The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 13 hours ago
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“Attitude and inspiration are born internally. To achieve your purpose in life, you have to reconcile with yourself!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“You Know What Day It Is! Happy Hump Day!”
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 17, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Reconcile Day!” Why Not?
"Any leader must carry the heavy burden of their choices, making internal peace with decisions that change lives forever. Can you reconcile that burden with clear vision and conviction?" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Whole. Reconcile your past. Embrace your present. Create Your future.” — Brian Seth Hurst
“It’s a beautiful day to reconcile.” — Unknown Author
“Reconcile. Reconciling can allow you to move forward with acceptance and surrender, rather than berating yourself for what cannot be changed. Are you ready to enjoy peace?” — Susan C. Young
“Reconcile. Forgive and forget. Let it go. Make it work.” — Unknown Author
“We will rebuild, reconcile & recover.” — Amanda Gorman
“Reconcile the things in your life that you have left unreconciled to make sure that you never hurt anyone close to your heart.” — Unknown Author
“Never underestimate the power of words to heal and reconcile relationships.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Welcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Mid-Week Musings!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers.
Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion.
📌 Tonight’s Focus
Topic: "Reconciliation!”
🕒 Mission Details
Date: TONIGHT – June 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
Facilitator: Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Writer/Author, Peer Support Specialist/Adult Trainer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc.
🔗 How to Join
More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-reconciliation-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87440882846
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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!
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
You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network:
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“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
I suppose when I discovered that all the uniform shirts in my civilian job were "Made in Vietnam" I had to reconcile that the war really was over.