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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 26 Reflection for the Day
When I first came to Gamblers Anonymous, I was stunned by the constant sound of laughter. I realize today that cheerfulness and merriment are useful. Outsiders are sometimes surprised when we burst into laughter over some miserable—even tragic—experience from the past. But why shouldn’t we laugh? We have been shown the way to recovery, as well as the way to help others like ourselves. What greater cause could there be for rejoicing than this?
Have I begun to regain my sense of humor?
Today I Pray
May God restore my sense of humor. May I appreciate the honest laughter that is the background music of our mutual rejoicing in our abstinence. May I laugh a lot, not the defensive ego-laugh that mocks another’s weakness, not the wry laugh of the self-put-down, but the healthy laugh that keeps situations in perspective. May I never regard this kind of laughter as irreverent. I have learned, instead, that it is irreverent to take myself too seriously.
Today I Will Remember
A sense of humor is a sign of health.
TAGALOG VERSION
Ika-26 ng Abril
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Noong una akong dumating sa Gamblers Anonymous, nalito ako sa patuloy na tunog ng pagtawa. Napagtanto ko ngayon na ang kagalakan at kasayahan ay kapaki-pakinabang. Ang mga tagalabas kung minsan ay nagtataka kapag tayo ay nagtatawanan dahil sa ilang miserable—kahit na ukol sa trahedya—na karanasan mula sa nakaraan. Ngunit bakit hindi tayo dapat tumawa? Naipakita sa atin ang daan patungo sa paggaling, gayundin ang paraan para matulungan ang iba na katulad natin. Ano pa ba ang higit na dahilan para sa pagsasaya kaysa dito?
Nasimulan ko na bang ibalik ang aking pagkamapagpatawa?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Nawa’y ibalik ng Diyos ang aking pagkamapagpatawa. Nawa’y pahalagahan ko ang tapat na pagtawa na siyang tugtog sa likuran ng ating kapwa pagsasaya sa ating pag-iwas. Nawa’y tumawa ako ng marami, hindi ang depensibong pagtanggol sa sarili na tawa na nanunuya sa kahinaan ng iba, hindi ang baluktot na tawa ng nagpapababa sa sarili, ngunit ang malusog na tawa na nagpapanatili sa mga sitwasyon sa pananaw. Nawa’y hindi ko kailanman ituring ang ganitong uri ng pagtawa bilang walang galang. Natutunan ko, sa halip, na hindi kagalang-galang na masyadong seryosohin ang sarili ko.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Ang pagkamapagpatawa ay isang tanda ng kalusugan.
*** 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.