Brummet's Conscious Blog

Regular readers have asked me to share about the experience of relocating a home and office, and music studio... and honestly... I'm actually pleased anyone is even interested in hearing about it.   How it began... Back in late March 2023, Dave and I began discussions about downsizing our life, home and belongings in preparation for a less stressful lifestyle, and to set up for the upcoming stage of semi-retirement.  When you are an entrepreneur, run the business through your home, grow and process most of the fresh produce the family needs, work in a band at night, teach students and hold a day job... the day-to-day grind can become stressful. While we love every minute of the hard work, we noticed that we are gradually slowing down - able to do less in the same amount of time, and feel physical work much more these days.  It was time to re-evaluate our lifestyle.  This would not mean quitting, or giving up on anything - it simply meant creating a more comforta...

Writing, music or poetry have this incredible power to influence healing, understanding & positive change.  Drop in to hear the 30 min discussion Small Talk Podcast host Nancy Guitar & I did on #marketing, #green living and the healing power of the arts.   https://youtu.be/OAtUZq91SfE ~~~   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 ~~~

Brummet Media Channel Inspired by audience feedback, we address how to retain a positive mind-set in this video. We also demonstrate how taking on this project, creating a positive mindset, can affect more than just our selves = we can also create positive change in society. https://youtu.be/SrrNiVAtbCU ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon : https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet   Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Media Appearance Australian-based speaker, author and podcast host, Andrea Putting and I met back in February and she invited me to be a guest recently on her Social Mission Revolution. We giggled and laughed, and talked about the many ways people go about making a difference, how easy it is to be green, how easy it is to create positive change - using what you have, starting right where you are and working out from there.  Drop in this for a fun ride on this 33 min video: https://socialmissionrevolution.com/Lillian-Brummet/ ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon : https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet   Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

Tips To Help Ease Worrying * Today's article was written by: "Richa" Have you turned on your television lately? If so, words like ISIS, Ebola, economy and Obamacare can send your blood pressure through the roof. It is difficult in today's world to keep from worrying. I've recently spoken with a number of friends who say they have trouble sleeping at night because their minds just can't shut down. With all of the stresses and strains on our lives these days it's no wonder people are weighted down with worry.  Worry is a dangerous animal. It lurks through our minds and then moves in and says a while. It fills us with self-doubt, fear, and sometimes even anger...all of which have significant negative effects on our health and well-being. So the question becomes, " How can we stop worrying? " There is a quote I love that states: " Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace ." T...

    -- Quote of the Day --    “It is not enough to limit your love to your own nation, to your own group. You must respond with love even to those outside of it – This concept enables people to live together not as nations but as the human race.”  ~ Clarence Jordan  -- Making a Difference -- Today I'd like to broach the concept of the individual's ability to make a difference...  It really is surprisingly easy to have an impact every day, often several times a day.  For instance, we can clean up litter when walking the dogs, visiting the parks, or taking our evening stroll. We can take some time to speak kindly, using positive energy, positive words with the elderly as we pass them by - simple things like just complementing their coat can really brighten their day. We can help shovel the driveways for those who are injured or elderly or busy in the neighborhood - not for pay, but just because.  ...

Writers Influencing Positive Change As writers we have the perfect craft for creating positive change and I’d like to share a few of these options here today. As writers we can help others heal and express their emotions through our own poetry or song lyrics, we can express love and passion, share memories and educate others. By writing about causes and providing readers the tools to enact upon them, we enable our readers to also be a catalyst for positive change. We can help someone else share their stories, their experiences or family history. But there are other ways we can make a difference too. Before querying a publisher or publication: -        Investigate their in-house green and socially responsible activities to see if their actions align with yours. (recycling efforts, carbon offset programs, alternative energy use, charitable donations, tree planting efforts etc.) -        S...

-- Choose To Be Nice --  When I first heard of ChooseTo Be Nice , I was thrilled with their concept – how one person can spark a positive change with small steps, such as choosing to wear proactive clothing. We see people walk around with clothing that advertises all kinds of company logos, or cute, humorous or cutting remarks and imagery… well Choose To Be Nice took this concept to another level.  Simply put, this is a movement that inspires and encourages kindness. According to marketing director Dina Creiger : “ When we slow down and recognize what is nice in ourselves we influence others to do the same. Our goal is to build a community of nice people online who will share what they do on a daily basis to be nice. To kick-start the movement, Choose To Be Nice has created t-shirts with the Choose To Be Nice logo. T-shirts are high quality; made by American Apparel. Ten percent of all sales will go to non-profit organizations whose values align with Choose To B...

-- Conscious Living Event -- October 18 Reuse Conex 2012 Location : Portland, Oregon (US) Info :  www.reuseconex.org -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     We have two guests joining us today: Author and renowned radio host Jennifer S. Wilkov is a media personality, international speaker, spokesperson, award-winning freelance writer, book business consultant in her well-respected practice Your Book Is Your Hook! -and entrepreneurial mentor.   -- Michele Mattia is a nationally recognized TV and radio personality, as well as an inspirational and empowerment speaker, best-selling author, columnist with her daily empowerment eZine Michele's Daily Dash, Life Design coach , new-thought leader and creative strategist. She is the foun...