The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
Good “R.E.D Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of another week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 18 February 2022!
Today’s Message is: “Keep Calm Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders that lead with grace and calmness will not let their emotions get in the way. They don’t wear them on their sleeves. They don’t take things personally. They keep a positive mental attitude and remain fearless in the face of adversity. The calm leader will respond decisively, take accountability for their actions during a crisis, and they listen with intent. You all have many T-Shirts, you wear them, and you’ve been there before…be calm, composed, cool, and in control!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs and Bella Burroughs for Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group, where “Sharing is Caring!”
Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!
Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!
Saturday’s Topic: “WHAT TO DO in a Mental Health Crisis!”
Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” until they all return home safely once again!
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Better things are coming. Keep calm and just breathe.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Staying cool and keeping your mind calm always pays off for the better.” — Penelope Holmes
“Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.” — Paramahansa Yogananda
“Mistakes and pressures are inevitable; the secret to getting past them is to stay calm.” —Unknown Author
“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” — Dalai Lama
“Today start your day with a smile, calmness of mind, coolness of emotions, and a heart filled with gratitude.” — Anonymous
“Calm is the major elixir that brings you to a place of balance, harmony, and peace.” —Donald Altman
“Calmness is the cradle of power.” — Josiah Gilbert Holland
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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Good R.E.D. Friday Colonel. Things can go wrong quickly on an OR table. One thing we were taught at the outset, no matter how bad things are going remain calm. It can be done.
I think my high school football coach first taught me the concept of keeping calm but it was Air Force flight training where it really gelled. In the world of alone, unarmed, and scared spitless it's essential. You learn that as a young lieutenant, but years later as a commanderq it's probably even more essential.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Being calm is something that is needed especially in stressful jobs, such as combat, First responders and Law Enforcement, to name a few. Many of these jobs require quick, decisive and calm responses. I have come to find that by relying on God and prayers to him, that I have been able to remain amazingly calm under life or death situations. The prayer need not be long, but sincere in allowing God to know that we need him, trust him and are willing to yield to him. This has always served me well, in the performance of my job and many other stress situations that life…