Brummet's Conscious Blog

I'm going to take the next week and a bit off from the blog, I'll be back by end of Dec. or early Jan. You know for nearly 20 years I rarely took one day off from the office, I was always doing something even on "a day off".. except for special occasions.  Lately I've been changing that. The last 4 years I've been taking more time for me, not trying to do as much and learning to be OK with that. I was reaching burn out and actually did burn out a few times. So I'm working on that now. This year as you know we released our 6th book - Rhythm and Rhyme - and have been working on another manuscript as time allows. I had hoped to have the 7th book published before xmas but we are still doing the rewrites and so it looks more like late spring for that one. Somehow between all this we have been able to continue making improvements to our home and gardens, while Dave adjusted to his new(ish) position as the local Ford dealership's Parts Department manage...

    -- Support Local --    Global News coverage of the city of Creston in the center of the Kootenay region of BC Canada... Incredible coverage, footage in such a short video series.   http://globalnews.ca/video/ 1725203/small-town-bc-creston http://globalnews.ca/video/ 1725296/small-town-bc-creston- 3 http://globalnews.ca/?s=small+ town+bc+-+creston another one for you... New York Times article on British Columbia's Powder Highway - Perhaps no place else on earth possesses such a wealth of ski options as here in the Kootenay Rockies - more at http://www.tmtv.net/newsroom.html Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!  

Turning around a Negative Workplace with Authentic Appreciation * Today's article was written by Paul White, Ph.D. http://www.prbythebook.com/ paul-white , and submitted by his publicist: Alessandra Wike of ( www.prbythebook.com ) Life in the workplace has become increasingly stressful. The financial stress from the global economy downturn has impacted businesses, non ‐ profit organizations, ministries, schools, and government agencies. Employees in the workforce are discouraged. Team members are having to "do more" with less resources. Staff members report not feeling valued for the work they are doing, and are approaching burnout. Sixty ‐ five percent of workers report receiving no recognition or appreciation from their supervisors in the past twelve months. And 79% of employees who quit their jobs report that not feeling valued as one of the top reasons for leaving. At the same time, business managers and organiza...

-- Quote of the Day --    "You cannot contribute anything to the ideal condition of mind and heart known as Brotherhood, however much you preach, posture, or agree, unless you live it. "  ~ Faith Baldwin -- Green Xmas Tips --  Check out these fantastic reuse and other green holiday tips that will save you money, reduce waste and eliminate a lot of hassle: http://www.wimp.com/holidaytricks/ For more, check out:  Trash Talk -It's Easy To Be Green Book Series: http://brummet.ca/store.html Trash Talk -It's Easy To Be Green Book Series: http://brummet.ca/store.html Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!      

-- Product Review --  I’ve always enjoyed the task of wrapping, but just the other day a friend of mine told me that she loathed wrapping and saw it as a chore when it comes to the holidays and special celebrations. She is not the first of my friends to express this. For those of us concerned about living a more conscious, green lifestyle, it can be challenging to find eco-friendly wrapping materials, although there is an increasing variety becoming available in retail outlets as people become more conscious. Today I have the honor of doing a review of the Fobbie Holiday Wrap Pack ($39.95) for the Fab Fob Company, LLC - which. has a slogan that I’m sure will appeal to my friend: “ Gift wrapping in a cinch!” Within just a few days after the original contact, the product arrived in a roughly 2-by-8 inch cardboard box with very little packaging. The only thing inside beside the product was a letter of greeting and a thin catalog that showed many different wa...

Saying the Right Things When You Offer Sympathies * Today's article was written by: Suzie Kolber - a writer at http://obituarieshelp.org/words_of_condolences_hub.html . The site is a complete guide for someone seeking help for writing words of condolences , sympathy messages, condolence letters and funeral planning resources. What do you say to your best friend when his father dies? How do you comfort your cousin who has lost a spouse? And what words can comfort a parent who has lost their child? These are common thoughts for anyone when trying to decide how to offer sympathies to a grieving family member or friend. Don’t Avoid the Issue Instead of trying to talk around the subject, acknowledge the situation. It is appropriate to say that you heard that a person died even if it occurred some time ago. This lets the other person know that you are willing to talk about it and allows them to say what they want. You should always be honest an...

-- Quote of the Day -- “What defines a person is not the mistakes they’ve made,  but what and how they’ve learned from them.” ~ Barbara Bereksazi Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!  

-- Quote of the Day --  “Don't be fooled by the calendar.  There are only as many days in the year as you make use of.”  ~ Charles Richards  -- Hobby Gardening --  * today's article was written by Kyle Vail Gardening is a simple and gratifying hobby that is enjoyed by millions. A gardener can manage one or two containers on a balcony to a complex lot that spans several acres.  Regardless of the size of the garden, the basic rules to maintain the garden are generally the same.  Here are several basic tips for the new gardeners: Right place - Make sure to plant the flowers, fruits, or vegetables in the right place to match the specific type of plant. Avoid trying to suit a plant to an empty plot, as successful growth isn't likely to be achieved if the right shady, moist, dry, or hot spot isn't provided. Mature growth - The full size of a plant, shrub, or tree should be cons...

 -- Quote of the Day --  “When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still.”   ~ Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika  -- Scotland's Green Power Project -- Some interesting numbers were recently released re: Scotland's fantastic efforts to green the country. They produced enough solar and wind energy in the month of October alone to power 3,045,000 homes. Yep - over 3 million homes, which is actually more than enough for the country.  Because of their climate, home owners in Scotland can actually produce 45% of their energy needs from the sun alone, simply by installing solar panels.  Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for cha...

-- Quote of the Day --  "There is something about the presence of a cat...  that seems to take the bite out of being alone."  ~ Louis J. Camuti  -- Gratitude for furry friends --  I came across the quote above and it got me reminesing on all the wonderful fur-children that have blessed our lives. Pets really are such a blessing, they comfort us, cheer us, get us playing and giggling on the floor. They hug us, kiss us, cuddle us and love us. They are, like us, animals - and as such have instincts that come with their species and breed, however each of them has their own unique personality. I was inspired to write this open letter to all the animals who had a direct impact on my life simply with their presence. Thank you to:   Sadie , my best friend on a farm - not just a milk cow but a play mate, a source of comfort and solace. Angel , the pure white kitten with two different eyes who sadly was never really ...