray
Since my illness was spiritual—as well as emotional—may I mend spiritually through daily contact with God. May I find a corner of quiet within me where I can spend a few moments with God. May God’s will be known to me.
Today I Will Remember
To spend a quiet moment with God.
TAGALOG VERSION
Ika-7 ng Marso
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Oras na para matanto ko na ang aking saloobin—sa buhay na aking ginagalawan at ang mga tao rito—ay maaaring magkaroon ng nasasalat, masusukat, at malalim na epekto sa kung ano ang nangyayari sa akin araw-araw. Kung inaasahan ko ang mabuti, tiyak na darating sa akin ang kabutihan. At kung sisikapin ko bawat araw na ibatay ang aking saloobin at pananaw sa isang maayos na espirituwal na pundasyon, alam kong babaguhin din nito ang lahat ng mga pangyayari sa aking buhay para sa mas mahusay.
Tinatanggap ko ba ang katotohanan na ako ay binigyan lamang ng paisa-isang araw na palugit na nakasalalay sa pagpapanatili ng aking espirituwal na kalagayan?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Dahil ang aking karamdaman ay espirituwal—pati na rin emosyonal—nawa’y gumaling ako sa espirituwalidad sa pamamagitan ng araw-araw na pakikipag-ugnayan sa Diyos. Nawa’y makahanap ako ng isang sulok ng katahimikan sa loob ko kung saan maaari akong gumugol ng ilang sandali kasama ang Diyos. Nawa’y malaman ko ang kalooban ng Diyos.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Gumugol ng isang tahimik na sandali kasama ang Diyos.
*** 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.