Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Thoughts on Global Citizenship --  I’ve been chatting quite a bit about different ways of proactively participating as a global citizen. Let me dig a little deeper here offering you a few stats and a discussion on some things we can consider doing about it. For instance: Did you know that about 410,000 plastic cups are produced as waste by the airline industry every 15 minutes? Something to think about. How many of us have used cell phones, cords, out of date electronics and kitchen appliances we no longer use laying around? According to lecture I was listening to earlier this year, 152 million cell phones are thrown out every year and only 11% of these are recycled.   Some of the remaining may have been donated somewhere. Most are sitting in junk drawers and the like. Now don’t be disheartened by the information here – Knowing this information is very empowering for inventors, designers, scientists and proactive citizens. There are numerous org...

   * Years ago during a discussion with someone who worked as a professional therapist, she recommended that people decrease their stress by drawing three circles on a piece of paper that overlapped. The inner circle would be those that are closest to you that you live with, see every day - like your wife, your son, your pet. The next circle would be your closest friends and finally your co-workers. Anyone outside those circles are not worth working yourself into a frenzy about. You deal with the smallest circle first, then the next, then the next as your order of priority. Everyone else is not a priority. It really helps put one's life in perspective and helps people slow down. I recommend our readers try this out on their own . -- Circle Of Influence --   * Today's article was written by Gini Cunningham Every once in a while I get this crazy notion that I can change the course of world events through hard work, determination, and positive ener...

* Looking for that perfect gift for the holiday season? Why not show your support for this blog and our radio show by visiting our store page on our site where we have 5 books to choose from.  -- Brummet's In The Media --   La Reserva Forest Foundation has a wonderful radio show where they celebrate all things Caribbean, but also have special segments called: Climate Change - We Can Solve It.  Their next episode for this series will be today - it typically runs for 3 hours, 9AM - 12 noon Pacific and they've invited me to be a guest for one hour today from 10 AM - 11 AM Pacific. I love the motto they have: "Let's Get Planting" and the organization will also be featured on our radio show in the near future, which I'm really excited about.  So join me today Sunday, October 27th from 10 AM - 11 AM Pacific time for an inspiring discussion about planting trees, purchasing live xmas trees this season and being wary of unsustainable harv...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Today we are featuring David Willis the CEO of The 60-Plus Club - a US-based association whose primary aim is to help members grow older in the same homes and neighborhoods that they have grown to love, rather than in an assisted living facility or a nursing home. This means that there will be services required to help those facing age related issues, enabling them to live independently, while maintaining their pride. We will learn about the organization’s growth, the people involved, what the organization offers...

-- Quote of the Day -- “Perhaps then, if we listen attentively, we shall hear amid the uproar of empires and nations, a faint flutter of wings,  a gentle stirring of life and hope.  Some will say that hope lies in a nation; others in a person.  I believe rather that it is awakened, revived, nourished  by millions of solitary individuals  whose deeds and works every day  negate frontiers and the crudest implications of history.  As a result, there shines forth fleetingly  the ever-threatened truth  that each and every person,  on the foundation of his or her own sufferings and joys,  builds for all.” ~ Albert Cammus –  The Artist and His Time -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     As you are probably already aware, t...

-- Conscious Discussions -- Join Lillian as she celebrates turning 39 this week, on the most recent Positive Eco-news segment of the Conscious Discussions talk radio show. Discover her passions for making a difference in the world and her solid belief that we all have value in life. Does WASTE have VALUE? What the heck is FREE-CYCLE anyway? How can you break the WINTER BLUES and teach your children that they are heroes, no matter their stature or age. Find all of this on today's Conscious Discussions broadcast; the archive is available any time of the day for your convenience. Simply click on the hyper-linked show title here in the blog - or click on the link you'll find on your right. * My schedule will definitely be lifted enough to be back to "normal" by the end of the week. I appreciate everyone's patience for this last week and allowing me extra time to respond to their messages while I deal with an overloaded schedule. Find Dave & Lillian Brummet, exc...

-- Conscious Discussions -- We often see news reports and specials in other media for the success stories, or demands and stresses for Doctors, hospitals and Nurses – but we rarely see support and celebration of the amazing individuals involved in the field of paramedics. Today on the Conscious Discussions talk radio show we had that opportunity… I had a wonderful discussion with Morgan Lawrence - his tribute to paramedics is unique and we had the opportunity to find out more about the impact saving or losing lives has on the paramedic, the legacy these workers leave behind, acts of kindness and relationships gained or lost in this career. This is an insiders, behind the scenes in-depth interview into the life of the paramedic. Today’s guest is author Morgan Lawrence – his book – the Streets Ran Red – was also discussed. Find this interview by clicking on the hyperlinked show title here in the blog, click on the link for the Conscious Discussions show on the right side of this site...

-- Announcement -- Later today, - Nov 22nd - I'll be interviewed by the host of the Free 2 Live 2 radio ! Here's the details: @ 10:30 AM - (pacific) : Trevor Carter is a UK life Coach and Motivational speaker, with a passion to help disadvantaged individuals to take more control of their lives. Each week, he shares powerful testimonies, motivational sessions and special guests with you. Today's guest is Lillian Brummet - Topic: the business side of writing as a career. Location: www.blogtalkradio.com/free2live2 @ 10:30 AM-Pacific -- Quote of the Day -- Yesterday, I mentioned a quote from one of our guests on the Conscious Discussions talk radio show. In keeping with the interview I'll be taking part of later this morning I'd like to share another quote from that same interview, where we were discussing predators in the publishing industry: “…if you are getting hounded by a sales person and that you are losing if you don’t do something now… or if it sounds too good...

--Cool Eco News-- Some of you may have already learned of the website I’m about to give you now, I saw it several times on TV commercials and finally I found the time to visit the site – I was so impressed. Take a drive smart quiz, learn how to save hundreds of dollars every month! Check out the amusing, yet educational, videos - I thought these were really well done. www.drivesmartsavegreen.com -- Authors Read radio show -- Our guest today on the Authors Read radio show we enjoyed Maria Andrada's presentation of an excerpted chapter from her children's book: Youngen Finds Her Song, An Inspiring Adventure from the Heart of Nature. Maria has written several other books, with new releases in the future, and tells me that her work focuses on respect for self, community and earth stewardship. Maria is a counselor by trade and her skills played an important role in conveying important issues through her writing for adults and children between ages 7-12. You can easily access today...

-- Transportation & Global Warming -- Transportation pollution is a huge contributor to global warming and also directly affects our health as well. Businesses are stepping up and doing their part to help reduce this impact. For instance, according to the Zero Footprint newsletter, (zerofootprint.net), Air Canada and Zerofootprint have teamed up to launch a new Corporate Carbon Offset program, which enables Air Canada’s corporate clients to offset the emissions from their flights. Businesses get the opportunity to support projects that are helping to reduce climate change, and simultaneously achieve environmental and corporate social responsibility goals. -- Quote of the Day -- “…Compassion: in any character whether it is someone who has done something untoward or a character who you are rooting for. the best books that I enjoy, you understand why, what their motivations are. I think like anyone, your friends or family or anyone that you know, once you understand even more of them...