Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day --   “ I know it is incredibly difficult (when  you are diagnosed with an illness), but you must not allow it to take over  – you cannot allow that to take over your every waking thought, or it wins. The diagnosis is not “you”, the disease does not define you. …It sounds like an impossible thing to do, but I know it can be done. …Just staying really positive (can help people in these situations).  That person does not need to see that you are feeling sorry for them, just love the heck out of them – sometimes it is better to say nothing at all, just being there can make the difference.  Laughter is so important, try to keep it as light and as loving as you can, because that energy gets transferred over to the one who is ill. " ~ Kim Malchuck  Today's quote originates from the interview: How Cancer Saved a Life that aired back on Feb 3, 2011. Check out this archived show via the hyper-linked title above. -- Condolences...

-- Quote of the Day -- " Take the opportunity to learn from your mistakes; find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human. ”   ~ Tony Robbins  -- Conscious Living Events -- October is going to see a lot of events, being the official Domestic Violence Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Lupus Awareness Month . We've done several interviews on these subjects via Conscious Discussions Radio including: Lupus, What is it & How Can We Help Cancer Activism Cancer Alternatives & Prevention Cancer - A Love Story Caregiving - Breast Cancer Ending Poverty, Building Peace Relationship Illiteracy Volunteering: Conflict Resolution Getting Out - Abusive Relationships Helping Families on the Run Oct 13 - 15 Recycling Council of Alberta Conference  Location: Lake Louise, AB Info: www.recycle.ab.ca We are currently in the middle of Homeless Action week as well.  -- Green Schools...

 -- Quote of the Day -- " You've done it before And you can do it now. See the positive possibilities; Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration And turn it into positive, effective Unstoppable determination . " ~ Ralph Martson  -- Chatter -- Once again, a little late on getting my blog post up this morning - apologies for that, but I've been busily putting together our Brummet's Muse bi-weekly newsletter, which is due for publication today. Also, it is awesome to hear from so many old friends on FaceBook! I'd like to share my appreciation for that, and for the wonderful communications as of late from our listeners and readers. Dave and I appreciate you all! :)   -- Conscious Events -- September has a lot of events and conscious living, awareness activities planned for the entire month. The month itself is set aside as Preparedness Month,  both Child Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Vegetarian Month ... As such I'm sure y...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." ~ Rachel Carson -- Conscious Discussions Radio -- Cancer survivor, mother of 4, Julie Silver is with us today. In her profession as a physiastrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation) she has helped patients recover from a wide variety of injuries and ailments. In today's interview, Julie explains how each and every one of us can become a part of a solid support system for those who are diagnosed with Cancer. She is the author of 2 books: What Helped Get Me Through – Cancer Survivors Share Wisdom and Hope. - & - After Cancer Treatment: Heal Better, Faster, Stronger. Her children are also authors, and have created 2 books titled: Our Mom is Getting Better. - & - Our Daddy's Getting Better. All of these are published through the American Cancer Society. Julie has been on the medical board of Harvard for about 10 years - an...

-- Quote of the Day -- “You have faced the worst; you have had cancer – now prepare for the best. Get on with your life! …The whole thing is don’t wait for tomorrow. …Make the best of the day, get on with it and prepare for the best.” ~ Bobbie DeCordova-Hanks 03/20/08 Today's quote was taken from an interview on Conscious Discussions on March 20, 2008 with Bobbie DeCordova-Hanks. During this interview we discussed how we can overcome adversity, finding peace with chronic illness and making the most of our remaining days on this planet. To access this interview simply click on the hyper-linked show title here or look to the right for a link to the Conscious Discussions talk radio show. From there look for the archives in March, 2008 to find this interview. -- Positive Eco-News -- There is nothing worse than seeing garbage blowing down the street of your neighborhood, or finding broken shards of glass at the local swimming hole where children play. Wildlife is just as vulnerable t...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today we had the honor of having Amy Blackburn as the featured guest of the day on the Conscious Discussions show to discuss her incredibly touching experiences as a caregiver to a woman who was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. We learned about the role of a caregiver and how caregiving can involve many people. We discovered what a caregiver finds is expected of them when a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic and terminal disorder or disease. Amy shared advice on how to support the patient, the medical staff and the caregiver. We also learned a little about breast cancer along the way. To access this hour long interview click on the hyper-linked show title here in today's blog post or look to the right where we have a link for the Conscious Discussions show available for you. -- Quote of the Day -- “(people)… no matter where they live, they have an impact on ocean health because the water in local ponds, streams, creeks, rivers and ...