Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recommended Resources It is not what happens to you, but how you view it… the stories we tell ourselves about what happened – we could focus and stress and tell ourselves all sorts of stories about how awful or mean or spiteful or greedy or unjust or hurtful something was. Or we can tell a different story. Yep that happened and it sucked – big time. But does it have to become something we hang onto? …and how long will we continue to hurt ourselves day after day, year after year? That event happened an hour ago, a day ago or 10 years ago. It was over moments after it happened. What we tell ourselves about it is where we can reclaim the power. https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_weinstein_what_bernie_madoff_couldn_t_steal_from_me -- Compassion, empathy, inclusion, accepting... this is what teens need more than anything - especially when they are feeling perceived as "different" or "unusual". https://www.ted.com/talks/joel_burns_tells_gay_teens_it_gets_better -- With ...

  --  Quote of the Day -- “The winds of grace blow all the time.  All we need to do is set our sails." ~ Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa -- Positive News --  Aquatic invasive species can be spread from one body of water to another via boats, equipment, fishing gear and other water apparatus.  People can stop the spread of these invasive life forms by making sure that they take the time to clean the equipment and drain water from the bilge, buckets, ballast and wells.  Take the time to dry the exterior by hand as much as possible when you are hitching the machinery to trailers or to your vehicle prior to transporting.    To ensure there is no transportation, it is suggested that people allow the machines and equipment to air dry for 30 days before entering a different body of water. This step isn't necessary if you are going to the same body of water regularly. --  Conscious Discussions...