“Resist living in the past, but never resist the trials that shape who you are and your purpose!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Monday” Afternoon “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 15, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Resist Day!” Why Not?
"Great leaders always resist the comfort and safety of the status quo. They embrace every trial and the chaos of adversity like fuel needed to move the organization and people forward toward mission completion!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“What you resist, persists..” — C. G. Jung
“We gain the strength of the temptation we resist.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Try not to resist changes that come your way. Instead let life live through you. And do not worry that your life is turning upside down. How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?” — Rumi
“One reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain.” — Rick Godwin
“Resist your fear; fear will never lead you to a positive end. Go for your faith and what you believe.” — T. D. Jakes
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” — Lao Tzu
“Set high goals and standards for yourself; resist the temptation of the comfort zone.” — Brian Tracy
Welcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers.
Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion.
📌 Tonight’s Focus
• Topic: "No Fear No Worry (part 2)"
🕒 Mission Details
• Date: TONIGHT – June 15, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
Facilitator: Kirk Poe, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Reiki Master, Certified Body/Emotion/Belief Code Practitioner, & Volunteer Facilitator for VFV
🔗 How to Join
• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-kirk-and-friend-tonight-for-no-fear-no-worry-part-2-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86121340012
Help us reach a hero. Please tag a friend or share this post to help someone find their peace.
Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren Iozzio 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!
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friends
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” 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
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338
You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network:
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
#Resist #TheColonelsCompass #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #Leadership #Motivation #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #OvercomeAdversity #EmbraceChange #Veterans #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #NoFear #LeadershipQuotes #DailyWisdom #ConroeTX #BandOfBrothersAndSisters #Integrity #Purpose #Resilience #GrowthMindset #FollowUs #JoinTheConversation #CommentBelow
Welcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" sessio... View MoreWelcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers.
Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion.
📌 Tonight’s Focus
• Topic: "No Fear No Worry (part 2)"
🕒 Mission Details
• Date: TONIGHT – June 15, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
Facilitator: Kirk Poe, Certified Peer Support Specialist, Reiki Master, Certified Body/Emotion/Belief Code Practitioner, & Volunteer Facilitator for VFV
🔗 How to Join
• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-kirk-and-friend-tonight-for-no-fear-no-worry-part-2-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86121340012
Help us reach a hero. Please tag a friend or share this post to help someone find their peace.
#NoFearNoWorry #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #PeerSupport #VeteransHelpingVeterans #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponders #ActiveDuty #CaregiverSupport #AwakenYourInnerHealer #EndTheStigma #YouBelongHere #VeteranCommunity #HealingTogether #Mindfulness
“Your whispers are telling you something. Listen closely for guidance, support, and reassurance!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Sunday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 14, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Whispers Day!” Why Not?
"A leader’s quiet precision of internal whispers can lead to a vision that defines a legacy. Never discount the subtle insights of your whispers that can shape your decisions and intentions. Listen closely, because real guidance can come from a whisper!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Let your heart guide you… it whispers so listen closely.” — Walt Disney
“The sunrise whispers: Keep going.” — Unknown Author
“Strength doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers.” — Paige Regular
“Whispers carry the weight of a thousand words.” — Unknown Author
“When the world says, ‘give up,’ hope whispers, ‘Try it one more time.” — Alvin Ailey
“Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘your cannot withstand this storm.’ The warrior whispers back, ‘I am the storm.” — Unknown Author
“The soul whispers what the heart desires. Listen to your soul, and you’ll hear it whisper my name.” — Grace Willows
Welcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Surmise with the Guys!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers.
Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion.
📌 Tonight’s Focus
• Topic: "Surmise with the Guys!"
🕒 Mission Details
• Date: TONIGHT – June 14, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
• Facilitator: Derrick Iozzio (Army Combat Veteran & VFV Volunteer) & Steven Bates (Air Force Veteran & VFV Volunteer)
🔗 How to Join
• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinderrick-stevenfor-surmisewiththeguys-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-everysundayevening
• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82823275269
Help us reach a hero. Please tag a friend or share this post to help someone find their peace.
Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio 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!
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network:
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
#Whispers #ListenClosely #InnerVoice #LeadershipQuotes #DailyWisdom #TheColonelsCompass #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #PeerSupport #SurmiseWithTheGuys #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #KeepGoing #HopeWhispers #IAmTheStorm #InspirationOfTheDay #SundayMotivation #FollowUs #JoinTheConversation #CommentBelow #LikeAndShare #TogetherWeAreStronger #ZeroStigma #ReachOut #NeverGiveUp #LegacyOfLeadership #HonorAndRespect #YouMatter
Welcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Surmise with the Guys!" session. ... View MoreWelcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Surmise with the Guys!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers.
Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion.
📌 Tonight’s Focus
• Topic: "Surmise with the Guys!"
🕒 Mission Details
• Date: TONIGHT – June 14, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
• Facilitator: Derrick Iozzio (Army Combat Veteran & VFV Volunteer) & Steven Bates (Air Force Veteran & VFV Volunteer)
🔗 How to Join
• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinderrick-stevenfor-surmisewiththeguys-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-everysundayevening
• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82823275269
Help us reach a hero. Please tag a friend or share this post to help someone find their peace.
#SurmiseWithTheGuys #WarriorsForLife #VictoryForVeterans #YouBelongHere #WelcomeToTheCircle #VeteranPeerSupport #FirstResponders #ZeroStigma #BeyondTheArmor #JoinTheConversation
Happy Flag Day and Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Army!
“Your past is just a chapter, not your whole story. Turn the page and keep writing!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-... View More“Your past is just a chapter, not your whole story. Turn the page and keep writing!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 13, 2026
"The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"
Today’s Message is: “Past Day!” Why Not?
"Never retreat to the past. Don’t let mistakes and hardships define your leadership today. Take those lessons learned and build a roadmap for today’s victories. Scars from the past tell a story-they don’t stop progress!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Worrying about past regrets does nothing to change the past. Your future is where your focus should be.” — Catherine Pulsifer
“The past is in your head, the future is in your hand.” — Unknown Author
“Don’t judge me by my past. I don’t live there anymore” — Zig Ziglar
“The past cannot be changed, edited, or erased; it can only be accepted. What you learned from it gives you the power to move on and do better.” — Unknown Author
“Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.” — Robin Sharma
“You’re not defined by your past; you’re prepared by it.” — Unknown Author
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” — Unknown Author
Welcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.
Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Burly’s Warriors!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers.
Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion.
📌 Tonight’s Focus
• Topic: "Internal Stressors!"
🕒 Mission Details
• Date: TONIGHT – June 13, 2026
• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET
• Facilitator: Mike Williams (Army Combat Medic Veteran & VFV Volunteer)
🔗 How to Join
• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/dropinwithmike-friendstonightfor-internalstressors-aspartofwarriorsforlife-wfl
• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247
Help us reach a hero. Please tag a friend or share this post to help someone find their peace.
Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio 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!
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network:
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
#Past #MoveForward #Overcome #NextChapter #GrowthMindset #FutureFocus #LessonsLearned #Resilience #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #VeteranSupport #PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #LeadershipWisdom #DailyInspiration #KeepMovingForward #TurnThePage #Integrity #Strength #Veterans #FirstResponders #NeverGiveUp #Community #YouMatter #SupportOurHeroes
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