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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


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


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX! — 29 September 2021!

Today’s Message is: “Bloom Like Flower Day!” Why Not?


“How does good leadership bloom like a flower? Creating a good culture (like cultivating good soil), clearing obstacles (pulling the weeds) to make the path forward clear, nurturing and challenging the team (watering in between rains) keeps growth alive in the organization, and encouraging the progress and success (smiling at the flower that blooms) provides a sense of renewed action and purpose.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


There will no Warriors for Life (WFL) TONIGHT – Steven Bates is traveling back home and will be back on Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Learn about Victory for Veterans' opening of the 1st Life Readiness Center in Denver, CO that provided holistic healing service to veterans and first responder: 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): https://www.victoryforveterans.org

The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“It’s your time to bloom.” — Unknown Author


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Go out and be brave it’s your time to bloom. The world is waiting for you.” Heather Stillufsen

“Bloom where you are planted.” Mary Englebreight

“Everything blooms in its own time.” Buddha

“Be patient with yourself. Nothing in nature blooms all year.” Unknown Author

“You must bloom wherever God plants you.” Tania Silva

“Bloom where you are planted and sow where you are fed.” Stella Payton

“We blossom under praise like flowers in sun and dew; we open, we reach, we grow.” Gerhard E. Frost

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

Check out all the BLOGs here on Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/


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jfhouck56
jfhouck56
Oct 01, 2021

We hold the key!!

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Awesome photo John!

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built2serve
built2serve
Sep 30, 2021

Thank you Brother Mikel. Enjoy your day my friend.

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Absolutely and I hope you did the same brother.

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Phyllis Maynard
Phyllis Maynard
Sep 30, 2021

Like in the westerns, "You can't keep a good man or woman down". Integrity is strong gun powder.

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One of the strongest Phyllis...

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jeffshearer
jeffshearer
Sep 30, 2021

COL when I was a freshman in college I had a friend who was the son of a Preacher. I was not a member of his church but became good friends of the family through their son. Your quote of the day made me think of what his mother would sarcastically say when we were up to no good. She would tell him, "son I think it is time you bloom, and see what the world is about." That her subtile hint that he needed to find an apartment or house to rent but he needed to move out. I loved his entire family, FYI I am pretty sure she was serious. haha

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Jeff I believe I received similar hints and I found a room with the Army at age 17, 3 squares a day, and more motivation than I could ask for brother (lol)...

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Sep 29, 2021

Hmmmmm, at our ages we need to think about blooming or being fertilizer pretty hard. I like your quote again today. For me the best part of being a leader, in military and civilian life, was watching those who I had influence over learn and bloom as future leaders.


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