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Friday, July 20, 2018 ― The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day! - Victory for Veterans
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Friday, July 20, 2018 ― The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day! Good "Red Friday" Morning Everyone!
We have 23 weeks and 165 days left until 2019!
Today: "It Happens for a Reason Day!" Why Not?
"I've mentioned this topic before, but I'm inspired to mention it again - there is a reason I'm connected with all of you on RallyPoint. To Serve Once Again." ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
"I’m not positive that everything happens for a reason, but when I decided to change my perspective on life and treated all outcomes handed to me as lessons; the good, the bad, and the ugly, I changed. I become more positive, inspired, & motivated." ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Be happy, and a reason will come along." ― Robert Brault
"I knew everything happened for a reason. I just wished the reason would hurry up and make itself known." ― Christina Lauren
"With everything there is what to do." ― Auliq Ice
"There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need them to change your life or you’re the one that will change theirs." ― Angel Flonis Harefa
"Thank Life For Happening, Thank Every Twist And Turn, There Is A Reason For Every Single Thing, There Is A Reason For Every Worry And Concern." ― Dante Jannicelli
"Let your life reflect the faith you have in God. Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God's word, and trust the process." ― Germany Kent
"Everything happens for a reason and a purpose, and it serves you." ― Tony Robbins
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
We have 23 weeks and 165 days left until 2019!
Today: "It Happens for a Reason Day!" Why Not?
"I've mentioned this topic before, but I'm inspired to mention it again - there is a reason I'm connected with all of you on RallyPoint. To Serve Once Again." ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
"I’m not positive that everything happens for a reason, but when I decided to change my perspective on life and treated all outcomes handed to me as lessons; the good, the bad, and the ugly, I changed. I become more positive, inspired, & motivated." ― COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: "Be happy, and a reason will come along." ― Robert Brault
"I knew everything happened for a reason. I just wished the reason would hurry up and make itself known." ― Christina Lauren
"With everything there is what to do." ― Auliq Ice
"There will always be a reason why you meet people. Either you need them to change your life or you’re the one that will change theirs." ― Angel Flonis Harefa
"Thank Life For Happening, Thank Every Twist And Turn, There Is A Reason For Every Single Thing, There Is A Reason For Every Worry And Concern." ― Dante Jannicelli
"Let your life reflect the faith you have in God. Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God's word, and trust the process." ― Germany Kent
"Everything happens for a reason and a purpose, and it serves you." ― Tony Robbins
Check out all the BLOGs at Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/
Friday, July 20, 2018 ― The Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day! - Victory for Veterans
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"Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, enjoy the moments and know all things happen for a reason. ~Albert Schweitzer
The reason behind what is happening is often not obvious and the situation can look like chaos. Learn to go with what is happening and enjoy it as much as you can and the reason will eventually come clear. Has this happened to you? It has happened in my life and my lesson (learned over and over) is acceptance.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. Susan Foster Maj Marty Hogan SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth Alan K. SGT (Join to see) SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt Joe C. CW5 Jack Cardwell CPT Jack Durish Sgt Randy Wilber Cpl Scott McCarroll PO3 Bob McCord LTC Jeff Shearer Sgt Deborah Cornatzer Maj Kim Patterson
The reason behind what is happening is often not obvious and the situation can look like chaos. Learn to go with what is happening and enjoy it as much as you can and the reason will eventually come clear. Has this happened to you? It has happened in my life and my lesson (learned over and over) is acceptance.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen F. Susan Foster Maj Marty Hogan SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth Alan K. SGT (Join to see) SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt Joe C. CW5 Jack Cardwell CPT Jack Durish Sgt Randy Wilber Cpl Scott McCarroll PO3 Bob McCord LTC Jeff Shearer Sgt Deborah Cornatzer Maj Kim Patterson
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
They do indeed fall into place at the most convenient and inconvenient time Charlie, but they do and the lessons along the way are invaluable. I'm still learning and there's a reason for that and a reson for the season. Their's a purpose "higher than us" that we've connected and will be doing a lot of good in the future Charlie. I truly believe that. Thanks for your wonderful words of wisdom this morning. Have a great Friday and good weekend as you count all the wonderful blessings that have been bestowed to you and your family Lt Col Charlie Brown
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Lt Col Charlie Brown Have to admit I've spent a lot of time laughing at confusion.
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SPC John Waisman
I once asked a psychologist who swam at the pool I worked at what the key to life was. She said, "Acceptance."
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SFC Dagmar Riley
Ma’am, this is all so very true; especially the part of acceptance. You really can’t see ahead to focus on the positive until you accept the past, at which time it will become apparent to you how much the past experience has shaped your life and that the reason for it was necessary to get through the next part in Life. Had way to many of those where it sometimes was a struggle to let go but once I did, was such a relief and helped open my eyes to even brighater days ahead. It also taught me not to let everything get to me and to learn when enough is just that and move on to the next obstacle. I believe the future obstacles are the reason for everything that happens, to prepare us for what lies ahead. Like Basic prepared us for AIT and those together was preparation for the first duty station and their training helped us with the next and so on. Even the tragedies in Life have a reason; as difficult as it can be to understand them when they occur and we at times question God why he could let it happen.
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I have found that most people are offered the opportunity to change their circumstances almost daily. Either they chose status quo or complain that opportunity is outside their grasp. Are you here to change others lives- or do you miss the cues to change your own when someone comes into your life? Great RED Friday thoughts Col- have a great weekend.
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LTC Stephen F.
Have a wonderful Friday, my friend Maj Marty Hogan which I trust will blossom into a great weekend.
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SPC John Waisman
Some of those changes are covered with thorns and broken glass, and we're all barefoot. Metaphorically. Not contradicting, just a sidebar.
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SFC Dagmar Riley
Very good point Sir! I have to admit that looking back; I’ve missed quite a few clues in my lifetime. Dwelling on what I missed won’t change the past though, so I always strive to learn from my mistakes.
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Good morning from Hartland MI COL Mikel J. Burroughs - and you are o'so right on that topic. Have a great weekend.
"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together."
Marilyn Monroe
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price SM Sgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas COL Mikel J. Burroughs Cynthia Croft LTC Stephen F. MSG Tom Earley Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell LTC (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl (Join to see) PO3 John Wagner PO3 Bob McCord SGT Jim Arnold SPC Margaret Higgins
"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together."
Marilyn Monroe
Maj William W. 'Bill' Price SM Sgt Minister Gerald A. Thomas COL Mikel J. Burroughs Cynthia Croft LTC Stephen F. MSG Tom Earley Alan K. SGT John " Mac " McConnell LTC (Join to see) Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SPC Douglas Bolton Lt Col Charlie Brown Sgt Randy Wilber MSgt John McGowan Cpl (Join to see) PO3 John Wagner PO3 Bob McCord SGT Jim Arnold SPC Margaret Higgins
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
That quote really hits home from Marilyn Monroe SP5 Mark Kuzinski I believe there is a reason that we met and we continue to correspond my friend. Bella has to work and I'm working on thisngs around the house this weekend when I'm not on the computer. I believe that is 75% time spent on the computer, 20% on the Harley, and 5% spent on doodling around the house! You have a great weekend as well - both you and Diana!
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SGT Rick Colburn
Here in SW Ohio we have thunderstorms with a high risk of severe weather and chance of tornados and this looks like it will go on and off all day and all weekend current temp. is 70 degrees heads up all
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LTC Stephen F.
Have a wonderful Friday, my friend SP5 Mark Kuzinski which I trust will blossom into a great weekend.
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