“Observe the nature that is happening around you. Slow down and calm yourself today. What do you see?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
"Only two more days till Friday — Happy Hump Day!”

Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Costa Rica — 19 February 2025
Today’s Message is: “Observe Day!” Why Not?”
“Great leaders question everything and they ask questions, they observe, and they learn from other leaders in action. They build confidence and expertise by learning from other leader’s experiences. Observe others and place that in your leadership toolbox!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Observe, every day with a positive attitude, you’ll realize there are thousands of reasons to be happy.” — Jacklyn Tyson
“I sit back and observe every person in my life. I know who motivated me and keeps it 100%. I also know who talks behind my back and smiles in my face. I know who I can trust. Whether I say anything or let you be fake, I know.” — Unknown Author

“Observe without judgement.” — Anonymous
“Learn to sit back and observe. Not everything needs a reaction.” — Unknown Author

“First observe, then serve.” — Sister Linda K. Burton
“When it hurts — observe. Life is trying to teach you something.” — Anita Krizzan

“You can observe a lot by watching.” — Yogi Berra
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. When we observe all of creation around us, it is proof that we have an awesome Creator God. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/Sabbath-keeping.html
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In Colossians 2:16-17, the apostle Paul declares, “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.” Similarly, Romans 14:5 states, “One man considers one day more sacred…
You can't be much of a leader if you don't know how to observe all that's going on around you. And that especially means observing after a decision has been made.