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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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- APRIL 1 Reflection for the Day
If we don’t want to slip, we’ll avoid slippery places. For the gambler, that means shunning poker parties and race tracks and anywhere that gambling is taking place. For me, certain emotional situations can also be slippery places; so can indulgence in old ideas, such as a well-nourished resentment that is allowed to build to explosive proportions.
Do I carry the principles of the Gamblers Anonymous Program with me wherever I go?
Today I Pray
May I learn not to test myself too harshly by asking for it, by stopping in at the casino, the Bingo hall, or the track. Such testing can be dangerous, especially if I am egged on, not only by a craving for the old object of my addictions, but by others still caught in addiction whose moral responsibility has been reduced to zero.
Today I Will Remember
Avoid slippery places.
TAGALOG VERSION
Ika-1 ng Abril
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Kung ayaw nating madulas at magkamali, iiwasan natin ang mga madudulas na lugar. Para sa sugarol, nangangahulugan iyon ng pag-iwas sa mga poker party at mga karerahan at saanman nagaganap ang pagsusugal. Para sa akin, ang ilang emosyonal na sitwasyon ay maaari ding maging mga madudulas na lugar; gayundin ang magpasasa sa mga lumang ideya, tulad ng isang palaging pinapakain na sama ng loob na pinapayagang lumaki nang sobra hanggang pumutok.
Dala ko ba ang mga prinsipyo ng Programa ng Gamblers Anonymous saanman ako magpunta?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Nawa’y matuto akong huwag subukan ang aking sarili nang labis sa pamamagitan ng paghingi nito, sa pamamagitan ng paghinto sa casino, sa Bingo hall, o sa karerahan. Ang gayong pagsubok ay maaaring mapanganib, lalo na kung ako ay sulsulan, hindi lamang sa pamamagitan ng pananabik para sa mga lumang bagay na gusto ng aking mga adiksyon, kundi ng iba pang tao na nakakulong pa rin sa adiksyon at ang kanilang moral na responsibilidad ay nabawasan na sa wala.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Iwasan ang mga madudulas na lugar.
*** 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.