Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --     " A human being is part of a whole - called by us, the 'Universe'... He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical delusion of his consciuosness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty." ~ Albert Einstein -- Referral Corner -- Check out these recommended resources: The Better World Shopping Guide : www.betterworldshopper.com  dedicated to providing people with a comprehensive, up-to-date, reliable account of the social and environmental responsibility of every company on the planet AND making it available in practical forms that individuals can use in their everyday lives. They specifically address human rights, environme...

 -- Quote of the Day -- Here's a little something to help us all deal with the challenges, and joys coming our way in 2011... a little ditty to remind us that the power for positive living lies within ourselves. "Bloom where you are planted." ~ unknown  -- Referral Corner -- Kudos to Douglas Farquhar and all the staff over at BuyGreen.com for their efforts to make the world a better place through becoming the most trusted source for green products, offering the widest variety of quality products, the best information for consumers, and the most enjoyable shopping experience. This company really understands that changes on this planet will only happen if the consumer demands it. Here's a quote from their site that I wanted to share with you today: "At BuyGreen.com , we are dedicated to developing a sustainable business.  In every aspect of our operations, from product shipment to office supplies, we look to reduce waste, conserve energy, and minimi...

-- Quote of the Day -- “… Green product purchasing doesn’t mean we encourage over consumption – but there are products that you do need and we help to direct people to better choices… than just the mainstream products that we may be used to. …Often people would tell me ‘this is a green product’ but I would be wondering WHY that product was green. …We do a number of things to green our shipping we default to ground shipping because it is the most efficient per order. We use 100% reclaimed boxes and packaging materials (from neighbors, friends, companies) and use that for our shipping. We also purchase carbon offsets for the shipping involved in purchasing on BuyGreen.com. And actually – there have been studies that show how shopping online can actually reduce one’s carbon footprint. …Going green doesn’t have to be done all at once; it can be done one step at a time. ”  ~ Allison Huke Sept 15 – 2009 Today's quote was taken from a Conscious Discussions Talk Radio s...