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


Today's Message is: "Enlightenment Day!" Why Not?

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


“Guess What Day It Is? – You Know!”


Good “Wednesday & Hump Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 23 November 2022!


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


“Enlightened leaders place the well-being of others above their own. They have a strong character, lead from the front, and lead by example. Enlightened leaders are service oriented, they give direction, and they’re optimistic about the future of an organization and its people. Are you an enlightened leader and positive role model for others to follow and emulate?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“Enlightenment is shifting your focus from the outside to the inside.” — Sherolynn Braegger

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“You find enlightenment when you see yourself in a new light.” — Unknown Author


“Enlightenment is a state of being, a state of absolute freedom.” — Swami Paramananda

“Enlightenment, joy, and peace can never be given to you by another. The well is inside you.” — Thich Nhat Hanh


“Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.” — Lao Tzu

“Enlightenment is growing all the time. It is not something that happens once then complete.” — Unknown Author


“Enlightenment is not a change into something better or more, but a simple recognition of who we truly already are.” — James Blanchard Cisneros

“Being is enlightenment.” — Osho


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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Nov 23, 2022

Enlightened leaders tend

to be good leaders!


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Indeed they do Jack. Have a great afternoon and evening my friend.

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Nov 23, 2022

Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. There has been much debate, or should I say concern, within Christian circles so I went in search and I found the below article/link. I must say that I was indeed enlightened by what it had to say. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken From:https://medium.com/koinonia/what-is-christian-enlightenment-e001c52409bc


What Is Christian Enlightenment?

The proof of an enlightened heart


Photo by Olga Kononenko on Unsplash

“There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.” (John 1:9, NASB)

New Christians are often told to read the Gospel of John as an introduction to God’s word. I’ve read it multiple times, heard countless sermons preached from…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Nov 23, 2022
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked it. Have a blessed rest of your day.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Nov 23, 2022

Good Wednesday morning Colonel




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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Nov 23, 2022
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I fully agree with number two. I would be totally overwhelmed. Many blessings my friend.

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