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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“It takes a lot of courage to hold your silence, but it makes a powerful loud point!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Confuse them with your silence.  Shock them with your actions.
Today's Message is: "Silence Day!" Why Not?

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

 

Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — June 2, 2025

 

Today’s Message is:  “Silence Day!”  Why Not?

 

“There is a psychological impact for leaders to be silent when sending a nonverbal and impactful message.  Silence is a powerful tool, especially when you have that look behind the silence of a pause that says ‘I am smiling!’ — Not!  It’s a means of control.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)



More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose.  There are no mistakes, no coincidence, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

 

Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers.” — Unknown Author



“Quiet strength is a powerforce; in silence, the most profound leadership often emerges.” — H. Thurman

 

Silence & smile are two powerful tools.  Smile is the way to solve many problems and silence is the way to avoid many problems!” —  Unknown Author



“Listen to your moments of silence… the quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Ram Dass

 

“When silence is broken strength is renewed and healing begins.” — Unknown Author



“Words can satisfy your mind but silence satisfies your soul.” — Nitin Namdeo

 

“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs

 

Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!

 

Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

 

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support Victory for Veterans provides via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

 

TONIGHT's Topic:  "Hello Darkness My Old Friend"


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), June 2, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 


Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV.   Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!



 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

 

 

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country:  'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!”  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs



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