Posted on Oct 2, 2019
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Wednesday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 2 October 2019!
Today is: "Reach Out Day!" Why Not?
"It takes a lot of courage to ask for help or reach out when you're the most vulnerable, but that is what Warriors for Life is all about, reach out and take our virtual hand!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Keep reaching out because you may help pull someone out of darkness and guide them into the light" — Caroline Naoroji
"Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light." — Norm Rice
"Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours." — Vera Nazarian
"People will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou
"One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone." — Shannon L. Alder
"We each have the power to give. It’s the most gratifying feeling ever. By reaching out to help another human being you're sending ripples of positive change." — Dana Arcuri
"Even the smallest act of caring for another person is like a drop of water — it will make ripples throughout the entire pond." — Jessy & Bryan Matteo
"Life’s most urgent questions is: What are you doing for others?" — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good "Wednesday" Morning Everyone from the "Eagle's Nest" in Castle Rock, CO — 2 October 2019!
Today is: "Reach Out Day!" Why Not?
"It takes a lot of courage to ask for help or reach out when you're the most vulnerable, but that is what Warriors for Life is all about, reach out and take our virtual hand!" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Support our Warriors in Need — Challenge them to Stay Alive: https://victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-coin/
Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support: https://victoryforveterans.org/who-we-are/services/warriors-for-life/
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Keep reaching out because you may help pull someone out of darkness and guide them into the light" — Caroline Naoroji
"Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light." — Norm Rice
"Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours." — Vera Nazarian
"People will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou
"One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone." — Shannon L. Alder
"We each have the power to give. It’s the most gratifying feeling ever. By reaching out to help another human being you're sending ripples of positive change." — Dana Arcuri
"Even the smallest act of caring for another person is like a drop of water — it will make ripples throughout the entire pond." — Jessy & Bryan Matteo
"Life’s most urgent questions is: What are you doing for others?" — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good morning Col Burroughs. Great quote of the day. "Reach Out Day" what can I do to make a difference in someone's life today? Simple, call someone, send a text, email, or visit them. Just a simple kind word can make all difference in the world. I see it every day on Rally Point. I read and watch it through your encouraging post. Soldiers looking after soldiers. Remember, there's no dishonor in reaching out for help. All of us at some point needed advice, assistance or someone to talk too. It only takes a second to reach out for guidance or to give guidance. Be safe Rally Point. Have a great day.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SPC Jon O. - What an awesome quote Jon. As always words of wisdom back to the RallyPoint Nation my friend - thank you! Have a great evening Jon!
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I reach out to those around us who are in need of a listening ear, a friendly handshake or hug, or somebody to simply spend time with, my friend and brother-in-Christ SPC Jon O..
LORD God, YOU designed us to desire fellowship with other humans and especially with YOU. YOU revealed that the way to demonstrate out love for YOU is by how we treat others from those we love to our enemies.
I pray that YOU motivate each of us to reach out specifically to somebody who needs the warmth of shared experience from the simple to the sublime. Open our eyes to the poverty of relationship around us. Expand our horizons to include those who feel rejected by others. For the spiritually mature I pray YOU lead us to pray for specific human enemies
I pray that parents of toddlers are learning to listen to and appreciate the attempts of the young to imperfectly reach out and be helpful. Help them to encourage the intent of the vey young to be helpful and give parents patience and skills to accept the offered help by the toddlers. Empower the parents to help the children to improve on their efforts in winsome ways.
I pray that parents of tweens and teenagers remember from the time they were teenagers and wanted to tell their own parents how to improve relationship and trust. Give the parents patience, listening skills and common interests with their offspring including music, art, literature including comics, and Manga graphic novels.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George PO1 Jerome Newland SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LORD God, YOU designed us to desire fellowship with other humans and especially with YOU. YOU revealed that the way to demonstrate out love for YOU is by how we treat others from those we love to our enemies.
I pray that YOU motivate each of us to reach out specifically to somebody who needs the warmth of shared experience from the simple to the sublime. Open our eyes to the poverty of relationship around us. Expand our horizons to include those who feel rejected by others. For the spiritually mature I pray YOU lead us to pray for specific human enemies
I pray that parents of toddlers are learning to listen to and appreciate the attempts of the young to imperfectly reach out and be helpful. Help them to encourage the intent of the vey young to be helpful and give parents patience and skills to accept the offered help by the toddlers. Empower the parents to help the children to improve on their efforts in winsome ways.
I pray that parents of tweens and teenagers remember from the time they were teenagers and wanted to tell their own parents how to improve relationship and trust. Give the parents patience, listening skills and common interests with their offspring including music, art, literature including comics, and Manga graphic novels.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George PO1 Jerome Newland SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Good morning from Hartland COL Mikel J. Burroughs - all of the quotes are so very spot on. Have a great "Hump Day!"
COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PO3 Lynn Spalding PO1 H Gene Lawrence SSG William Jones Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Stephen F. ] Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell ] Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl (Join to see) PO3 Bob McCord SPC Margaret Higgins Sgt Albert Castro
COL Mikel J. Burroughs Col Carl Whicker SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM PO3 Lynn Spalding PO1 H Gene Lawrence SSG William Jones Maj William W. 'Bill' Price LTC Stephen F. ] Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell ] Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl (Join to see) PO3 Bob McCord SPC Margaret Higgins Sgt Albert Castro
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LTC Stephen F.
I pray that you and I reach out to those around us who are in need of a listening ear, a friendly handshake or hug, or somebody to simply spend time with, my friend and brother-in-Christ SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
LORD God, YOU designed us to desire fellowship with other humans and especially with YOU. YOU revealed that the way to demonstrate out love for YOU is by how we treat others from those we love to our enemies.
I pray that YOU motivate each of us to reach out specifically to somebody who needs the warmth of shared experience from the simple to the sublime. Open our eyes to the poverty of relationship around us. Expand our horizons to include those who feel rejected by others. For the spiritually mature I pray YOU lead us to pray for specific human enemies
I pray that parents of toddlers are learning to listen to and appreciate the attempts of the young to imperfectly reach out and be helpful. Help them to encourage the intent of the vey young to be helpful and give parents patience and skills to accept the offered help by the toddlers. Empower the parents to help the children to improve on their efforts in winsome ways.
I pray that parents of tweens and teenagers remember from the time they were teenagers and wanted to tell their own parents how to improve relationship and trust. Give the parents patience, listening skills and common interests with their offspring including music, art, literature including comics, and Manga graphic novels.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George PO1 Jerome Newland SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LORD God, YOU designed us to desire fellowship with other humans and especially with YOU. YOU revealed that the way to demonstrate out love for YOU is by how we treat others from those we love to our enemies.
I pray that YOU motivate each of us to reach out specifically to somebody who needs the warmth of shared experience from the simple to the sublime. Open our eyes to the poverty of relationship around us. Expand our horizons to include those who feel rejected by others. For the spiritually mature I pray YOU lead us to pray for specific human enemies
I pray that parents of toddlers are learning to listen to and appreciate the attempts of the young to imperfectly reach out and be helpful. Help them to encourage the intent of the vey young to be helpful and give parents patience and skills to accept the offered help by the toddlers. Empower the parents to help the children to improve on their efforts in winsome ways.
I pray that parents of tweens and teenagers remember from the time they were teenagers and wanted to tell their own parents how to improve relationship and trust. Give the parents patience, listening skills and common interests with their offspring including music, art, literature including comics, and Manga graphic novels.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted children and their loved ones sleep well tonight.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI SMSgt Lawrence McCarter SSG William Jones PO1 Robert George PO1 Jerome Newland SP5 Jeannie Carle SGT Steve McFarland COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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Good morning my RP Family. Reaching out can be difficult for us at times. We may feel awkward or not qualified to help someone. Or we may feel like it is none of our business and not want to intrude on someone’s privacy. We need to remember that many times, those that seem withdrawn don’t know how to reach out for help so we must reach out to see if there something we can do. I have found something that deals with teenage folks but the principle behind the discussion is the same for all and I find to be very useful. I hope you find it useful to you for reaching out to someone you feel may need help. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from au.reachout.com
HOW TO ASK A FRIEND IF THEY'RE OK
When you're worred about someone, sometimes the best thing you can do is listen and let them know you're there for them.
> Having the chat
Pick the right place - somewhere quiet and away from other people.
Try to remove any distractions before you start.
Don't push it - if they say they don't want to talk, let them know you're there if they change their mind.
> Starting the conversation
'Hey, how have you been lately? What's been happening?'
'You haven't seemed yourself lately. Is there something you'd like to talk about?'
'How are you doing? Anything you want to chat about?'
> How to respond
Be a good listener by paying attention, asking questions and checking you've understood what they've said.
Don't try to solve the problem for them.
Ask them why they may be feeling that way.
Let them know you're there for them.
Don't judge what they say, even if you don't agree with them.
> If they say they're not OK
Ask them what's going on for them, listen and acknowledge their feelings.
Ask what they think will help them to feel better.
If you feel like they need more support you could ask if they're considered talking to an adult they trust or seeing a mental health professional.
If you're worried abotu their safety, let someone know.
LCpl Paul Corbett 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel 1LT Tom Wilson Sgt William Tust SMSgt Tom Harmon SSG (Join to see) SGT William Cannon SGT(P) (Join to see) PFC John Lanni SPC(P) Chandler Lonergan Cpl Andrew Tucker Capt (Join to see) Cpl Benjamin Long PO2 John Zodun LT Michael Watson CPO John Bjorge COL Dana Hampton
Taken from au.reachout.com
HOW TO ASK A FRIEND IF THEY'RE OK
When you're worred about someone, sometimes the best thing you can do is listen and let them know you're there for them.
> Having the chat
Pick the right place - somewhere quiet and away from other people.
Try to remove any distractions before you start.
Don't push it - if they say they don't want to talk, let them know you're there if they change their mind.
> Starting the conversation
'Hey, how have you been lately? What's been happening?'
'You haven't seemed yourself lately. Is there something you'd like to talk about?'
'How are you doing? Anything you want to chat about?'
> How to respond
Be a good listener by paying attention, asking questions and checking you've understood what they've said.
Don't try to solve the problem for them.
Ask them why they may be feeling that way.
Let them know you're there for them.
Don't judge what they say, even if you don't agree with them.
> If they say they're not OK
Ask them what's going on for them, listen and acknowledge their feelings.
Ask what they think will help them to feel better.
If you feel like they need more support you could ask if they're considered talking to an adult they trust or seeing a mental health professional.
If you're worried abotu their safety, let someone know.
LCpl Paul Corbett 1st Lt Padre Dave Poedel 1LT Tom Wilson Sgt William Tust SMSgt Tom Harmon SSG (Join to see) SGT William Cannon SGT(P) (Join to see) PFC John Lanni SPC(P) Chandler Lonergan Cpl Andrew Tucker Capt (Join to see) Cpl Benjamin Long PO2 John Zodun LT Michael Watson CPO John Bjorge COL Dana Hampton
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PO2 John Zodun
Thanks brother Gene I practice trying to see if I know a friend in need and I would always wait until I could talk to him or her alone to keep from embarrassing them. I was taught that was common courtesy thanks for the post my friend
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CPL Linda B.
The truth is that life is hard and we can tell ourselves that everything's okay but sometimes it's not.
And then a friend comes along and gently reminds us that this will not always be this way and that better days are to come.
Rallypoint daily post are a positive reminder of this every day.
And then a friend comes along and gently reminds us that this will not always be this way and that better days are to come.
Rallypoint daily post are a positive reminder of this every day.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
CPL Linda B. - I find your last sentence to be so true. It is one of the many things I love about Rally Point.
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