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

“Find your inner calmness.  Take that deep breath and focus on the present!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

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

Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — December 8, 2025

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

“Great leaders use calmness as a strength  When they’re calm it projects confidence, inspires trust, and extinguishes chaos at its very core.  Calmness under extreme distress and uncertainty can be a force multiplier.  Are you leading with poise and calmness?”  —COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Calmness is the cradle of Power.” — Josiah Holland

“Wake up with calmness in your heart and purpose in our mind.” — Unknown Author

“Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance, or my kindness for weakness.  Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” — Dalai Lama

“Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom...” — James Allen 

“The truth within you offers the opportunity to choose calmness when you are stressed, and unity when you have separated yourself from others.  It reminds you that light is available even when you perceive it’s too dark to see.”—  James Blanchard

“Self-control is strength.  Calmness is mastery.  You have to get to a point where your mood doesn’t shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else.  Don’t allow others to control the direction of your life.  Don’t allow your emotions to overpower your intelligence.” — Morgan Freeman

“There is a calmness to life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” — Ralph H. Blum

“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:  "Calm!"

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-kirk-friends-tonight-for-a-discussion-about-calm-with-warriors-for-life-wfl

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), December 8, 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/86121340012 

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.  It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs