Brummet's Conscious Blog

I want to talk a little bit today about developing a growth mindset - the mental ability to consciously choose to improve. In this mind set we want to learn, we yearn to be proved wrong so that we can no longer be mistaken. We want to be enlightened. We want to overcome the challenge or find an alternate route to our goal. This is the growth mindset. We don't mind putting in the work, taking the course, doing the research in order to make the new goal materialize. We put in the work knowing it plants seeds of change that if nurtured will grow into something special. Many of us are making resolutions to live more consciously, more proactive - to leave a legacy of positive change behind us. We have developed the need, the desire to see this in every aspect of our lives - not just at home, or just at work or as a consumer. The global culture has evolved with a renewed desire to know that we are creating change every day, every moment of every day.  Like many out there in this troubles...

I'm proud to share one of our most popular  Brummet Media Channel  videos today ! In this 10 min. video, we are taking a look at the individual's personal perception and circle of influence.  Our little window view is tainted by our mental state at the time, which then affects the level of awareness that we had at that moment.  So really, our view is just a tiny piece of the whole picture.  By growing our perception it is easy to see that what we do really does matter !  Watch it here: https://youtu.be/b9bT8cObIJc ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

 Recommended Resources LifeForce  is based in Vancouver (BC, Canada) and was formed in 1981 in order to accelerate the development of a non-violent society, increasing compassion and understanding with the creatures we share this planet with. http://LifeForceFoundation.org  - Light Up The World helps remote, low income and impoverished areas gain access to off-grid low-tech solar and wind energy. Their actions help growing communities face the modern world and deal with this transition in an environmentally friendly manner.  https://lutw.org/ - Links for Greener Learning is an environmental charitable organization that promotes eco-friendly activities for the community - from community gardens, school gardening programs, sharing food and produce, this organization gets involved in a variety of ways. https://linksforgreenerlearning.org/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Media Appearance - Author Interview The Asha Baja blog   recently published an interview with Dave and I - discussing the world of writing and also Dave's experiences as a musician and drum teacher: Check out our interview on this publication : https://abajaj033.medium.com/we-focus-on-topics-that-lead-to-proactive-positive-sustainable-culture-lillian-dave-brummet-2c9500052008 ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Media Appearance - Interview Motivation online magazine's passion is very clear: " To do better, you must know better. Get the ball rolling with stories of success and cautionary tales from those who’ve been there before. Motivation is your best foot forward. " I am so proud to let you know that we have been invited to participate in an interview in this publication ! Check out our interview below: https://vocal.media/motivation/we-focus-on-topics-that-lead-to-proactive-positive-and-sustainable-culture-lillian-and-dave-brummet ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

-- Recommended Resources -- Green Hour -  find outdoor experiences for parents and their children and youth such as Bird Bingo and Leaf Hunts and more. Urban Stable - unbridling youth potential through horse-themed programs, projects and events.  Humane Society of Canada has a fairly broad service coverage in the genre of "protecting animals and the earth" ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know!  (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Everdale Environmental Learning Centre teaches sustainable living via hands-on projects and activities ranging from organic gardens to meadows and forests and alternative energy.  Info : https://www.everdale.org/ Evergreen helps cities become low-carbon, sustainable, green communities. Info : Evergreen.ca Evergreen Theatre : Cirriculum-baseed musical theatre touring shows, programs and workshops with actors, scientists ande educators.  Info :  https://www.evergreentheatre.com/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know!  (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Equestrian Canada is a national non-profit advancing all horse relate sports, programs, events and therapy organizations.  Info :  https://www.equestrian.ca/ ETRA is an international therapeutic horse riding association  Info:  http://www.etra.ca/ Etobice Humane Society , an independent, all-volunteer, no-kill shelter offering animal care, rehoming and sanctuary.  Info:  https://etobicokehumanesociety.com/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know! (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Environmental Law Centre began in 1982 in an effort to educate, advise, and empower Albertans (Canada) to protect the environment. Check out their blog, publications, and current programs at: ELC.AB.CA Environmental Studies Association of Canada is a network of scholarly environmental researchers, educators and scientists working across Canada and beyond.   Info : ESAC.CA Environmental Youth Alliance  : everything from rooftop gardens and other urban agriculture options, green building projects and community education programs. Info:  https://eya.ca/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

-- Recommended Resources --  Electronic Recycling Association is a Canada-wide recycling program for all things electronic and digital.  Info :  https://www.electronicrecyclingassociation.ca/ Elder Dog focuses on providing care, assistance and homes for senior dogs.  Info :  http://www.elderdog.ca/ Emanuel Foundation provides relief for the poor in a variety of ways. Keeping items from the landfill, volunteers refurbish decommissioned playgrounds and setting them up for children to play on in parks and schools where they are needed. They also ship up to 20 containers per year filled with much-needed items from medical supplies to educational equipment. Their members also participate in safe water projects, nutrition, and school construction.  Info : efoundation.ca -- Visit the Brummets @  www.BrummetMedia.ca --  

-- Recommended Resources --  Edmonton & Area Land Trust works to protect and steward natural areas and donated land, utilizing it to educate the public and protect nature for future generations.  Info :  https://www.ealt.ca/ Edmonton Humane Society helps needy animals connect with welcoming people. Their programs include spay/neuter programs, training classes, grooming & day-care helping people keep their dogs, and finding homes for animals looking for homes.  Info :  https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/ Edson Animal Rescue focuses on helping homeless animals find a forever home.  Info :  http://edsonanimalrescue.com/ -- Visit the Brummets @  www.BrummetMedia.ca --  

Recommended Resources Ecology North , based in Yellowknife (NWT, CA), has a wide focus from food production and waste reduction to environmental education and community projects.  Info : EcologyNorth.ca   ecoSource offers fun youth programs offering hands-on civic action and habitat creation experiences, empowering youth through environmental actions.  Info : EcoSource.ca EcoTrust Canada works with rural, remote and indigenous communities in balancing a conservation-based profitable economy with a sustainable community.  Info : https://ecotrust.ca/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Yup - time for another group of recommended resources to check out... featuring 3 non-profit  organizations in farming and community-driven ecology : Cowichan Therapeutic Riding : equine-based wellness sport programs for persons with special needs and horse-camps for children of all ages and abilities.  Info : CTRA.ca Creature Quest : offers learning programs for youth including school visits, birthday parties, event and camp visits. This not-for-profit is dedicated to connecting people to the wonder of animals and the natural world.  Info : CreatureQuest.ca Credit Valley Conservation Foundation : building beautiful playgrounds, conservation areas, youth programs, trail creation and maintenance, land protection and more.  Info : cvcfoundation.ca ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Yup - time for another group of recommended resources to check out... featuring 3 non-profit  organizations in farming and community-driven ecology : Connecting Communities - this non-profit creates positive change through numerous community projects, helping people come together to improve social issues and environmental concerns. Clean-up projects, greening projects, community gardens... and more. Info : connect-communities.org Conservation Council of New Brunswick has worked for over 50 years on environmental issues within the province. Their wide-ranging projects include freshwater protection, forest and marine conservation and clean energy solutions. Info:  ConservationCouncil.ca Cowichan Green Community is a non-profit focusing on environmental sustainability in the Cowichan region since 2004 - cultivating food, community and resilience through  a healthy food system and vibrant social engagement.  Info : CowichanGreenCommunit...

Recommended Resources: Check out City Farmer News , a great source for news and stories from people practicing agriculture from large to very small scale in an urban environment. Wether you garden on your deck or have a double lot that you grow intensively on, or perhaps a small hobby farm visit: Info : CityFarmer.info = Founded and operated by a wildlife veterinarian, the Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (NS, Canada) is dedicated to providing veterinary care and rehabilitation to orphaned, injured, and sick wildlife. The goal is to release rehabilitated wildlife into suitable habitat, and through education, increase public awareness and concern for wildlife, habitat, and the environment. Info : https://cwrc.net/cms2/wp/ = Founded by a family in 1971 the Cochrane Ecological Institute is a charitable organization devoted to breeding endangered species for reintroduction, wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release, educating the public, monitoring habitat and species, and...

Recommended Resources The Calgary Rainforest Action Group offers monthly meetings, public lectures, presents films and visitations to school class rooms and more to raise the awareness for forests around the globe. http://www.calcna.ab.ca/ Calgary Wildlife is dedicated to treating injured and orphaned wildlife, provide valuable outreach programs and services and engaging volunteers in environmental projects. http://www.calgarywildlife.org/ The Calgary Zoological Society develops, operates and promotes botanical and prehistoric parks, zoological integration, conservation, education, recreation and scientific study.  https://www.calgaryzoo.com/ ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Burke Mountain Naturalists , formed in 1989, is powered by volunteer residents interested in enjoying nature, encouraging nature awareness and conserving local green spaces in and around Coquitlam, BC (Canada). https://www.burkemountainnaturalists.ca/ Burns Bog society helps protect the largest raised peat bog on the West coast of North America. This globally unique ecosystem functions as the lungs of the lower mainland, regulates regional climate and is a vital stop over for migratory birds as well as rare and endangered species.  http://burnsbog.org/ Calgary Humane Society  this animal welfare organization based in Calgary, AB (Canada) shelters nearly 5,000 homeless animals annually. https://www.calgaryhumane.ca/ ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources BC Wildlife Federation 's mission is to spear-head conservation and sustainable use of fish, wildlife, water and bird habitat. They aim to protect, enhance and promote a healthy environment offering activities, seminars, and projects that provide science-based solutions.  https://bcwf.bc.ca/ Bruce Trail Conservancy aims to protect and manage land along the Niagara Escarpment and aides exploration by "leave-no-trace"advocates https://brucetrail.org/ Bully Buddies Rescue Society is a pit bull rescue and education group - working with shelters to find the right nomes for dogs that live with breed stigma.  https://www.bullybuddies.net/ ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~