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The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Sunday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 6 December 2020!
Today is: “Surprise Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders are faced with unexpected surprises all the time. Learn to look for opportunities in surprises – embrace uncertainty, don’t run from it!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” — Henry Ford
More Quotes to think about:
“Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” — Boris Pasternak
“Expect the unexpected. Life is full of wonderful things just waiting to surprise you.” — Unknown Author
“Sometimes the most shocking surprises are also the most beautiful surprises.” — Lori Wilhite
“The Best things happen unexpectedly…” — Unknown Author
“The moments of happiness we enjoy take up by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us.” — Ashley Montagu
“Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise.” — Julie Cameron
“Life is full of surprises.” — John Major
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support 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 at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!
Good “Sunday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 6 December 2020!
Today is: “Surprise Day!” Why Not?
“Leaders are faced with unexpected surprises all the time. Learn to look for opportunities in surprises – embrace uncertainty, don’t run from it!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Join Veteran SFC Richard Williamson TONIGHT for Warriors for Life (WFL) and the "Sunday Topic Box" addition.
You pick the topic from the Topic Box every Sunday!
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!
Get connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Sunday Night for the "Sunday Topic Box!"
TONIGHT's WFL - "Sunday Topic Box!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/tonight-sunday-topic-box-addition-of-warriors-for-life-with-veteran-rick-williamson
Support our Warriors in Need — "Challenge them to Stay Alive!": https://www.victoryforveterans.org/product-page/wfl-coin
Veterans in need of Financial Assistance due to hardship:
https://victoryforveterans.org/financial-assistance
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.” — Henry Ford
More Quotes to think about:
“Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” — Boris Pasternak
“Expect the unexpected. Life is full of wonderful things just waiting to surprise you.” — Unknown Author
“Sometimes the most shocking surprises are also the most beautiful surprises.” — Lori Wilhite
“The Best things happen unexpectedly…” — Unknown Author
“The moments of happiness we enjoy take up by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us.” — Ashley Montagu
“Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise.” — Julie Cameron
“Life is full of surprises.” — John Major
Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Virtual Group Support 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 at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
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Good “Sunday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse Leader from the now Steller deep blue skies of Greater Boston after our Nor'easter moved out into the Atlantic Ocean... It did rain most of the night, and washed the majority of accumulated snow away... The streets are clear...
“Surprise Day!” Why Not?
1) "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." - Henry Ford
2) "If you train your mind to search for the positive things about other people, you will be surprised at how many good things you can observe in them and comment upon." - Alan Loy McGinnis
3) "Man is always more than he can know of himself; consequently, his accomplishments, time and again, will come as a surprise to him." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
4) Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton
5) "Practice wonder today - be present, begin again, know nothing, and allow everything to surprise you, inspire you, excite you, entertain you, teach you. Be fully open to life, today, and let yourself live wonder-fully." - Robert Holden
In my view I believe that George Patton, military general, stated words about surprise quite well and coupled with the below quote, tells you all you need to know about "Surprise"...
“Leaders are faced with unexpected surprises all the time. Learn to look for opportunities in surprises – embrace uncertainty, don’t run from it!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Surprise Day!” Why Not?
1) "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." - Henry Ford
2) "If you train your mind to search for the positive things about other people, you will be surprised at how many good things you can observe in them and comment upon." - Alan Loy McGinnis
3) "Man is always more than he can know of himself; consequently, his accomplishments, time and again, will come as a surprise to him." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
4) Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton
5) "Practice wonder today - be present, begin again, know nothing, and allow everything to surprise you, inspire you, excite you, entertain you, teach you. Be fully open to life, today, and let yourself live wonder-fully." - Robert Holden
In my view I believe that George Patton, military general, stated words about surprise quite well and coupled with the below quote, tells you all you need to know about "Surprise"...
“Leaders are faced with unexpected surprises all the time. Learn to look for opportunities in surprises – embrace uncertainty, don’t run from it!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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LTC Stephen F.
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra The Smoke Has Cleared 2008 BrandonDykstra Released on: 2008-01-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.
I expect that you probably have had many pleasant surprises over your lifetime so far. Hopefully the pleasant surprises outnumber shocking experiences. In all likelihood you have matured more readily in challenging seasons that pleasant and peaceful ones. Although you like I have many pleasant memories as God has led us past the flowing brooks of life. ‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’ [Jeremiah 29:11 ESV] my brother-in-Christ Sgt (Join to see).
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer shall be blessed by YOU with an increase of the fruit of the Spirit peace, goodness and joy this advent season. Let YOUR love and light shine through us to those in need of YOUR love. YOU have prepared more than we can possibly imagine for our eternal life in YOUR presence in the new heaven and earth. I pray that we are attuned to YOU and that YOU prompt us to surprise our loved ones with blessings they do not expect. 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him' [2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV]
I lift the grieving to YOU dear LORD – widows, widowers, orphans, those suffering significant loss and those clinging to life and hope. I pray that YOU bless each one with surprises of abundant joy in the midst of their grief. ‘for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part’ [2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV]
I pray for the business owners, home owners, and others wo are suffering under lockdowns as well as those whose businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed by looters and rioters over the past year or so. I pray that YOU motivate people to come to the aid of each and encourage them by working alongside them to restore the year that the locusts have eaten. 'Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.' [Romans 5:3-5 ESV]
I pray for a pleasant election result surprise for President Donald Trump and his wife Melania, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, Michigan GOP senator candidate John James, and Georgia 4th District Congresswoman GOP candidate Johsie Cruz.
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Sunday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Monday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich
Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvILsYGr6Q
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer shall be blessed by YOU with an increase of the fruit of the Spirit peace, goodness and joy this advent season. Let YOUR love and light shine through us to those in need of YOUR love. YOU have prepared more than we can possibly imagine for our eternal life in YOUR presence in the new heaven and earth. I pray that we are attuned to YOU and that YOU prompt us to surprise our loved ones with blessings they do not expect. 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him' [2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV]
I lift the grieving to YOU dear LORD – widows, widowers, orphans, those suffering significant loss and those clinging to life and hope. I pray that YOU bless each one with surprises of abundant joy in the midst of their grief. ‘for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part’ [2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV]
I pray for the business owners, home owners, and others wo are suffering under lockdowns as well as those whose businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed by looters and rioters over the past year or so. I pray that YOU motivate people to come to the aid of each and encourage them by working alongside them to restore the year that the locusts have eaten. 'Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.' [Romans 5:3-5 ESV]
I pray for a pleasant election result surprise for President Donald Trump and his wife Melania, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, Michigan GOP senator candidate John James, and Georgia 4th District Congresswoman GOP candidate Johsie Cruz.
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Sunday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Monday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich
Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvILsYGr6Q
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Good Morning Mikel. I like it. During my career I have been surprised many time by the abilities of young sailors to do the impossible. I have even surprised myself a few times.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
I can same thing about soldiers over the years as well SCPO Morris Ramsey - thanks for the great photo my friend and have a great Sunday Morris...
“Normally surprises are used for those special occasions to brighten someone’s day, but surprises can also be unexpected and disastrous for individuals. There are lessons to be learned in those unexpected moments that we need to embrace and create new opportunities with. May you enjoy those special surprises that create that, ‘You’ve blown me away!’ moments in our life and may you always take those ‘OMG’ unexpected moments and turn them into victories; may you always have the right attitude to handle either type of surprise in your life; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. The best way to comment when surprised is, ‘You don’t say!’ and take a deep breath!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
“Normally surprises are used for those special occasions to brighten someone’s day, but surprises can also be unexpected and disastrous for individuals. There are lessons to be learned in those unexpected moments that we need to embrace and create new opportunities with. May you enjoy those special surprises that create that, ‘You’ve blown me away!’ moments in our life and may you always take those ‘OMG’ unexpected moments and turn them into victories; may you always have the right attitude to handle either type of surprise in your life; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep your family safe, secure, happy, and healthy. The best way to comment when surprised is, ‘You don’t say!’ and take a deep breath!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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GySgt Thomas Vick
It is absolutely amazing what young Sailors, or in my case young Marines can do, and how much they can inspire us to do things also Chief.
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LTC Stephen F.
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra The Smoke Has Cleared 2008 BrandonDykstra Released on: 2008-01-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.
I expect that you probably have had many pleasant surprises over your lifetime so far. Hopefully the pleasant surprises outnumber shocking experiences. In all likelihood you have matured more readily in challenging seasons that pleasant and peaceful ones. Although you like I have many pleasant memories as God has led us past the flowing brooks of life. ‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’ [Jeremiah 29:11 ESV] my brother-in-Christ SCPO Morris Ramsey.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer shall be blessed by YOU with an increase of the fruit of the Spirit peace, goodness and joy this advent season. Let YOUR love and light shine through us to those in need of YOUR love. YOU have prepared more than we can possibly imagine for our eternal life in YOUR presence in the new heaven and earth. I pray that we are attuned to YOU and that YOU prompt us to surprise our loved ones with blessings they do not expect. 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him' [2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV]
I lift the grieving to YOU dear LORD – widows, widowers, orphans, those suffering significant loss and those clinging to life and hope. I pray that YOU bless each one with surprises of abundant joy in the midst of their grief. ‘for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part’ [2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV]
I pray for the business owners, home owners, and others wo are suffering under lockdowns as well as those whose businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed by looters and rioters over the past year or so. I pray that YOU motivate people to come to the aid of each and encourage them by working alongside them to restore the year that the locusts have eaten. 'Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.' [Romans 5:3-5 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Sunday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Monday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich
Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvILsYGr6Q
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer shall be blessed by YOU with an increase of the fruit of the Spirit peace, goodness and joy this advent season. Let YOUR love and light shine through us to those in need of YOUR love. YOU have prepared more than we can possibly imagine for our eternal life in YOUR presence in the new heaven and earth. I pray that we are attuned to YOU and that YOU prompt us to surprise our loved ones with blessings they do not expect. 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him' [2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV]
I lift the grieving to YOU dear LORD – widows, widowers, orphans, those suffering significant loss and those clinging to life and hope. I pray that YOU bless each one with surprises of abundant joy in the midst of their grief. ‘for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part’ [2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV]
I pray for the business owners, home owners, and others wo are suffering under lockdowns as well as those whose businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed by looters and rioters over the past year or so. I pray that YOU motivate people to come to the aid of each and encourage them by working alongside them to restore the year that the locusts have eaten. 'Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.' [Romans 5:3-5 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Sunday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Monday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich
Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvILsYGr6Q
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Love this quote! I've tried a lot of things that scared me and I'm so glad I did! I listen to friends talk about what they wished they had done and I always tell them your not dead yet! Thank you for these quotes Sir and have a great day!
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LTC Stephen F.
Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra The Smoke Has Cleared 2008 BrandonDykstra Released on: 2008-01-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.
I expect that you probably have had many pleasant surprises over your lifetime so far. Hopefully the pleasant surprises outnumber shocking experiences. In all likelihood you have matured more readily in challenging seasons that pleasant and peaceful ones. Although you like I have many pleasant memories as God has led us past the flowing brooks of life. ‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.’ [Jeremiah 29:11 ESV] my brother-in-Christ PVT Mark Zehner.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer shall be blessed by YOU with an increase of the fruit of the Spirit peace, goodness and joy this advent season. Let YOUR love and light shine through us to those in need of YOUR love. YOU have prepared more than we can possibly imagine for our eternal life in YOUR presence in the new heaven and earth. I pray that we are attuned to YOU and that YOU prompt us to surprise our loved ones with blessings they do not expect. 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him' [2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV]
I lift the grieving to YOU dear LORD – widows, widowers, orphans, those suffering significant loss and those clinging to life and hope. I pray that YOU bless each one with surprises of abundant joy in the midst of their grief. ‘for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part’ [2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV]
I pray for the business owners, home owners, and others wo are suffering under lockdowns as well as those whose businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed by looters and rioters over the past year or so. I pray that YOU motivate people to come to the aid of each and encourage them by working alongside them to restore the year that the locusts have eaten. 'Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.' [Romans 5:3-5 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Sunday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Monday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich
Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvILsYGr6Q
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters who reads this prayer shall be blessed by YOU with an increase of the fruit of the Spirit peace, goodness and joy this advent season. Let YOUR love and light shine through us to those in need of YOUR love. YOU have prepared more than we can possibly imagine for our eternal life in YOUR presence in the new heaven and earth. I pray that we are attuned to YOU and that YOU prompt us to surprise our loved ones with blessings they do not expect. 'What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him' [2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV]
I lift the grieving to YOU dear LORD – widows, widowers, orphans, those suffering significant loss and those clinging to life and hope. I pray that YOU bless each one with surprises of abundant joy in the midst of their grief. ‘for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part’ [2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV]
I pray for the business owners, home owners, and others wo are suffering under lockdowns as well as those whose businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed by looters and rioters over the past year or so. I pray that YOU motivate people to come to the aid of each and encourage them by working alongside them to restore the year that the locusts have eaten. 'Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.' [Romans 5:3-5 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Sunday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Monday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich
Surprised by Joy · Brandon Dykstra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXvILsYGr6Q
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