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

“Keep your inner light shining bright.  If you lose your inner light, you will lose your own shadow!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs 


Success is like your onw shadow, if you try to catch, you won't succeed, but if you ignore and walk your own way, it will follow you!
Today's Message is: "Shadow Day!" Why Not?


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

 

Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections.  Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 8 August 2024!

 

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

 

“A great leader will cast a positive shadow over the people they lead.  People are watching, so make sure the shadow you cast is one that will be remembered for passion, vision, and leading by example!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs 



More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“If someone only sees the shadow of who you once were, shine your sunlight on a different shore.” — Angie Weiland-Crosby

 

“All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.” — Leo Tolstoy


 

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” — Helen Keller

   

“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.  When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” — Buddha


 

“The shadow is the greatest teacher for how to come to the light.”  — Ram Dass

  

“Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow.  The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” — Abraham Lincoln



“Hope is like the sun which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” — Samuel Smiles

 

Victory for Veterans, Inc. is providing FREE Year-round Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!

 

Every Veteran, First Responders, Caregiver and other Veteran Nonprofits are welcome to join Warriors for Life (WFL).  It’s easy to connect – give us a try!  You matter to us!

 

Join our Volunteer, Army Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT for "Forever Forward!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV). Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.

 

Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Wednesday Night!

 

TONIGHT's Topic: "Mental Health Hygiene"


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), 8 August 2024 at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET

 

   

Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV.   Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

 


“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!’ — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs



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Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I love knowing that the shadow of the most high God is always there to protect me. Have a blessed day today and always.


Taken from:https://johnbaptistchurch.org/biblical-meaning-experiences/seeing-a-shadow


Unveiling the Biblical Symbolism Behind Seeing a Shadow

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When we think of shadows, we often associate them with darkness, fear, or something ominous. However, in the realm of Biblical symbolism,…


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I was very fortunate to come up in he shadow of some very great leaders. Whether it rubbed off on me is for others to decide.



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