Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  --> “ Peace Corps – I joined when I was 62, it was a wonderful experience; I’ve stayed beyond my term and have been back several times. …I volunteered locally and overseas – I was a mother with 4 children and I never took a vacation for the sake of a vacation, I always had a purpose in mind. It was difficult because sometimes I had to find alternative care for the children… but if you have a purpose it is simply more fulfilling than just sitting on the beach. …You live with the level of the people there, you are with the people and help counteract the negative. For myself, personally, after the loss of my son and then my foster son, I really wanted to get into a new environment, to not have so many reminders of them around me. …It was very helpful in terms of healing from the grief.  …I felt culture shock in reverse, because [when I came back from my term with the Peace Corps] we’ve acclimated ourselves to a different lifestyle comp...

 -- Quote of the Day --  “Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth,  so virtue appears from good deeds  and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind.  To walk safely through the maze of human life,  one needs the light of wisdom  and the guidance of virtue." ~ Buddha  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Barbara Joe   - a 74-year-old Spanish interpreter and human rights activist has traveled in more than 45 countries. She is the author of numerous articles and several technical books – but the one we’ll focus on today is the award winning story of her years with the Peace Corps organization – called Triumph & Hope .  Now, back in the US - Barbara continues to dedicate time to a variety of charitable activities. Join us fo...