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GA REFLECTION FOR TODAY
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 3 Reflection for the Day
In almost every instance, the returned slipper says, I stopped going to meetings, or I got fed up with the same old stories and the same old faces, or My outside commitments were such that I had to cut down on meetings, or I felt I’d received the optimum benefits from the meetings, so I sought further help from more meaningful activities. In short, they simply stopped going to meetings. A saying I’ve heard at Gamblers Anonymous hits the nail on the head: Them that stops going to meetings are not present at meetings to hear about what happens to them that stops going to meetings.
Am I going to enough meetings for me?
Today I Pray
God keep me on the path of the GA Program. May I never be too tired, too busy, too complacent, too bored to go to meetings. Almost always those complaints are reversed at a meeting if I will just get myself there. My weariness dissipates in serenity. My busyness is reduced to its rightful proportion. My complacency gives way to vigilance again. And how can I be bored in a place where there is so much fellowship and joy?
Today I Will Remember
Attend the meetings.
TAGALOG VERSION
Ika-3 ng Abril
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Sa halos lahat ng pagkakataon, sinasabi ng bumalik na nadulas o nagkamali, huminto ako sa pagpunta sa mga meeting, o nagsawa na ako sa parehong mga lumang kuwento at sa parehong lumang mga mukha, o ang aking mga obligasyon sa labas ay napakarami na kailangan kong bawasan ang mga meeting, o pakiramdam ko natanggap ko na ang pinakamabuting benepisyo mula sa mga meeting, kaya humingi ako ng karagdagang tulong mula sa ibang mas makabuluhang mga aktibidad. Sa madaling salita, tumigil na lang sila sa pagpunta sa mga meeting. Ang isang kasabihang narinig ko sa Gamblers Anonymous ay tumpak na tumpak: Ang mga humihinto sa pagpunta sa mga meeting ay hindi naroroon sa mga meeting upang marinig ang tungkol sa kung ano ang nangyayari sa kanila na humihinto sa pagpunta sa mga meeting.
Sapat ba ang pinupuntahan kong mga meeting para sa akin?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Diyos, panatilihin mo ako sa landas ng Programa ng GA. Nawa’y hindi ako maging masyadong pagod, masyadong abala, masyadong kampante, masyadong naiinip na pumunta sa mga meeting. Halos palaging nababaligtad ang mga reklamong iyon sa isang meeting kung dadalhin ko lang ang aking sarili doon. Ang aking pagod ay napapawi sa kahinahunan. Ang aking pagiging abala ay nabawasan sa nararapat nitong sukat. Ang aking pagiging kampante ay nagbibigay daan sa pagiging mapagbantay muli. At paano ako maiinip sa isang lugar kung saan may napakaraming pagsasamahan at kasiyahan?
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Dumalo sa mga meeting.
*** 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.