Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Feeling Lucky,  Every Day --    * A shout out to Imal Wagner who sent today’s submission our way. Ellen Whitehurst, www.ellenwhitehurst.com is a Better Living Expert as well as the author of the bestselling Make This Your Lucky Day, is recognized as the country’s premier expert in Feng Shui and other empowering modalities such as holistic medicine, aromatherapy, and astrology. Ellen also pens a daily inspirational tip for iVillage.com currently reaching over a half million each day. She is also the newest Ultimate Health and Wellness Expert contributing to DoctorOz.com . Ellen joins us today to offer three tips to help our readers feel lucky.    Lucky YOU - - - Three Tips to Create a Lucky Life All Year Round Seed your day by getting lucky first thing in the morning!  Even if you’re traditionally not a morning person (wink) there are some things that anyone can do to start the day off from a place of anticipatio...

-- Quote of the Day -- " I've learned that we cannot forget or throw away our past, But we must not allow our past to control us either. We must learn and grow from our past failures, disappointments, pains and experiences. Reset our goals and priorities... and move forward.  Start TODAY, by Un-Ty-ing the knots that LIMIT you! "  ~ Ty Howard -- Tips to Green Your Home or Office --  You can save a lot of money and feel good about greening your home or office this Spring with some easy activities that require very little time or effort.  Air leaks in the home can reach 25-40% of the heat and cooling costs, and a home that is drafty or has moisture problems and high electric or gas bills will be harder to sell. Easy ways to keep the heat or cool air in the house include closing blinds and windows and doors until the sun hits the windows in the winter, then open them to allow the solar heat and light to enter the home. Do th...

* Can you believe it is almost the end of March already? Whew time flies! -- Quote of the Day --  " Language exerts hidden power, like a moon on the tides ." ~  Alcaeus -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Well, it is time for another World of Writing segment of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Today's episode will focus on Techniques and the Process of writing. Join us live, and drop in the live chat room as well: 10-11 AM (Pacific) - or access the archived episode later on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/03/29/world-of-writing Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!

-- Quote of the Day -- “… Laughing makes fresh air into the lungs, oxygen enters the brain so we can thing clearer; it is a muscle relaxer… and every muscle in the body gets a workout - it is very much like an aerobic exercise. The thing about it though is that you don’t have to go out and buy running shoes or invest in a rowing machine; you just laugh! ...The 5 stages of grief go like this: acknowledging the loss, learning from the experience, letting go, living and finally laughing. We do indeed learn from those before us – Someone we love dies and it is upsetting, but their spirit is still there and we are left with these wonderful – and not so wonderful – memories. But it is all about attitude …” ~ Allen Klein - Humor Healing Grief * Today's quote originates from the Jan 10th episode of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show - find the full interview via the link below: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/10/humo...

   -- Conscious Living Event -- March 27, 2012 Organic Magic with Worms Location :   Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion  105 Industrial Pkwy N Aurora, ON (Canada)   Marriage Blisters:  Spousal Behaviors That Rub You Wrong (or raw). Even Angelina (Jolie) will tell you that Brad has a behavior or two that annoys and frustrates her. In the beginning of a marriage an annoying behavior is not as magnified as it becomes later on. We are in that honeymoon phase where "leaving one's clothes thrown on the bathroom floor" is tolerable. Maybe, we surmise, the habit will go away - out of nowhere he or she will start putting the clothes in the hamper vs. the floor.  For the one who tolerates this habit for several years, it often becomes a pain, a sore, and then a blister -an open wound. It is a natural thing to reach a point, of wanting things to change. Physical blisters can be healed, and so can marriage blisters. ...

-- World of Writing -- We are proud to offer yet another World of Writing Interview for our readers here on the Brummet's Conscious Blog . Our special guest Mary Hitchcock Cone is a fiction writer specializing in short stories and mystery novels. She began writing in mid-life while on staff with the Trust for Public Land and Nature Conservancy. In 1997 Mary joined a Marin County–based writing group inspired by author Anne Lamott, whose members met weekly to share and critique their original fiction works. Mary was married for fifty-three years to the late Russell Cone, a journalist for the San Francisco Examiner , and raised two daughters. She instilled in her children the idea that living a life of meaning is an art. Mary currently resides in Sacramento, California. Her book , Moose Mash and Other Stories is published by FolkHeart Press . Find Mary @: http://www.moosemash.com Q: Do you belong to a writers’ group? I was very fortunate to belong to a writing g...

-- Conscious Living Event -- March 25, 2012 Seedy Sunday Location :   Lawrence Heights Community Center #5 Replin Rd. Toronto, ON (Canada)  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show -- Chantay Bridges is a beautiful person with an overall kind-hearted nature, who is constantly striving to exceed expectations and reach higher statures.  Mrs. Bridges has been a volunteer to disadvantaged youth for over 20 years, visiting juvenile prison facilities offering instruction, and coaching to those in need. Her dedication to making a difference in the world around her has contributed to her success and everyone knows her as a highly dedicated professional, entrepreneur and mentor. Our topic: volunteering with youth. Access the live interview & drop in the live chat room while listening (10-11 AM Pacific) - or visit the archive of today's episode at your convenience later on:   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciou...

-- Quote of the Day --    “…Neurofeedback is biofeedback – it has been around for a very long time. The difference is just what part of the body you are giving feedback to. And it literally is feedback – in the same way that you use feedback to children to teach them such as saying don’t or from natural consequences (like touching a hot stove, we learn when it is red it is hot and not to touch that. …So what happens with Neurofeedback we are able intentionally give feedback to the neuronal activity in the brain at such a quick pace (a millisecond) – we can say ‘not so much of that’, or ‘a little more please’. We want to see a balance in the brain wave activity. …(In dealing with other children when we have special kids) …it is really about weaving it together; being inclusive and using every opportunity. Let’s say you are taking Sara along when Bobby is going to therapy. So you can have Sara bring along her homework that you two can concentrate on whi...

* Today's article was sent to us by Imal Wagner on behalf of: Katie Boyd, star of Style network’s hit show, Wicked Fit, which takes place in her gym, The Miss Fit Club www.KatieBoydsMissFitClub.com , is taking women to a new level of fitness and feeling good with exercise and strategic nutrition tips and so they can reach their goal of becoming fit and healthy in 2012 .  Katie, a personal fitness trainer and certified nutritionist, says, “ You can go out and have a life and still be fit for Spring. It’s about getting your thinking in shape for success and know choosing   in favor of being healthy and happy with yourself .”   4 Tips for Getting in Shape for the Spring Spring Fever is right around the corner! You know that feeling where it gets a little warmer, the sun starts shining brighter and while outside you close your eyes, take a deep breath and welcome it! Crocuses are popping up from the soil, the snow is melting away and so should your fat deposits...

-- Quote of the Day --  “ If you can imagine it, you can achieve it;  If you can dream it, you can become it .” ~William Ward -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- The Best of Series began in 2011 as a way to highlight the best discussions that have aired on this radio program over the years. The Best Of Series segments air every 2-3 weeks or so.  Today's episode is the 15th installment featuring 3 experts sharing their thoughts on 2 common issues for today's youth: literacy and violence Join us for the live broadcast and drop in the live chat room if you have a chance (10-11 AM Pacific)... or access the archived episode at your convenience: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/03/22/best-of-series-vol-15 Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummet...

-- World of Writing --  Author, speaker and life-coach Mark Porteous joins us to day for a World of Writing interview, focusing on how his writing career enables him to make a difference, to have a positive impact on the planet. A natural salesman, Mark relied on his ability to provide excellent customer service to become a top sales rep year after year. While building a very successful career, he often felt like his work conflicted with his spiritual growth. By changing his perspective, he was able to see opportunities he could find nowhere else. Beyond the freedom to set his own schedule and excellent income potential, his job offered him a chance to prove to himself that he could be successful and ethical in a world normally perceived as self-serving and egotistical. Find out more about Mark and his writing career @: www.MarkPorteous.com Q: How would a good friend describe you? My good friends know that I am real. Being happy and positive is not an ac...

-- Quote of the Day --  “ Humankind has not woven the web of life.  We are but one thread within it.  Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.  All things are bound together.  All things connect. ” ~ Ted Perry -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Award winning author, animal and environmental enthusiast, Dyan deNapoli - of Massachusetts, USA – is here today to speak about the devastation of oil spills, and how the impact a penguin rescue volunteer experience changed her for life. She’ll speak about her book, The Great Penguin Rescue , and the lectures she’s given since this experience.  Access the live (10-11 AM Pacific) or archived show:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/03/20/penguin-rescue Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Br...