Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day --  “For small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love.”  ~ Carl Sagan  -- Positive News --  Uraguay has made huge conscious living advancements for their people setting an example for us all.  Massive investment in natural resources energy capturing - like rain, wind, water and biomass - allowed the country to cut energy bills for consumers by over 5% and more reductions are underway, helping the individuals extend their budget and create more viable communities.  They have also created a lot of new jobs in rural areas and as more renewable energies increase, so will the number of jobs. 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 - a...

 -- Quote of the Day --    "So much of our time is preparation, so much is routine, and so much retrospect, that the path of each man's genius contracts itself to a very few hours." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson  -- Positive News --  You've read my articles on alternative energy, perhaps our Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green s eries ... and these share my obvious enthusiasm for the potential of modern science and technology to lead human kind to a more conscious and sustainable future.    http://brummet.ca/store.html It is so encouraging to have learned that Germany, a leader in solar energy installation, has experienced amazing results. Apparently the country broke the world record by producing 5.1 terrawatt hours of clean energy in July alone... which is about 6 times the amount produced by the US.   Germany is paving the way for the rest of us, showing the staggering positive resu...

 -- Quote of the Day --    "To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple life."  ~ John Burroughs -- Positive News --   Check out this link below to learn how water canals can provide useful space for solar panels. I think it is a phenomenal idea that will also shade the water, reducing algae issues and evaporation as well.  http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/government-and-policy/now-gujarat-to-cover-narmada-canals-with-solar-panels/article3346191.ece   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...

 -- Quote of the Day -- "When it’s all over, it’s now who you were. It’s whether you made a difference." ~ Bob Dole -- Wind Power --    Wind power is fast becoming a more reliable and efficient form of clean energy, and major structures are now using this technology.  Enco , for instance, (a Dutch sustainable energy corporation), has signed a contract with all the electric trains owned by Nederlandse Spoorwegen … by 2018 more than 1.2 million passengers will be able to travel with zero impact.    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 -- " Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate The uselessness of anger. " ~ Dali Lama  -- Lillian's Referral Corner -- This section of our blog is useful for me to share resources for our readers to check out - Places that are striving to make a huge impact on the international movement toward conscious, sustainable living. Today, I would like to highlight homelessness and clean energy. Focus the Nation is a national non-profit headquartered in Portland, Oregon that works toward building a clean energy economy within the USA region. Info @: www.focusthenation.org   Stop Homelessness has an ambitious goal of eliminating homelessness in the Greater Vancouver region (BC, Canada) through inspiring leadership and coordinated action plans.  Check them out @: http://stophomelessness.ca   Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, news...

 -- Quote of the Day --  " Any day is beautiful, When it has been touched By laughter. " ~ Author Unknown I started out pretty awful this morning... not feeling 100% and waking up feeling more tired than when I went to bed, I started the early morning chores - making lunches, doing dishes, taking care of the dogs, and early office work. During these early morning chores it seemed everything I touched hit the ground, at least once. I must have given myself a half-dozen bonks from not watching where I was going or hitting my hand on a partially opened kitchen drawer... *sigh* - But as today's quote states, I found some laughter and it washed all the misery away. My best-loved fur-kids (the dogs) are a sure fire way to inspire a smile and a laugh or two... Especially Skyla - who is such a goof! ...thank goodness for the loving animals in our lives. :) -- Lillian's Referral Corner -- Here are some recommended resources for you to check out when you have some tim...

 -- Quote of the Day -- “ I believe in taking full responsibility for my life on this planet. I don’t differentiate between work and play – I cannot do things that feel wrong to me and on the other hand I cannot do things that feel right all day long either. Whether that involves picking up garbage, volunteering… I believe that    we as a species are evolving to a point where taking responsibility for our surroundings, the planet and each other is becoming an essential way of being. …Life is full of paradoxes… there is so much more to this life, it is so much more complicated than this physical form, and when we realize that it is tremendously inspiring .” ~ Mikaya Heart -July 25 2010    This quote today was taken from a Conscious Discussions talk radio show interview that aired back on July 25, 2010 titled: Proactive Conscious Living - check out the archived interview at your convenience by clicking on the show title above, or visit the links for rec...

-- You Have A Voice -- Below is an excerpt from a press release article that was circulated to the Zero Waste San Deigo Organization members ... In the past few years, new online tools have revolutionized the way that people can get involved in the world around them, connect with the things they care about, and even organize others to truly make a difference. Of course, traditional media like TV and newspapers are still an important way we communicate. But most of us can't just go on TV or get published in the newspaper when we have something that we want to say. That's what makes The Wall so unique. The Wall is powered by your support for clean energy and enabled by an online platform that brings together your messages from across the country in a powerful, visual display. We then amplify your messages by putting them in mass media ads targeted for your state or community. These ads are uniquely positioned to have an impact on the elected leaders who are deciding now how ...