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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Sometimes to get the happiness you need in life, you have to take a break from reality every once in awhile!

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


Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” today and every day until they come once again safely!


Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone!


Good “R.E.D. Friday & Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 17 March 2023!

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

“Leaders confront and face reality by taking action! They have the courage to get through difficulties and challenges. Leaders create a positive atmosphere for others so they can embrace new solutions and possibilities. Are you the leader ready to face reality or stick your head in the sand?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in Saturday evening with Volunteers & Founder of WFL Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs and his wife Bella Burroughs for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends.


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caregivers every Saturday Night!


Saturday’s Topic: “Overcoming Barriers to Mental Health!”


Join Meeting from PC, Mac, or Browser:

https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Copy and paste URL into your browser, then Enter Meeting ID: 326 615 1203 Hit Join!


Drop in every Monday Morning for “Coffee Break!” with Volunteer and Marine Veteran Susan Welch as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the dates and times below!


Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee Break!” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Monday, 20 March 2023 starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET Join Meeting Link from PC, Mac, or Browser: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Copy URL into your browser and Enter Meeting ID: 099 458 647 861 Hit Join!


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Happiness is…escaping reality from time to time.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Face reality as it is, not as it was or as you wish it to be.” Jack Welch


“The distance between your dreams and reality is called discipline.” — Unknown Author

“Between you and the ultimate reality there is one only barrier, that is yourself.” —Sadhguru


“Thoughts become perception, perception becomes reality. Alter your thoughts, alter your reality.” — William James

“Objective reality — otherwise known as the truth — matters.” — Justin Raimondo


“Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” — John Lennon

“Reality is created by the mind. We can change our reality by changing our mind.” — Plato


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join Victory for Veterans, Inc for our Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Group Support where “Sharing is Caring:

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

Check out all of the BLOGS on Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Website: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/


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gasman0617
gasman0617
Mar 17, 2023

Good RED Friday and St. Patrick’s Day Colonel




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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 17, 2023
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Number two is what I believe in as well, Robert, but y’all knew that. LOL. Blessings my friend.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Mar 17, 2023

Jack, it used to be riding my Harley Sportster to no place in particular, that would help me reset my reality. Now it is either my bike or hanging out in a tree during deer season!

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 17, 2023



Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. As I look at reality, I find that the one reality that many people do not consider or even think about the reality found in Jesus Christ. I believe that I found a very appropriate link that discusses this. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/the-biblical-christian-view-of-ultimate-reality-god-an-excerpt-from-the-essentials-of-christian-thought


The Biblical-Christian View of Ultimate Reality: God - An Excerpt from The Essentials of Christian Thought


  • March 24, 2017


Categories Book Excerpts

Christians disagree on doctrine, politics, church government, certain moral questions—just about everything under the sun, it can seem. Yet a unity remains, centered around a core outlook on God and the world that is…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Mar 17, 2023
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Many thanks Mikel. It is really good to be seen. LOL! We are having a goo start. We will have Corned Beef and Cabbage tonight. YUM! Have a blessed rest of your day and upcoming weekend.

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Mar 17, 2023

Everyone needs a way to slip away from reality every now and then. In my military days it came from using quiet moments at 35,000 feet. These days it's puttering around the house or time with grandkids. The key is just to let your mind bring you to your peaceful place.



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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Mar 17, 2023
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I figured that was yours.

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