Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- Example sheds a genial ray  Which men are apt to borrow,  So first improve yourself today,  And then your friends tomorrow   ~ Anonymous  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Our guest today is: Clare Marcus - here today to speak about her love of nature, of the Scottish Island known as Iona in particular, and how her pilgrimage there helped heal her troubled heart. We will be talking about writing memoirs and the healing power of both writing and of nature. She is also the owner of Healing Landscapes , a consulting firm that specializes in the analysis of outdoor space in health care settings.  – She is recognized internationally for her work on the social and psychological implications of urban house and garden design.   Check out the live interview from 10-11 AM Pacific this morning, or access the archived show at your convenience via the  hyper-linked show title: Nature's Healing Power Find Da...

-- Quote of the Day --  “ It is about recognizing the reality of limits – coming to terms with our population limits, and human economic – recognizing that if we are going to make any headway on conservation or preservation matters .”  ~ Joel Curzon   Today's quote originated from the Plight of the Everglades discussion that aired on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show back on Oct 10, 2010. Click on the hyper–linked show title to access this interview -  Visit our site, www.brummet.ca , for a full list of archived shows going back to early 2007 that you can access for free, or look to the sidebars on this blog for recently aired episodes.  -- 5 Fun Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas -- The joy of the holidays is making its way into our homes and offices, but there are a lot of people out there on constrained budgets, while others want to instill conscious living patterns in their children. Families are aching to spend time together, but sometime...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- As you might already be aware, Positive Eco-News segments air every two weeks or so, usually on Sundays, on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Today’s episode will cover information on recycling & sustainability…   the impact that recycling has on the planet, sustainable living information and quotes to inspire you – as well as some helpful resources.  What is a " Chat Room "? - I am glad you asked. When hosting the live radio show, I always open a chat room for the live listeners. This is where people can post comments, questions and suggestions via their keyboard - and I interact with them both during and after the live broadcast. People gain access by clicking the little green button that leads to the chat room. After accessing this, people can type in your thoughts and see what others are saying as well. Airs live @ 10-11 AM (pacific)  & will be archived for those who cannot make the live broadcast. ...

 -- Quote of the Day --  "The Significant problems we face, Cannot be solved by the same level of thinking That created them." ~ Albert Einstein     -- Positive Eco-News --  Have you heard of RecycleBank yet? I learned of this organization a few months ago; apparently there are some Canadian cities looking to work with the organization in the near future - which I think is a really interesting idea. Once a RecycleBank program is put in place for a city, the residents begin receiving awards for recycling. The city benefits from savings in garbage and recycling services, and landfill costs. The local businesses are receiving more traffic due to award points being cashed in at local retailers, grocery stores and shopping centers.  The system has successfully been employed in more than 300 locations throughout the UK and the US, where they have experienced increased recycling rates by as much as 130%, and savings of over $100,000 within the first few mo...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ Ethically Sourced means to us human rights violations, …forced labor…. Working conditions …the effects on the land… But retailers will use the term very loosely. …Consumers need to ask questions like “How do you know it is Conflict-Free?” and “Where did the jewelry come from?”. …Recycled content is important too. So Ethically Sourced should mean… socially responsible practices, fair labor practices, environmentally responsible practices. Unfortunately the terminology is not standardized and so it is up to the consumer to determine the origin of the jewelry they buy .”  – Brilliant Earth Org – Beth Gerstein Today's quote originates from the Brilliant Earth Organization 's interview on Oct 7, '10 - via Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Check out the archived interview by clicking on the hyper-linked title above, or look to the sidebars of this blog for recently aired Conscious Discussions episodes. -- Brummets in the Media -- Check...

-- Quote of the Day -- " Feeling sorry for yourself, and your present condition Is not only a waste of energy, But the worst habit you could possibly have ." ~ Dale Carnegie  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's topic : Green Living - Guest : Meredith Cagen - Venue : Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Location : http://blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions Time : 10-11 AM Live... with a live chat room - Show will also be archived for your convenience. Meredith was featured on this blog back in August, and since then our communications led to this interview on my radio show today. We will be talking about her life as an author, mother, freelance writer and registered nurse... we'll learn about multitasking and  most importantly... we'll learn about green living. -- Brummets In the Media -- I'll be appearing on the Passionate Internet Voices World Radio show at 12:40 this afternoon (Pacific) - or 3:40 Eastern - for a 10 min spot toda...

-- Quote of the Day --  " One of the secrets of life Is that all that is really worth doing Is what we do for others ." ~ Lewis Carroll -- More than 20 Environmentally Conscious Gift Ideas --  Have some fun with the list of ideas below for stocking-stuffers and gifts that can have a positive impact on your local community, and society as a whole. Don't forget to check out our e-book - Trash Talk, It's Easy To Be Green via www.brummet.ca - which offers tips for greening every day.  - Gift certificates: wine making shop, used bookstore, music lessons, etc. - Membership: golf, gym, spa, massage therapist. - Baskets of healthy foods. - Services: Dog walking, babysitting, housecleaning, etc. - Yellow CFL’s for exterior lighting that is energy efficient and reduces bugs around entrances or seating areas. - Slippers/sweaters (the recipient is less likely to turn up thermostat). - Family recipe book (w/photos of family). - Give or purchase a living tree...

 -- Quote of the Day -- " You want to set a goal that is big enough that in the process of achieving it you become someone worth becoming ." ~ Jim Rohn  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- I am very excited to present today's featured guest to you: Leonard Rosmarin is a Canadian author who has written at least 10 books as well as 100's of papers and articles on various aspects of francophone literature from the 17th to the 21st centuries. Fully bilingual, Dr. Rosmarin writes in both English and French. He has been decorated twice by the Government of France for outstanding service in the cause of French letters, and was Visiting Professor in the School for Doctoral Studies at the University of Perpignan in the South of France from 1992 till 2002.  Leonard will be hear to discuss the World of Writing on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show... Airs live from 10-11 AM, Pacific - As always, a chat room will be available for live listeners... and the ...

 -- Chatter -- Well, I'd like to start off today by saying thanks for letting me take a few days off this month - I feel much better. My house is clean, laundry mostly done and my head is relatively clear and ready for the next bout of To-Do's in the office. It has been snowing lightly the last few days - although it is a bright sunny morning right  now, there is almost 2 inches of white covering the ground right now. Not quite enough to break out the snowshovels ...just yet. -- Brummet's in the Media --   http://www.keybusinesspartners.com/blog - drop by this blog to find the interview with Lillian Brummet about the World of Writing! - host Terese Morrow     -- World of Writing -- We love to feature other writers on our blog - today is the 34th World of Writing Interview that we have done so far. Our featured guest of the day is Kirstin Roisin - a very happily married, stay at home mother, who has two little boys. Kristin has been writing since junio...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ Reaction is something that happens automatically, you are not thinking about it. …You can change that and it is really not that difficult but first we must become aware of it. Before we can improve our life and really live it to the fullest we really need to become aware of the area we are not happy with… and we need to take full responsibility for ourselves – and only ourselves .” Striving for Purpose - Barbara Hofmeister –Oct 3 Today's quote was taken from the Striving for Purpose interview that aired back on Oct 3 via the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show - click on the hyper-linked show title to access this interview, or look to the sidebars on this blog for recently aired episodes. -- Chatter -- As many of you are already aware, I try to take 3 days in a row off from the office each month... - not an easy task when the office is located in the home. So today is one of the two days that I can afford to take off, the first in nearly 45...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ Trees are very important as well, so when I say that 70% of the oxygen that is produced on the planet comes from the ocean – it is not the ocean itself, it is the phytoplankton. …40% of the world’s supply is dependent on the oceans. ...what is being done today? The garbage is still being open-burned in an open pit. …All of that garbage ends up in the landfills where it leaks out and ends up in our food supply, in our lakes and streams… and where does it end up after? The ocean is the lowest water table - so everything flows there.  …The key is education .” Reef rescue Foundation – Dirk Beckman, sept 30   This quote was taken from a Conscious Discussions Talk radio show interview that aired back on Sept 30th, 2010... check out the Reef Rescue Foundation interview via the hyper-linked show title - or check out the list of archives on our site: www.brummet.ca - or look to the side bars on this blog for more recently aired episodes.   -...

 -- Quote of the Day -- “ Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing .”     ~ Albert Schweitzer -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's special guest on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show is Mr John Barrie -  Some of you may remember John Barrie from an earlier interview that aired back on Feb 12, '08 - titled: “ Sustainable Building ” John Barrie edits Sustainable Design Update . He is also a contributing writer for EcoGeek - one of the top 10 ecologically themed websites. John is an experienced architect; he conducts eco-workshops regularly as well. His life purpose has led him to dedicate his time to a group called Appropriate Technology Collaborative , which encourages scientists, youth and locals to work together on an international level to help impoverished people. Topic: Appropriate Technology   Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their...

-- Quote of the Day -- Re: helping impoverished or traumatized communities (from war, drought, deforestation, etc). “ We look at what the assets and talents the community has and help them prioritize their needs. …Women’s empowerment is a big part of this and a financial incentive. …Giving people the economic freedom so that they no longer have to sell firewood for a living and they can put some of their energies instead into reforestation… attending meetings and learn [biodynamic gardening], sustainable agriculture, etc. …The poor become agents in their country… they have planted something like 5 million trees to date. …They are taking the leadership in environmental renewal .”   ~ Scott Sabin, of Plant with Purpose Organization Today's quote of the day originated from a Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show interview that aired back on Sept 23 titled: Plant With Purpose Org .  Click on the hyper-linked show title to listen to the interview, or look to the side...

-- Conscious Living Events -- Today is the annual celebration of the International Day for Tolerance , which began back in 1995, sparked by the creation of the United Nation's Year for Tolerance , and celebrations officially began in 1996. This day was set aside to promote awareness of the dangers of intolerance. The importance of this awareness day is explained by the following excerpt from the UN's Declaration of Principles on Tolerance :  " Resolving to take all positive measures necessary to promote tolerance in our societies, because tolerance is not only a cherished principle, but also a necessity for peace and for the economic and social advancement of all peoples ."  Education seems to be the key to peaceful living and includes understanding our rights, developing empathy for others, and countering hateful information that influences fear, judgment or violent behavior. Drop by the link I've supplied here and scroll down that page to find resources fo...

 -- Quote of the Day -- “ By stepping outside my personal situation, I was able to reflect and see the truth of it. …I learned to conquer my fear by embracing and understanding that life is difficult and challenging, but there is beauty in the difficulties because it makes us stronger .”  ~ Brenda Shoshanna, author of Fearless   -- Conscious Celebrations -- Drop by the Fresh Outlook Foundation 's events happening between Nov 15-18 in the Kelowna, BC (Canada) region: www.FreshOutlookFoundation.org    **We donated 8 copies of first edition of our book Trash Talk to these events - so if you are able to participate, you may just win yourself a copy! :) -- Poetry -- As many of you are already aware, we love to feature thought provoking interviews, articles and poetry from fellow writers in the industry. Today we have Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of Tracings (poetry) and several how-to related books and articles for those in the writing indust...