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

Writer's picture: Col (Ret) Mikel BurroughsCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

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


Good “Tuesday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 November 2021!


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


“A leader will find joy that is fueled by their sense of purpose, and they become energized and self-motivated. The empowered leader will seek out and create moments that will bring joy to the individuals they lead through expressed gratitude and inspiring engagement. As a leader are you cultivating joy and enthusiasm?” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Join Volunteer, Veteran, and Peer Support Specialist SSG Michael Hood TONIGHT for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support, where "Sharing is Caring!"


Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!


Get connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Tuesday Night!"


TONIGHT's Topic: "The F's in Response to Trauma!"


Learn about Victory for Veterans' opening of the 1st Life Readiness Center in Denver, CO that provided holistic healing service to Veterans and First Responders: https://www.lifereadinesscenter.com


For More information about Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) and the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support and the Flower on Every Grave (Memorial Day) go to: https://www.victoryforveterans.org


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” — Henri Nouwen

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Find out where joy resides and give it a voice far beyond singing. For to miss the joy is to miss all.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

“The mere sense of living is joy enough.” — Emily Dickinson

“Let no sadness come to this heart. Let no trouble come to these arms. Let no conflict come to these eyes. Let my soul be filled with the blessing of joy and peace.” — Unknown Author

“Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls.” — Mother Teresa

“The joy of living, its beauty, is all bound up in the fact that life can surprise you.” — Frank Herbert

“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” — Joseph Campbell

“Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow.” — Helen Keller


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer”Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support

“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
23.11.2021 г.

It's amazing how much joy an unannounced afternoon off coupled with some food can bring to the troops. I found that also worked in civilian life.


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Yes indeed Jack - been there, done that, have many T-shirts brother. Enjoy your evening. Looking forward to the Nightly Sunset Report!

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
23.11.2021 г.


Good morning Col Burroughs and all my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Joy is a choice we make for ourselves in all things. I found that if I got upset with what was happening to me, I am the one who suffers the most. Sure it does affect those around us as well. It will bring others down, but it will eat us up inside. As one could expect, the opposite will be true. It is a choice.

Do you want to be upset and have that affect those around you or do you want to choose to be joyful and feel good and have others experience that joy too? I sought this topic from a Christian perspective an…


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gasman0617
gasman0617
23.11.2021 г.

Good Tuesday morning Colonel.



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Great quotes for today and really like the first one Robert -- that is what it's all about for me brother... Have a great Tuesday!

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