Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- " To decide to be at the level of choice - is to take responsibility for your life and to be in control of your life. "  ~ Arbie M. Dale -- Green Shopping -- Energy Star products really do make a difference! When shopping for a television, for instance, a 42” TV would cost 46$ per year – an energy star 42” TV would cost no more than 21 per year.  Lighting alone accounts for 12% of the electric power in the average home, which has an average of 30 blubs. By replacing these with CFL’s you can save up to 200 dollars every year. Additionally these bulbs don’t produce as much heat, therefore cooling costs in the summer will also be reduced.  Replacing refrigerators made in 1984 will save you more than $104 annually.  Similarly, replacing the dishwasher is like getting 18 loads of dishes washed for free.  Upgrading the laundry room can reduce water use by 35-50% and...

 -- Quote of the Day -- “ We give away our power to create the world we desire when we blame others for our actions or our inactions.   Believing we are not responsible for our actions is denying the power we have to influence our world and understand how our choices, beliefs, and actions draw people and events into our lives which mirror our beliefs. ” ~ Gary Spinell, It Was You All Along -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Join us today @ 10-11 AM Pacific for a live discussion with our special guest of the day to learn about how You Can Change the World :  Gary Spinell is joining us to share his passion on helping others realize the ability to change the world lies within themselves. Author of – It Was All You, All Along – shares more than 25 years of researching the components of a successful life – and he has found that it begins with understanding that we have always had the power to create change, to take responsibi...

 -- Quote of the Day -- "The disappearance of a sense of responsibility is the most far-reaching consequence of submission to authority." ~ Stanley Milgram   -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's Positive Eco-News segment will feature a discussion on e-waste, water, and vehicles... helping all of us embrace our individual responsibility to participate in this global wave toward conscious, proactive living. Join in the live chat room if you can, while listening to the live show, which airs at 10-11 AM Pacific - or access the  archived show at your convenience. Make sure you have a pen and scrap of paper handy, as we'll be offering resources for you to check out as time allows.  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2011/08/28/positive-eco-news Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca   * Supp...