Dear Lord, I’m so grateful I’m still loved. – Vivien Leigh

Reminder – you are loved. Still. It hasn’t stopped.

For most of us, we’re loved more than we remember and act like.

We get frustrated easily. We lose our tempers over small, inconsequential happenings in our lives. We give up quickly. We don’t take chances and play it safe as if money, status, and stuff really matter most.

You are loved.

Act like it.

Smile, a lot. Laugh and dance. Forget about all the stuff, money and status and focus on the important stuff.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. – Christopher Columbus

Meaghan’s grandmother was known for saying “Columbus took a chance, so should I” (especially while playing cards).

Leaving the Old World was a risk.

And the best part was that what he found was something he didn’t think he was going to find.

He set out for one destination and instead found something else – something he couldn’t have imagined.

The same can happen for us. If we take a chance and move forward towards positive change, we must just end up somewhere we couldn’t have imagined.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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Found this old daily attitude email and wanted to resend it (even thought it’s extra corny)…..

I recently heard someone tell the story of how when they were a teenager, their mother told them that their actual birthday was in August instead of in October like they had been told their whole life.

The funny part was that her reaction. She wondered how it was possible that her astrological sign could be different. After all, her current sign was so totally her.

After a while, she realized that her new sign was so totally her as well and adjusted quite nicely.

This shows just how powerful the mind is. Whatever our sign, if we read and believe it to be accurate, we will make our reality match up with our horosco

And if what we put into our mind has an effect on how our day turns out, we better be careful on what we put in there.

This got me thinking. What if you could write your own horoscope? What would you write for yourself?

Here is mine for today:

Today is going to be a great day. Everything will seem to be falling into place. Remember to treat others as you would like to be treated. And take a minute to smell the roses today, great days like today only come once.

Take a minute and write one for yourself.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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Mr. Blue Sky – the weather is changing here in Central Illinois.

Time to appreciate the blue sky when it happens and the amazing sunsets that we are lucky enough to see.

There is so much to be thankful for.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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Personally I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. – Winston Churchill

An important step in moving towards growth and progress is admitting that there is room for growth.

To admit that we have something to learn.

Maybe to even admit that someone knows more than we do.

Humility is one of those habits of character that allow for so much good to flow in to our lives.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?[a] 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. – Matthew 6:26-34

Any time I feel the anxiousness creeping in, I try to remind myself of the verses above.

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of worrying.

Our minds appear to have a natural tendency towards worry and anxiety.

But I believe God has a different plan for us.

Promises like joy and peace are there for us if we can renew our mind and put the right thoughts in.

If you’re feeling a lot of anxiety lately, read these versions again. Maybe every day. Renew your mind with these timeless truths.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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Meaghan and I got to go watch the new movie “The Blind” on Sunday.

The moves tells the story of how Phil Robertson found Jesus and turned his life around.

The story was a great reminder that no matter how much you’ve messed up, there is still hope in Jesus.

One of my favorite parts of their story is how his wife Miss Kay stuck with him, prayed for him and was there when it all turned around. On the other side of it all, they have this beautiful story to tell.

She pushed through the hard times in her own simple way, playing a role in a story that was bigger and better because she did her part well.

We all have a part to play in making this world a better place.

We may not be the one that has the amazing turn around (or maybe we will be) but we can all be a part of something bigger.

In some small way, that’s what we are doing at Maxlider and Mavidea. Playing our role in the story of our coworkers and customers.

If we can stay faithful with our part, the story is worth telling.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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“Every task, goal, race and year comes to an end…therefore, make it a habit to FINISH STRONG.” — Gary Ryan Blair

4th quarter officially began yesterday.

We have three months left in 2023.

Three months left to finish strong. To decide now that we are going to finish what we started this year.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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One of the unique things about living in one of the flattest areas of the country are the sunrises and sunsets.

As fall moves forward we will get more and more opportunities to enjoy the views.

It’s hard not to feel appreciative of this wonderful place we get to live when you see the sky lit up so creatively and beautifully.

Enjoy the changing season.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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"Treat your body like a temple, not a woodshed. The mind and body work together. Your body needs to be a good support system for the mind and spirit. If you take good care of it, your body can take you wherever you want to go, with the power and strength and energy and vitality you will need to get there." — Jim Rohn

Like a lot of Jim Rohn’s wisdom and quotes this one falls into the category of a reminder.

We all know that we should treat our body’s well.

Maybe I don’t treat mine like the wood shed, but temple would be a stretch.

Maybe when you read this quote, some aspect of your health came to mind.

Maybe your weight.

Maybe your diet.

Maybe exercise.

Maybe a bad habit you need to kick.

Whatever it was, pick one thing and make today the day you get started making your body a temple.

Make it a great day.

Jake

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