Brummet's Conscious Blog

World of Writing - Poet Interview Bri Bruce is a Pushcart Prize nominee and award-winning California poet. For those of you who are not familiar with that,  Pushcart Prize is an American-based honorary literary award organization .  With a bachelor’s degree in literature and creative writing, Ms. Bruce is the editor-in-chief of the nature-themed literary magazine Humana Obscura  - an independent literary magazine that focuses on nature-themed genres. Bri is also the author of four books: The Weight of Snow, The Starling's Song, 28 Days of Solitude, and Measures .  Bri invites our readers to reach out to her on    Instagram  or visit her website @ BriBruceProductions.net Q : What is the main focus of your poetry work? A: I am undeniably a nature poet. Most of my work speaks to the human/nature relationship, and connects emotional states of the speaker to their present surroundings. I’m also inspired by the human experience at large. Pain, love, death, all of it, that is so a par

My Writing Influences Today's article was written by   Elise Smith. of :  https://www.mynzdreamblog.com I was asked recently, “ who has influenced my writing? ”  I do have favourite authors such as Wilber Smith, Bryce Courtney, many true stories and dozens of poets that I adore, but I cannot say these people are the biggest influence on my writing . I like these authors because they bring back nostalgia of my mother telling me stories about growing up in South Africa.   I like true stories as it reminds me I am not alone on this journey of life and I am drawn to poetry for release and comfort. What influences my writing are real life experiences, my own and others who have come through similar.   Writing about my life and sharing it with the world in hopes of inspiring and encouraging others has helped me immensely on my healing journey.   Writing my stories was like diving into the dark abyss, turning on-the-spot light, grabbing my demons around the throat, and diminishing any pow

Quote of the Day  ©BrummetMedia.ca "A nap on a warm day,  in the shade,  with a breeze,  is one of the great pleasures  of being."  ~ Terri Guillemets   ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Brummet Media Channel Have you had a chance to visit our  YouTube channel  yet?  It is very new... this video  will help entrepreneurs discover how easy it is to locate potential networking contacts!  https://youtu.be/N3IrYSYlOYU  Check it out and let me know what you thought of this video!    ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

  Media Appearance Jake Bollig, host of  The Go Find Nervous   (GFN) Podcast, invited me to be his guest recently and we had an amazing discussion. We discussed overcoming anxiety and fear, how changing our menu plan impacts the environment, reduces waste, helps the local economy and increases nutrient content.We also touched on reducing waste and exposure to chemicals. I appreciated Jake's in depth questions and responses, and I truly enjoyed the experience.  Check it out at:  https://youtu.be/nGpL0WMdHfM ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

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 Blogger Interview Today we are featuring our online friend Marisa Bradley who tells us with a grin on her face, "I was born with a book in my hand, and you'll never find me without one." Her blog was already in process when her husband noticed that her new initials spelled out Mcfly . Sorry, no connection to the movies. She lives in Oxnard CA, (USA) with their cat Patches . Visit her on FaceBook or drop by the McFly's Book Bliss Blog ( http://McflysBookBliss.com ) Q: When did you get the idea to launch your very own blog? A: Back in 2017 I was encouraged by multiple friends to create a book blog. I loved the idea and immediately ran with it. It turned out that I jumped in too quickly and ended up stoping this first blog after only a year. Then in early 2020 I decided to try again, this time I would take my time, go slow and make sure I was prepared. So, Mcfly's Book Bliss went live in December 2020. Q:  It sounds like you learned a lot from your first blogging

Choosing A Meaningful Career There was a time when we struggled to find the energy to go to work, aching for the moment the clock struck and work was done. Today, the biggest issue we have is learning to say "no" and to step back to recharge our own batteries, refill our bucket.  What changed? We changed our focus. Today, the focus of everything that we do is to empower others in becoming more proactive and helping them leave a lasting, positive legacy with every passing moment. To help them realize that with each new breath we are presented with an opportunity to make a difference. It might sound flighty or fanciful but we have indeed heard from those we have influenced and this is the inspiration for all our hard work. To have helped people commit to recycling programs, donate useful items around the community, reduce costs by finding ways of repurposing or reusing “trash”, and to conserve both water and energy - lights our path and keeps us striving every day.  We have sho

Media Appearance  I'm so excited to share today this really in-depth interview on the Opinionated Podcast . Originally scheduled for up to 2 hours, the 3 hosts and I created an 80 min podcast (1hr 20 min) This deep, emotional interview shares my journey, trials we overcame, running a business with her spouse - Dave - my passions for gardening and living a proactive, positive life.  Listen on :  Google Podcasts       Or on :    Spotify ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~    

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Recommended Resources Inspire Health is located in BC, and is Canada's foremost integrated cancer care centre.  http://www.inspirehealth.ca - Interior Health Central Okanagan Long-Term Care Youth Volunteers : There are 3 different long term care centres in the Kelowna region (BC, Canada) and all welcome youth volunteers helping to care for and bring bright, cheerful smiles to those dealing with difficult health issues, feeling alone and vulnerable.  https://www.interiorhealth.ca/Pages/default.aspx - Nature Saskatchewan is a non-profit charitable organization engaging and inspiring people to appreciate, learn about and conserve natural areas.  https://www.naturesask.ca ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Brummet Media Channel Brian from the US asks:  " What are you up to when you are not working on your blogs?"   Watch this 5 min video now to discover the answer!  https://youtu.be/6O0of6n_HLA   ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Media Appearance Here is a poem I wrote re: grief... published today on Grief Dialogues , an organization that focuses on using art as a therapy:  https://griefdialoguesstories.com/2022/02/25/elephant-visit ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~  

World of Writing - Author Interview Laura Davis  is the author of seven groundbreaking books, including The Courage to Heal and The Burning Light of Two Stars . In addition to writing books that inspire, the work of Laura’s heart is to teach, helping people tell their stories and hone their craft. Laura loves creating supportive, intimate writing communities online, in person, and internationally. Learn about Laura's workshops & books @: www.lauradavis.net   Or drop by FaceBook & Instagram to network with her there. * As a special gift Laura offers our readers this free ebook : Writing Toward Courage: A 30-Day Practice . Click here to receive this beautiful, thought-provoking creative gift: www.lauradavis.net/courage/ Q: What prompted you to write The Burning Light of Two Stars ? I wrote The Burning Light of Two Stars because it was churning inside me and had to come out. I tried to walk away from the story multiple times, yet it insisted on being told. We all have certa

Poetry  Time Today I want to share with you an unpublished poem... in that it is not included in our 2 poetry books . It speaks of the purpose of life, the epic journey of life - the study of gurus and shamans, thought leaders and therapists - the search for meaning.  To Dance As One © Lillian Brummet Dec. 2017 ... In memory of those who’ve passed before.  No longer chained and weighed  By loss, by grief, by stress… By uncertainty. My wings unfurl a little more. A changed heart, Once yearned for awareness…. Then, regretted that awareness.   Driven to inspire change, Then, inspired by those Creating change. Settled in this home, This lush valley, This good life… And as projects slow down  I question: What will the future years hold? More work yet to be done… …Beyond that… I yearn to walk consciously. But what is that, exactly? …It certainly goes beyond awareness Goes beyond being proactive. I think it means: walking in love, Walking in kindness, With courage and generosity With decency