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Welcome, "ONE AND ALL" to the Thursday, September 26, 2024 edition of The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
“Make time to do the things you want and time for the things you have to do — Find your life balance!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Life is a balance... so be kind, but don't let people abuse and use you. Trust, but let people deceive you. Be content, but never stop improving yourself and your life! - Today's Message is: "BALANCE DAY!" Why Not?
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots.” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 26 September 2024!
Today’s Message is: “BALANCE DAY!” Why Not?
“Balancing your character and your competence is what makes the best leaders highly effective. A leader’s values, integrity, how they treat people and react are just a few character traits that will inspire others. A competent leader is effective, demonstrates resilience, and achieves results. Have you found your balance as a leader?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” — Jana Kingsford
“Find your balance.” — Unknown Author
“Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.” — Thomas Kinkade
“Life is all about balance. You don’t always need to getting stuff done. Sometimes it’s perfectly okay, and absolutely necessary, to shut down, kick back, and do nothing.” — Lori Deschene
“Working toward balance takes a lot of ingredients. We need courage, reflection, attention, action, and a push-and-pull relationship between effort and relaxation.” — Tara Stiles
“Balance your thoughts with action. If you send too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” — Bruce Lee
“There is a fine balance between honoring the past and losing yourself in it. For example, you can acknowledge and learn from mistakes you made, and then move on and refocus on the now. It is called forgiving yourself.” — Eckhart Tolle
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Join our Volunteer, Army Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT and every Thursday evening during September 2024 for "Forever Forward!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV). Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!
Topic: "Suicide Prevention and Awareness!"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonight-with-derrick-suicide-prevention-and-awareness
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), September 26, 2024, at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
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Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV. Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/fridaymornings-coffeewithkim-warriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveterans-inc
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always—Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
________________________________ ✼✼☼✼✼ ______________________________
“Make time to do the things you want and time for the things you have to do — Find your life balance!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
Life is a balance... so be kind, but don't let people abuse and use you. Trust, but let people deceive you. Be content, but never stop improving yourself and your life! - Today's Message is: "BALANCE DAY!" Why Not?
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots.” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 26 September 2024!
Today’s Message is: “BALANCE DAY!” Why Not?
“Balancing your character and your competence is what makes the best leaders highly effective. A leader’s values, integrity, how they treat people and react are just a few character traits that will inspire others. A competent leader is effective, demonstrates resilience, and achieves results. Have you found your balance as a leader?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create.” — Jana Kingsford
“Find your balance.” — Unknown Author
“Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.” — Thomas Kinkade
“Life is all about balance. You don’t always need to getting stuff done. Sometimes it’s perfectly okay, and absolutely necessary, to shut down, kick back, and do nothing.” — Lori Deschene
“Working toward balance takes a lot of ingredients. We need courage, reflection, attention, action, and a push-and-pull relationship between effort and relaxation.” — Tara Stiles
“Balance your thoughts with action. If you send too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done.” — Bruce Lee
“There is a fine balance between honoring the past and losing yourself in it. For example, you can acknowledge and learn from mistakes you made, and then move on and refocus on the now. It is called forgiving yourself.” — Eckhart Tolle
_________________________________________________________________________
Victory for Veterans, Inc. is providing FREE Year-round Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Join our Volunteer, Army Veteran & Mental Health Peer Specialist Derrick Iozzio TONIGHT and every Thursday evening during September 2024 for "Forever Forward!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV). Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.
Invite a Friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Thursday Night!
Topic: "Suicide Prevention and Awareness!"
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonight-with-derrick-suicide-prevention-and-awareness
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Thursday (TONIGHT), September 26, 2024, at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/ [login to see] 1
_________________________________________________________________________
Drop in every Friday Morning for “Coffee with Kim” with Volunteer, Army Veteran, & Author Kim Gwinner as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV. Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/fridaymornings-coffeewithkim-warriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveterans-inc
Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “Coffee with Kim” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/ [login to see] 8
_________________________________________________________________________
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always—Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
________________________________ ✼✼☼✼✼ ______________________________
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One of the first things a flier learns is the importance of maintaining proper weight and balance. Turns out that the concept applies to way more than than just keeping an aircraft in level flight and it's up to you to maintain it.
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Make sure you have plenty of weight and balance during this Hurricane Helene, Jack... Hoping that it skirts your area at Apollo Beach my friend...
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Sgt (Join to see) Watching coverage right now. Helene is just about abeam Ft Myers and all the major bands are offshore. Major impact here is expected to be surge, there is already flooding in low areas from the normal high tide that was around noon. Storm is pushing water into the bay so it's going to get worse, fortunately I'm high and dry, learned about not wanting to live on the water when stationed here in the 80s and did. Tropical storm gusts with nothing sustained is all that's expected where I am.
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Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. For me, there can be no real balance in life without Jesus as the center of our lives. Have a blessed day today and always.
https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2021/05/31/a-life-in-balance
A Life In Balance
MAY 31, 2021
Chris Hodges
by Chris Hodges
“Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 4:6 (NIV)
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Editor’s Note: Something exciting is ahead! Beginning June 7, our devotions will have a fresh, updated look! Plus, we’ve reorganized the content below the devotion into new categories: Our Favorite Things, Engage and For Deeper Study. We hope you enjoy this beautiful new look as you continue to study God’s Word with us!
I’m guessing you can relate because most of us push ourselves well beyond our limits these days. Our margins — the space between ourselves and our limits — have grown smaller and smaller. Often our bodies send us signals to slow down, rest and recover in order to restore healthy balance to our lives. But we tend to keep ignoring those signals and pushing through until a health crisis, panic attack or severe depression forces us to slow down.
Which explains why God’s Word says, “Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind” (Ecclesiastes 4:6). Because we have two hands, we feel pressured to keep both filled at all times. We assume if we can do something, then we have to do it — but that’s not true! Not everything doable is sustainable. Just because we can doesn’t mean we should.
More and more health experts agree it’s better to know your limits, uphold your boundaries and create margin in your life. Recent studies reveal that our stress, anxiety and depression often result directly from our life imbalance, echoing the truth in Scripture. Dr. Stephen Ilardi, a clinical psychologist and depression researcher, sums up this lifestyle problem in his book, The Depression Cure: “We were never designed for the sedentary, indoor, socially isolated, fast-food laden, sleep-deprived, frenzied pace of modern life.”
Now please understand I’m not trying to negate or minimize people suffering from depression for reasons beyond their control. Our genes and biology can contribute to our depression, though they still shouldn’t control the outcome of our lives. And there are real neuro-chemical changes that can happen when you become depressed that can make it even harder to get out of the dark cave of distress and despair.
But our imbalanced lives may hurt us more than we realize.
If we want to restore balance in our lives and improve our physical, emotional and spiritual health, then we need to make some changes in our choices, habits and routines. Most recent research on depression concludes that if our schedules overwhelm us and rarely include rest, then we’re more likely to experience depression. Similarly, if we never put down our phone or get away from the computer and experience the beauty of God’s creation outdoors, then we’re more likely to feel depressed. Without a social life and daily human connection to others, people are more likely to be depressed (though it’s true that most people have been deprived of socialization because of the pandemic).
Restoring balance and overcoming the depression caused by my imbalanced lifestyle has often been challenging. But I’ve learned to stop trying to do everything and instead consider what God has called me to do. I’ve stopped saying yes to everything and looked for ways to strengthen boundaries around my priorities. If it’s not a clear yes, then it’s likely a clear no. I’ve created margins of time between appointments and eliminated commitments that drain too much out of me for what they involve. I’ve focused on making my greatest contribution to the people and priorities I cherish most.
You can make the same kinds of choices. They’re hard at first, but they’re more than worth it. Knowing that your life is short and that you have a finite amount of time and resources, focus on God and His priorities for your life. Consider what you can let go and what you can hold loosely. Let yourself enjoy the tranquility of one handful.
Dear Lord, I want to focus on You and find balance in my life. Help me to stop chasing the wind and to start spending more time in Your presence. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
TRUTH FOR TODAY
Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (NIV)
RELATED RESOURCES
Want to restore balance in your life? Then join Chris Hodges to explore Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light When Depression Darkens What You See. Whether you are experiencing depression or want to help others win this battle, this book provides practical steps from God’s Word for healing and balancing your life.
CONNECT
Chris Hodges is senior pastor at Church of the Highlands and author of What’s Next? and Out of the Cave. Experience more of his teaching at http://www.churchofthehighlands.com.
Enter to WIN your very own copy of Out of the Cave by Chris Hodges. To celebrate this book, Chris’ publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by leaving a comment here. {We’ll randomly select 5 winners and then notify each one in the comments section by Monday, June 7, 2021.}
REFLECT AND RESPOND
What areas of your life are out of balance? What step can you take today to restore harmony?
https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2021/05/31/a-life-in-balance
A Life In Balance
MAY 31, 2021
Chris Hodges
by Chris Hodges
“Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 4:6 (NIV)
Pinterest Image
Editor’s Note: Something exciting is ahead! Beginning June 7, our devotions will have a fresh, updated look! Plus, we’ve reorganized the content below the devotion into new categories: Our Favorite Things, Engage and For Deeper Study. We hope you enjoy this beautiful new look as you continue to study God’s Word with us!
I’m guessing you can relate because most of us push ourselves well beyond our limits these days. Our margins — the space between ourselves and our limits — have grown smaller and smaller. Often our bodies send us signals to slow down, rest and recover in order to restore healthy balance to our lives. But we tend to keep ignoring those signals and pushing through until a health crisis, panic attack or severe depression forces us to slow down.
Which explains why God’s Word says, “Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind” (Ecclesiastes 4:6). Because we have two hands, we feel pressured to keep both filled at all times. We assume if we can do something, then we have to do it — but that’s not true! Not everything doable is sustainable. Just because we can doesn’t mean we should.
More and more health experts agree it’s better to know your limits, uphold your boundaries and create margin in your life. Recent studies reveal that our stress, anxiety and depression often result directly from our life imbalance, echoing the truth in Scripture. Dr. Stephen Ilardi, a clinical psychologist and depression researcher, sums up this lifestyle problem in his book, The Depression Cure: “We were never designed for the sedentary, indoor, socially isolated, fast-food laden, sleep-deprived, frenzied pace of modern life.”
Now please understand I’m not trying to negate or minimize people suffering from depression for reasons beyond their control. Our genes and biology can contribute to our depression, though they still shouldn’t control the outcome of our lives. And there are real neuro-chemical changes that can happen when you become depressed that can make it even harder to get out of the dark cave of distress and despair.
But our imbalanced lives may hurt us more than we realize.
If we want to restore balance in our lives and improve our physical, emotional and spiritual health, then we need to make some changes in our choices, habits and routines. Most recent research on depression concludes that if our schedules overwhelm us and rarely include rest, then we’re more likely to experience depression. Similarly, if we never put down our phone or get away from the computer and experience the beauty of God’s creation outdoors, then we’re more likely to feel depressed. Without a social life and daily human connection to others, people are more likely to be depressed (though it’s true that most people have been deprived of socialization because of the pandemic).
Restoring balance and overcoming the depression caused by my imbalanced lifestyle has often been challenging. But I’ve learned to stop trying to do everything and instead consider what God has called me to do. I’ve stopped saying yes to everything and looked for ways to strengthen boundaries around my priorities. If it’s not a clear yes, then it’s likely a clear no. I’ve created margins of time between appointments and eliminated commitments that drain too much out of me for what they involve. I’ve focused on making my greatest contribution to the people and priorities I cherish most.
You can make the same kinds of choices. They’re hard at first, but they’re more than worth it. Knowing that your life is short and that you have a finite amount of time and resources, focus on God and His priorities for your life. Consider what you can let go and what you can hold loosely. Let yourself enjoy the tranquility of one handful.
Dear Lord, I want to focus on You and find balance in my life. Help me to stop chasing the wind and to start spending more time in Your presence. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
TRUTH FOR TODAY
Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (NIV)
RELATED RESOURCES
Want to restore balance in your life? Then join Chris Hodges to explore Out of the Cave: Stepping into the Light When Depression Darkens What You See. Whether you are experiencing depression or want to help others win this battle, this book provides practical steps from God’s Word for healing and balancing your life.
CONNECT
Chris Hodges is senior pastor at Church of the Highlands and author of What’s Next? and Out of the Cave. Experience more of his teaching at http://www.churchofthehighlands.com.
Enter to WIN your very own copy of Out of the Cave by Chris Hodges. To celebrate this book, Chris’ publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by leaving a comment here. {We’ll randomly select 5 winners and then notify each one in the comments section by Monday, June 7, 2021.}
REFLECT AND RESPOND
What areas of your life are out of balance? What step can you take today to restore harmony?
“Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 4:6 (NIV)
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