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

“Own your emotions — mentally pause, take a deep breath, think before you act or respond, then change your thoughts!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Meet your emotions with light, love, and kindness!

 

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

 

Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!”  Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 5 November 2024!

 

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

 

“Leadership requires poise and confidence.  Leaders step back, take a moment to focus, clear their emotions, and process the best possible course of action in the decision-making process.  There is a time for thought and empathy, but never let emotions get the best of you — maintain your cool and control!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“First, know your worth.  Second, control your emotions.  Third.  Never settle.” —Unknown Author

 

“You must be the master of your emotions if you wish to live in peace, for he who can control himself, becomes free!” — Leon Brown



“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” — Pema Chodron

 

“No matter the situation, never let your emotions overpower your intelligence.” — Unknown Author

 


“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions.  The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for..” — Zig Ziglar

 

“To balance and take control of our emotions is one of the most important tasks in life.” — Chia



“When you control your thoughts and emotions, you control everything.” — Marshall Sylver

 

Victory for Veterans, Inc. is providing FREE Year-round Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!

 

Come join Volunteer, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, & Writer/Author Kim Gwinner for "Tuesday Topic" 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.

 

We thank you in advance for being our voice and sharing our program and mission with everyone you know that can help and in turn benefit from their peers in a safe environment - the more people that are aware, the more lives we can affect and save for another day.

 

Tuesday Topic: "Manifestation of Emotions in the Body!"



 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) —  Monday (TONIGHT), November 5, 2024, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 

 

Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner 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 “Coffee with Kim” 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

 


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



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Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Too many people have let their emotions overtake them during this election time. Relax and turn all of your emotions over to God. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/your-emotions-are-a-gauge-not-a-guide


Your Emotions Are a Gauge, Not a Guide

Article by Jon Bloom

Staff writer, Desiring God

Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13)

Your rest is coming. Sooner than you know you will receive your “imperishable, undefiled, and unfading inheritance” (1 Peter 1:4). And when it comes you will understand…


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Emotions are what set us apart from other life forms. They are a necessary part of being human, but we should never let them control our decisions.



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Good Tuesday morning Colonel. I am finally out of the hospital and remain among the living.









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