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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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- MAY 11 Reflection for the Day
Now that I know I can no longer use false courage that is really bravado, I seek and pray for twenty-four-hour courage to change the things I can. Obviously, this isn’t the kind of courage that will make me a strong and brave person for life, able to handle any and all situations courageously. Rather, what I need is a persistent and intelligent courage, continuing each day into the next one—but doing today only what can be done today and avoiding all fear and worry with regard to the final result.
What does courage mean to me today?
Today I Pray
May I tackle only those things I have a chance of changing. And change must start with me, a day at a time. May I know that acceptance often is a form of courage. I pray not for super-bravery, but just for persistence to meet what life brings to me without being overcome by it.
Today I Will Remember
Courage is meeting a day at a time.
TAGALOG VERSION
Ika-11 ng Mayo
Pagninilay para sa Araw na ito
Ngayong alam kong hindi ko na magagamit ang pekeng lakas ng loob na talagang tapang-tapangan lamang, naghahangad ako at nagdarasal para sa dalawampu’t apat na oras na lakas ng loob na baguhin ang mga bagay na kaya ko. Malinaw naman, hindi ito ang uri ng lakas ng loob na gagawin akong isang malakas at matapang na tao habang buhay, na kayang harapin ang anuman at lahat ng sitwasyon nang buong tapang. Sa halip, ang kailangan ko ay isang matiyaga at matalinong lakas ng loob, na nagpapatuloy sa bawat araw hanggang sa susunod—ngunit ginagawa lamang ngayon ang magagawa ngayon at iniiwasan ang lahat ng takot at pag-aalala tungkol sa huling resulta.
Ano ang ibig sabihin ng lakas ng loob sa akin ngayon?
Ngayon ipinagdarasal ko…
Nawa’y harapin ko lamang ang mga bagay na mayroon akong pagkakataong baguhin. At ang pagbabago ay dapat magsimula sa akin, paisa-isang araw. Nawa’y malaman ko na ang pagtanggap ay madalas na isang uri ng katapangan. Hindi ako nagdadasal para sa sobra-sobrang katapangan, ngunit para lamang sa pagpupursige na harapin kung ano ang dulot ng buhay sa akin nang hindi nadadaig nito.
Ngayon tatandaan ko…
Ang lakas ng loob ay pagharap sa bawat araw.
*** 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.