Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strength. When you go through hardship and decide not to surrender, that is strength."  ~  Arnold Shwarzenegger -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --    * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     World of Writing series episodes air every 2-3 weeks here on this radio program - today we are offering inspiring and helpful tips, resources, quotes and advice.... and because April is poetry month I thought I'd close today's show with a few poems. Access the live (10-11 AM Pacific) or a...

-- Quote of the Day --    “…No one can tell your story but you; not brothers, mothers, sisters – it is your story from your unique point of view. So I encourage everyone writer or not, to write often… keep a journal… read as much as you can.” ~ Lynn Goodwin Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode:    http://tobtr.com/s/4660317 -- World of Writing, Interview --  Yes, it is time for another installment of our World of Writing interview series... Today we are featuring:  Sandy Bothmer who became interested in writing when her children were young. She tried her hand at picture book writing attending conferences, writers’ groups, and sending out manuscripts but only received the “better rejection letters” saying her story didn’t fit the publisher’s needs but asking her to submit another piece. A move across country and the heavy load of t...

-- Quote of the Day --  “The cyclone derives its powers from a calm center. So does a person”  ~ Norman Vincent Peale -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --    * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     As a passenger a speeding vehicle driven recklessly, you might feel anxious, out-of-control, even terrified. Similarly, when going from employed to unemployed, people can feel nervous, powerless, confused, embarrassed, and at a loss for words. IT professional, publisher, and co-author of Getting Beyond the Day - Your Guide to Surviving a Job Layoff...

Today we are featuring a n inspiring article written by Tiffan y Olson, Communications Manager for Optimize Worldwide . Tiffany  is a passionate blogger who writes for small businesses in order for them to increase their online presence. This article was inspired by Killroy.com and their work with termite inspection in Union City . What Is Green Pest Management And Can It Solve My Termite Problem? So you want to kill all the bugs... but nicely? You’ve decided that toxic pesticides are a no-go and anything synthetic should be kept off your property. But you still want to murder all those dirty, dirty termites that virtually eliminated your favorite wall yesterday. Fair enough. A few decades ago, if you told that to the pest control guy that just arrived at your house, he would laugh and proceed dumping gallons of bio-hazard into your lawn until everyone single one of those horrid little bite-sized devils were lying belly up, six feet under (can somebody ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “Perpetual consciousness is always being present in your life; never looking ahead nor looking backward - because when you are present all heaven breaks loose and you are living in divine circumstances in all moments. The future and the past are totally irrelevant for in the moment for which you reside.” ~ Steven Hairfield Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on March 26, 2013… http://tobtr.com/s/4553257   (*Click on the link to access the full discussion)  -- Poetry Month -- In honor of Poetry Month I've taken the liberty to share a couple of my own poems this month and today I'd like to share one of my late-mother's favorites: Invictus * author unknown Out of the night that covers me Black as the pit from pole to pole I thank whatever gods may be ...

-- Our Special Day --  Today is our 23rd Anniversary - this day 23 years ago Dave and I started dating. Wow - time certainly does pass along quickly. I can still remember those awkward first moments when I felt like my insides turned to gooey wet moss and I replayed everything I said critically after seeing him. lol - He remembers finding ways to "accidentally" meet up where he thought I might be going and striking up conversations. And here we are today some 23 years later still in love, still holding hands, still spending our days together and preferring each others' company over anything else. :) -- Brummet's In the Media --  Check out the short interview with me about how I got started with blogging, how it helps me achieve my personal goals, and leave a positive legacy. http://anovelquest.com/passion-series-the-brummets/ -- Conscious Living Event --  ACEE Earth Matter Environmental Education Conference   Apr 25 – 27, 2013 Location...

-- Quote of the Day --    “{Marketing, as an author,} is all about getting people to be interested enough in what I have to say to want more.  I don’t believe in hard selling –  I want people to have an experience of me and what is inside the books  and then if they feel that what I have to offer them is going to help them,  then they can go ahead.”  ~ Mark David Gerson  Today’s quote originates from the Best of Conscious Discussions segment of our  talk radio show featuring highlights of interviews with 2 experts in the realm of writing: http://tobtr.com/s/4660317  -- World of Writing, Interview --  Today we have the pleasure of featuring yet another world of writing interview installment, and the topic today will be on writers making a difference with author: Doug Rose. Albert Einstein said, “ Once you accept th...