AUGUST 18 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY "I need a three-way mirror"

A Day at a Time Reflections · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

As compulsive gamblers, self-delusion was intricately woven through almost all of what we thought and did. We became experts at convincing ourselves, when necessary, that black was white, that wrong was right, or even that day was night. Now that we're in the Gamblers Anonymous Program, our need for self delusion is fading. If I'm fooling myself these days, my sponsor can spot it quickly. And, as he or she skillfully steers me away from my fantasies, I find that I'm less and less likely to defend myself against reality and unpleasant truths about myself. Gradually, in the process, my pride…