July 2 - During our days of active addiction, many of us displayed
almost dazzlingly fertile powers of imagination. In no time at all, we
could dream up more reasons - or excuses - for pursuing our addiction
than most people use for all other purposes in their entire lives. When
we first come to Gamblers Anonymous, our once-imaginative minds seem to
become lethargic and even numb. "Now what do I do?" many of us
wonder. Gradually, however, the lethargy disappears. We begin to apply
our practiced imaginations to new, healthy challenges. We become
turned on to life in ways that we never dreamed possible.
Am I finding that I can now enjoy activities that I wouldn't even consider in the old days?
Today I Pray - May God give me a new surge of energy directed toward
"turning on to life" rather than making excuses for not handling my
responsibilities. May my Higher Power allow my out-of-order imagination
to be restored - not to the buzzing overactivity and excuse-making of
my gambling days, but to a healthy openness to life's boundless
possibilities.
Today I Will Remember - Turn on to life.
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