Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  “ Healing gardens in hospital (situations) has become a passion for me, but so is my own garden. When I am tired or don’t want to work on the computer I’ll think ‘oh, I’ll just go outside in the garden and see what there is to do’ …and you go out to do one thing, and then you see something else, and then something else and before you know it a moment has turned into a half hour! – but you just come back so refreshed. …As a child we had been evacuated (due to the war) …and I found solace in nature – climbing trees and exploring – but also I was taught to garden and from the age of 8 on I was growing vegetables for the family. …I found gardening was something I could do to help, and this set me up for a lifetime of loving gardening .”  ~ Clare Marcus Today's quote originates from the Nature’s Healing Power interview that aired back on Nov 30 on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Access the archive via the hyper-linked show title (abo...

-- Quote of the Day -- Example sheds a genial ray  Which men are apt to borrow,  So first improve yourself today,  And then your friends tomorrow   ~ Anonymous  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Our guest today is: Clare Marcus - here today to speak about her love of nature, of the Scottish Island known as Iona in particular, and how her pilgrimage there helped heal her troubled heart. We will be talking about writing memoirs and the healing power of both writing and of nature. She is also the owner of Healing Landscapes , a consulting firm that specializes in the analysis of outdoor space in health care settings.  – She is recognized internationally for her work on the social and psychological implications of urban house and garden design.   Check out the live interview from 10-11 AM Pacific this morning, or access the archived show at your convenience via the  hyper-linked show title: Nature's Healing Power Find Da...