COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs (@BurlyCycle)

“Awaken your heart to serve. Stop living for yourself, start lifting others, and find your true purpose!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1443 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 — April 25, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Awaken Day!” Why Not? “Great leaders don’t talk about mission or vision; they go first and show the way. If you lead from the front, your actions awaken the warrior spirit in people more than a speech from the podium. Your example shows people what is possible and inspires them to follow!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “What you seek is seeking you-let yourself awaken to it.” — Rumi “As you awaken to your divine nature, you’ll begin to appreciate beauty in everything you see, touch and experience.” — Dr. Wayne Dyer “When we awaken to our sense of purpose, infinite strength wells up from within, enabling us to tackle every obstacle and difficulty we meet.” — Daisaku Ikeda “Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people stay for a while, and move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understanding, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.” — Flavia Weedn “To awaken, sit calmly, letting each breath clear your mind and open your heart.” — Gautama Buddha “Today many will awaken with a fresh sense of inspiration. Why not you?” — Steve Maraboli “Awaken to your true potential and live the life of your dreams.” — Unknown Author You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events “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 Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #Awaken #AwakenDay #LeadFromTheFront #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #BeyondTheArmor #ServantLeadership #PurposeDriven #WarriorSpirit #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #MotivationSaturday #InspirationDaily #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #ConroeTX #MentalStrength #YouMatter #HonorAndRespect #CommunitySupport #LiftingOthers