Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "I used to believe that one needed to travel to the ends of the earth,  in remote areas, to find what’s truly wild.  Through my experiences, however, I have found  ‘wild’ isn’t just about being in a remote wilderness   or with an elusive wild animal.  Wild can be found in our very own state, city, or even backyard.  In a world wrought with standards, rules, and labels,  Wild, stands out as the world unedited. "  ~ Brokk W. Mowrey ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: h ttp://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

 * Today's article was written by: Paul Jacksons  -- Drive Safe In Down-pouring Rain -- If you have been driving for sometime you will be aware that breakdowns are more in the wet weather. Driving in the heavy rains can be very hazardous. By adopting some steps you can prepare for the wet weather better and minimize the chances of a breakdown. Although with development in technology the performance of cars has improved considerably, breakdowns are frequent when it is pouring. A car's engine is damaged when it sucks the long-standing rainwater which in turn causes damage to the components of the engine. Tips to consider When it is raining heavily, ascertain whether the journey is essential at all. Find out whether it can be delayed till the rain has subsided. Plan the journey in advance and avoid areas where water is clogged. Areas with potential congestion is best avoided. Make sure that your friends and relatives are aware of the destination you ar...

 -- Eco - Tourism -- *Today's article is excerpted from Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green, Book 2 , regarding conscious seasonal holidays and adventures.  In these times of economical  strife and environmental concerns, it is no wonder that eco-tourism and stay-cations are becoming more popular. JTB Corp. , a leading Japanese travel agency, released results of its survey on environmental awareness while traveling. Acording to the results, 70% of the respondents were conscious of and willing to try eco-friendly activities on their trips.  There are dozens of things the average individual can do to perpetuate this green travel movement - and using the money you spend as a vote as to the direction we want to see the world go. In this section (of our book) you'll find some easy, eco-friendly and frugal options that anyone can consider while engaging in lots of activities without guilt.  When making plans for the holidays, begin with choosing activi...

-- Quote of the Day --  "It always rains on tents.  Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent."   ~Dave Barry -- Camping Season --  Yes, it is camping season ! Yay! (sound of heels clicking and hands clapping). Dave and I always joke that it is time to help out the farmers and go camping... because it rains and storms like 80% of the time that we can get away! lol I see RV'ers driving our roads in bliss (while the rest of us wither in jealousy). So the call to sleep in the woods has come... but are you ready? Last year I realized how frustrated I was becoming in the stages of set up prior to leaving. There was just so much to be done around the home and office in advance of the time away, and all the preparation of food and clothes and... only to get there and get a cramp or something and realize you don't have any pain killers, no muscle r...

 -- Quote of the Day -- "When it’s all over, it’s now who you were. It’s whether you made a difference." ~ Bob Dole -- Wind Power --    Wind power is fast becoming a more reliable and efficient form of clean energy, and major structures are now using this technology.  Enco , for instance, (a Dutch sustainable energy corporation), has signed a contract with all the electric trains owned by Nederlandse Spoorwegen … by 2018 more than 1.2 million passengers will be able to travel with zero impact.    Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!  

 -- Quote of the Day --  “I really wanted to travel, I was a good writer but I hadn’t really developed my travel writing voice – and that is where my blog came in. I blog on it regularly – the first few posts are a little embarrassing …but you develop your voice over time, it was only through practice really… you know that 10,000 hours at something to really become good at it. …The blog allowed me the opportunity to be able to see what really resonated with people, to digest their feedback. Before I wrote my first book I had already had years of writing experience and communicating with others interested in this topic.” ~ Shannon o’Donnell Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on … titled: Volunteer Travel   (*Click on the title to access the full discussion) -- Positive News --  I read an ...

   -- Quote of the Day --    “An optimist isn’t necessarily a blithe,  sappy whistler in the dark.  To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic.  If we remember those times and places where people  have behaved magnificently, this gives us energy to act  and at least the possibility of sending this  spinning top of a world in a different direction.”     ~Howard Zinn     -- 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   Shan...

Today’s article was sent to us by John Egan, the editor of Bankrate's CarInsuranceQuotes.com website ( www.carinsurancequotes.com ). John is an experienced journalist and a passionate traveler who has written for the San Francisco Examiner and Technorati . He's received the SABEW Best-in-Business Award, as well as the American City Business Journal 's web award. John’s goal is to deliver high-quality information to drivers so they can make informed decisions about choices that affect their pocket books and their driving experience. A significant number of visitors to John's website have expressed an interest in eco-friendly travel. As a result, John has submitted a wonderful article on finding natural wonders closer to home. Finding a Solitary Natural Escape   Is there anything in life more restorative to the spirit than time spent amidst nature? When we get time off from work, we're attracted to national parks and wonders of...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Multiple author, investigative journalist and professional speaker – Peter Baksa – is here today to share his passion for writing, volunteering, and making a difference - but also taking care of yourself first. His education led him into the realms of science, law, finance – but he soon pursuing his interest in theology, studying ancient texts, and the theory of quantum physics. He’s traveled to far off places such as China where he spent time learning about the Tibetan Monks. He is passionate about volunteering at orphans, homeless shelters, and a variety of organizations. Peter is here to share some of the insight that he’s learned from all of these experiences today. Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or access the archiv...

-- Quote of the Day -- "There is no comparison between  that which is lost by not succeeding  and that lost by not trying." ~ Sir Francis Bacon -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Jeff Rasley - author of several books (including Monsters of the Doorway, Light in the Mountains, a thriller titled False Prophet, Islands in My Dreams, and Bringing Progress to Paradise ) about combining adventure travel with philanthropy. Jeff practiced law in the Indianapolis (US) region for 30 years and is currently the partner of Knowledge Capture Publishing and Editing as well as the president of the Basa Village Foundation. Amazingly he is also able to act as a liaison for Adventure Geo-Treks LTD, while teaching students. Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or ...