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

“Set aside time, break your cycle, start a journey, and make your life more happening!  Why Not?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

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

Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — August 23, 2025

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

“If leaders want to build trust and drive success they need to know what’s happening 24/7.  The best decisions are made by leaders that make things happen and know what is happening with their people, the mission, and organization.  Do you know what’s happening under your leadership?”  — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Everything happens for a reason.  If that reason has not become clear yet, it is because whatever is happening is preparing you for something that is yet to come.” — Teal Swan

“When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening.  That’s where your power is.” — Unknown Author

“Mindfulness is a way of being present, paying attention to and accepting what is happening in our lives.” — Elizabeth Thornton

“Replacing ‘why is this happening to me’ with ‘what is this trying to teach me’ is a game changer!” — Unknown Author

“Life isn’t happening to me.  Life is happening from me.  I am emanating the signal to which all life is responding.” — Abraham Hicks

“When something keeps happening over and over again, consider it a sign that it needs to be dealt with.  It’s not always a negative message.  Sometimes, in fact, it’s just a gentle reminder from the universe that you’ve got some work to do!”  — Unknown Author

“No matter what’s happening, choose to be happy.  Don’t focus on what’s wrong.  Find something positive in your life.” — Joel Osteen

“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!

 

Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, 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: "How Was Your Week?"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonight-with-mikel-friends-for-how-was-your-week-everyone-is-welc

Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), August 23, 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/87197441247 

Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick 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/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday 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/88191389604

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