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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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- JANUARY 7 Reflection for the Day
I’m beginning to see just how unnatural my old life actually was, and that it became increasingly so as my illness progressed. The longer I’m in the Gamblers Anonymous Program, the more comfortable this new way of life seems. At first, it was impossible for me to extend my hand to a newcomer; such an act was wholly unnatural for me. But it is becoming increasingly easier for me to reach out to another person. Sharing my experience, strength, and hope is becoming a natural part of daily living.
Have I learned that I can’t keep what I’ve gotten unless I give it away? Will I take the time to share today?
Today I Pray
May I share my love, my joy, my happiness, my time, my hospitality, my knowledge of things on earth, and my faith in a Higher Power. Even though I may not see the results of my acts of sharing, may I take joy in the acts themselves. May sharing, according to God’s plan, become as natural to me as speaking or breathing.
Today I Will Remember
Be never sparing in caring and sharing.TAGALOG VERSION
Ika-7 ng Enero
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Nagsisimula na akong makita kung gaano hindi natural ang dati kong buhay, at lalo itong naging ganoon habang lumalala ang aking sakit. Habang tumatagal ako sa Gamblers Anonymous Program, parang mas komportable ang bagong paraan ng pamumuhay na ito. Noong una, imposibleng iabot ko ang aking kamay sa isang newcomer; ang gayong pagkilos ay ganap na hindi natural para sa akin. Ngunit nagiging mas madali para sa akin na makipag-ugnayan sa ibang tao. Ang pagbabahagi ng aking karanasan, lakas, at pag-asa ay nagiging natural na bahagi ng pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay.
Natutunan ko ba na hindi ko maitatago ang nakuha ko maliban kung ibibigay ko ito? Maglalaan ba ako ng oras upang ibahagi ngayon?
Ngayon Ipinagdarasal Ko…
Nawa’y ibahagi ko ang aking pag-ibig, ang aking kagalakan, ang aking kaligayahan, ang aking oras, ang aking mabuting pakikitungo, ang aking kaalaman sa mga bagay sa lupa, at ang aking pananampalataya sa isang Higher Power. Kahit na hindi ko makita ang mga resulta ng aking mga gawa ng pagbabahagi, nawa’y matuwa ako sa mga gawa mismo. Nawa’y ang pagbabahagi, ayon sa plano ng Diyos, ay maging natural sa akin gaya ng pagsasalita o paghinga.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Huwag magtipid sa pagmamalasakit at pagbabahagi.
*** 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.