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

“Take a moment to breathe, be present, and start the day with a positive attitude.  Why not?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Today's Message is: "Breathe Day!" Why Not?

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

Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 19, 2025

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

“Great leaders know how to energize and inspire people through their actions and words.  If you want to drive results, then ‘breathe’ life and fire into your team.  Positively ignite people around a shared vision!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Remember to breathe.  It is, after all, the secret of life.” — Gregory MaGuire

“Just breathe.  Breathe in peace… breathe out stress.  Breathe in courage… breathe out fear.  Breathe in faith… breathe out worry.” — Unknown Author

“Become the leader of your life.  Lead yourself to where you want to be.  Breathe life back into your ambitions, your desires, your goals, your relationships.” — Steve Maraboli

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” — Marcus Aurelius

“Just Breathe.  You are strong enough to handle your challenges, wise enough to find a solution to your problems, and capable enough to do whatever needs to be done.” — Lori Deschene

“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you.  True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic.  True power is restraint.  If words control you that means everyone else can control you.  Breathe and allow things to pass!” — Unknown Author

“Stop your worrying, panicking and stressing.  Breathe.  Remember, you made it this far through difficulties that seemed impossible.  Remember how many times you were saved at the very last minute — this time is no different.” — Bryant McGill

“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!

 

Join our Volunteer, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams TONIGHT for "Mike Check" 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 that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing 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:  "Air Traffic Control for Your Nervous System!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/warriorsforlife-wfl-tonight-joinmike-friendsfor-airtrafficcontrolforyournervoussystem

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), August 19, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83145057228

Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio 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!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friends

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” 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

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338

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