Posted on Jan 12, 2021
The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
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The Colonel’s Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to a new week from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 12 January 2021!
Today’s Message is: “Sparks Day!” Why Not?
“When you’re leaning forward in the foxhole and project yourself as a leader through your character and actions, you become the spark that ignites the team and the organization!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Come join Veteran SGT Steve McFarland TONIGHT for "Healing Through Faith" addition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services.
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Daniel's First Visions!"
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads: “You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.” — Alexander Den Heijer
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Go to the people and the places that set a spark in your soul.” — Unknown Author
“In the silence of love you will find the spark of life.” — Rumi
“We seek the fire of the spark that is already within us.” — Kamand Kojouri
“The smallest spark can become the greatest light.” — George E. Miller
“Passion is the spark that put you on fire for combustion and propel the wheels of productivity that brings your ultimate success.” — Lord Robin
“Imagination is the spark that ignites the fire of creativity.” — Richard L. Peterson
“When sparks fly, some truly great ideas come to light.” — David Heinemeier Hansson
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/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Tuesday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse,” and all great connections. Welcome to a new week from the “Eagle’s Nest” in Castle Rock, CO! — 12 January 2021!
Today’s Message is: “Sparks Day!” Why Not?
“When you’re leaning forward in the foxhole and project yourself as a leader through your character and actions, you become the spark that ignites the team and the organization!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Come join Veteran SGT Steve McFarland TONIGHT for "Healing Through Faith" addition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Virtual Group Support Community Services.
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends!
Get connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, and Caretakers every Tuesday!
TONIGHT's Topic: "Daniel's First Visions!"
https://www.rallypoint.com/shared-links/join-healing-through-faith-tonight-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-daniel-s-first-visions
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: “You often feel tired, not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you.” — Alexander Den Heijer
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Go to the people and the places that set a spark in your soul.” — Unknown Author
“In the silence of love you will find the spark of life.” — Rumi
“We seek the fire of the spark that is already within us.” — Kamand Kojouri
“The smallest spark can become the greatest light.” — George E. Miller
“Passion is the spark that put you on fire for combustion and propel the wheels of productivity that brings your ultimate success.” — Lord Robin
“Imagination is the spark that ignites the fire of creativity.” — Richard L. Peterson
“When sparks fly, some truly great ideas come to light.” — David Heinemeier Hansson
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 “Tuesday” Morning “Burroughs’ Posse Leader from the very cloudy Fort Myers area with rain forecast... I hope the weather where you are today is better...
“Sparks Day!” Why Not?
1) "This is Now. Now is, all there is. Don't wait for Then; strike the spark, light the fire." - Rumi
2) "Every moment contains a spark of eternity." - Elie Wiesel
3) "Wisdom is a blaze, kindled by a leaping spark." - Plato
4) "Something mysterious happens to a curious, fully engaged mind - and it happens as often as not, subconsciously. Strange little sparks are set off, connections made, insights triggered. - Tom Peters
5) "I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." - Jack London
The Spark of Life and the Spark of Action can be deduced in the following...
“When you’re leaning forward in the foxhole and project yourself as a leader through your character and actions, you become the spark that ignites the team and the organization!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Sparks Day!” Why Not?
1) "This is Now. Now is, all there is. Don't wait for Then; strike the spark, light the fire." - Rumi
2) "Every moment contains a spark of eternity." - Elie Wiesel
3) "Wisdom is a blaze, kindled by a leaping spark." - Plato
4) "Something mysterious happens to a curious, fully engaged mind - and it happens as often as not, subconsciously. Strange little sparks are set off, connections made, insights triggered. - Tom Peters
5) "I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." - Jack London
The Spark of Life and the Spark of Action can be deduced in the following...
“When you’re leaning forward in the foxhole and project yourself as a leader through your character and actions, you become the spark that ignites the team and the organization!”— COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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SGT James Murphy I love tho pic of the "Elephant in the Room", SGT James Murphy!!!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Sgt (Join to see) - Oh, sorry brother - I thought you had just the back splash left - my bad (lol)...
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - No worries, Mikel... You cannot possibly know everything about everybody... I am still having technical difficulties with my new all Digital laptop and how Windows 10 Pro handles my internal and external audio, including my internal and external microphone1 Right now I have no sound capability as my Audio/Video Card can't discern my internal speakers or mic... I am a little PO'd to say the least! LOL! I just ordered a new docking station like the one I have in MA...
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Good morning Col Burroughs and Posse. This is timely and speaks to me personally right now. Even though I have had enough rest I am feeling unmotivated and out of sorts. Some things that were said yesterday did a lot to dampen my enthusiasm for the work that I do. When I read your post I realized that I need to find the motivation that drove me to do this and to do it with my whole heart. Time to talk with my mentors and get the "spark" back.
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SSG (Join to see) Capt Jeff S. 1SG Dennis Hicks PO1 John Johnson Cpl Craig Meaux SSG Franklin Briant SrA Ronald Moore SGM Bill Frazer SSgt Christopher Jack A1C Riley Sanders SSG Samuel Kermon TSgt Joe C. SGT Jim Ramge, MBA SGT Nathan H. SSgt Marian Mitchell GySgt Thomas Vick 1SG (Join to see) CWO3 Dave Alcantara CWO3 (Join to see) SPC Brett Curry
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Lt Col Charlie Brown - Great quotes today...I know you'll get it back Charlie, because as Warriors its in our DNA to find that fire that burns within, no matter whether it has been drowned out by some type of activity or wall that we've run into. Get over the wall and find the flame once again...
“Let the sparks fly in your life that wake you up to a new day and new passion that gets your soul burning on fire; may you have that positive attitude that sparks creativity and propels you to success; 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. ‘Wisdom is a blaze, kindled by a leaping spark.’ — Plato.” — COL (Ret) Mikel J. Burroughs
“Let the sparks fly in your life that wake you up to a new day and new passion that gets your soul burning on fire; may you have that positive attitude that sparks creativity and propels you to success; 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. ‘Wisdom is a blaze, kindled by a leaping spark.’ — Plato.” — COL (Ret) Mikel J. Burroughs
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The Zeal of GOD has Consumed Me! :)
Christian Encouragement, Comfort, HOPE & Inspirationwww.AMIGHTYWIND.comMusic: Kent Henry
I expect that selfless love for others sparks up your life and that love gleams through your own eyes and ignites the spark of life in those you hold most dear. Hopefully the spark of life rejuvenates you and me and each one we love in this cold month of January. ‘For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.’ [2 Timothy 1:6-7 ESV], my sister-in-Christ Lt Col Charlie Brown.
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters is zealous for the LORD God and that we never take HIS love for granted. The LORD demonstrates HIS love for each in myriad ways. The LORD sacrificed HIS life’s blood for our personal salvation. ‘Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends’ [John 15:13 ESV]
I pray for parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren widows, widowers and orphans especially any who are homeless tonight in the USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, France, India, Australia, Japan, Korea, China, the Philippines, and New Zealand, ‘Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.’ [James 1:27 ESV]
I pray for as each unjustly imprisoned prisoner in the USA – especially in Washington, D.C. ‘Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.’ [Hebrews 13:3 ESV]
I lift the individuals infected with contagious diseases including COVID-19 and variant strains to YOU LORD. I pray that YOU gently heal as many as YOU know should be healed and don’t allow any to die outside of YOUR sacrificial love through YOUR atonement. 'For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you.' [Isaiah 54:10 ESV]
I lift the US House of Representatives congressmen and congresswomen and US Senators to YOU LORD. YOU alone know the truth in all things including what motivates each of us and what terrifies us. As far as the rioters in Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Washington, D.C last fall and last week. YOU know who fanned the flames for rioting in the northwest, midwest and other cities. I pray for justice for the injured, those who property and livelihood was severely damaged or destroyed. I pray that the local and national politicians and zealots who fanned the flames for rioting, looting will be indicted. ‘For you shall be like an oak whose leaf withers, and like a garden without water. And the strong shall become tinder, and his work a spark, and both of them shall burn together, with none to quench them. [Isaiah 1:30-31 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Tuesday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
The Zeal of GOD has Consumed Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3uTDTstJ6w
I pray that each one of YOUR adopted sons and daughters is zealous for the LORD God and that we never take HIS love for granted. The LORD demonstrates HIS love for each in myriad ways. The LORD sacrificed HIS life’s blood for our personal salvation. ‘Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends’ [John 15:13 ESV]
I pray for parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren widows, widowers and orphans especially any who are homeless tonight in the USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, France, India, Australia, Japan, Korea, China, the Philippines, and New Zealand, ‘Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.’ [James 1:27 ESV]
I pray for as each unjustly imprisoned prisoner in the USA – especially in Washington, D.C. ‘Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.’ [Hebrews 13:3 ESV]
I lift the individuals infected with contagious diseases including COVID-19 and variant strains to YOU LORD. I pray that YOU gently heal as many as YOU know should be healed and don’t allow any to die outside of YOUR sacrificial love through YOUR atonement. 'For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you.' [Isaiah 54:10 ESV]
I lift the US House of Representatives congressmen and congresswomen and US Senators to YOU LORD. YOU alone know the truth in all things including what motivates each of us and what terrifies us. As far as the rioters in Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Washington, D.C last fall and last week. YOU know who fanned the flames for rioting in the northwest, midwest and other cities. I pray for justice for the injured, those who property and livelihood was severely damaged or destroyed. I pray that the local and national politicians and zealots who fanned the flames for rioting, looting will be indicted. ‘For you shall be like an oak whose leaf withers, and like a garden without water. And the strong shall become tinder, and his work a spark, and both of them shall burn together, with none to quench them. [Isaiah 1:30-31 ESV]
I pray that you and your family members sleep well Tuesday night and will awake refreshed and healthy on Wednesday morning.
By the power and authority of the Name above all names, Jesus the Christ.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs PO3 Charles Streich SPC Michael Terrell
The Zeal of GOD has Consumed Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3uTDTstJ6w
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COL Mikel Burroughs good read/share: for the Colonel's Motivational Quotes of the Day. Where the mighty American Bald Eagles roam in the mighty MOUNTAINS OF CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO AMONG THEIR EAGLES-NEST. I know the view must be MAGNIFICENT on this day January 12, 2021. As you might glance upon the mighty snow capped mountains headed into the month of February. As you know I would respond a lot throughout the week, but I am full-time DOD employee doing contracts for the Defense Contracting Management Agency. It is good to have some time on the weekend before I start my running around to respond my friend.
Today's theme is , “Sparks Day!”, I quote, “Go to the people and the places that set a spark in your soul.” — Unknown Author
The picture depicts my inner-thought:
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Today's theme is , “Sparks Day!”, I quote, “Go to the people and the places that set a spark in your soul.” — Unknown Author
The picture depicts my inner-thought:
Lt Col Charlie Brown Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen SCPO Morris Ramsey PVT Mark Zehner Sgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll SSG Robert Mark Odom CPL Douglas Chrysler PO1 Tony Holland] SPC Mark Huddleston Wayne Soares PO1 William "Chip" Nagel ] SGT (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SPC Nancy Greene SMSgt David A Asbury LTC Eugene Chu Maj Marty Hogan PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Thank you SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - great quote and depiction...
“Let the sparks fly in your life that wake you up to a new day and new passion that gets your soul burning on fire; may you have that positive attitude that sparks creativity and propels you to success; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep safe, secure, happy, and healthy. ‘Wisdom is a blaze, kindled by a leaping spark.’ — Plato.” — COL (Ret) Mikel J. Burroughs
“Let the sparks fly in your life that wake you up to a new day and new passion that gets your soul burning on fire; may you have that positive attitude that sparks creativity and propels you to success; may your mind, body, and soul be opened to grace, goodness, peace, forgiveness, and a bountiful life of purpose; and keep safe, secure, happy, and healthy. ‘Wisdom is a blaze, kindled by a leaping spark.’ — Plato.” — COL (Ret) Mikel J. Burroughs
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