Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  “When a person has a mental health challenge, we need to discover who is the person that suffers from the illness – stigma tends to de-humanize the person, we need to see them as a person. …Sometimes these are genetic based diseases, and by seeing them as consumers with challenges we can see them as innocents. We can’t put any blame on them; we can’t judge them. They are simply people with challenges that we may not have. …We have to back off on the stigma of mental illness. …Including them, they need to be part of the community as well. …Who ever told us or thought of the idea that the organs of the body get sick but that is only true from the neck down. But the brain is an organ – it means there is just another consumer out there with some health problems.” ~ Steve Brannon Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on January 1...

 -- Conscious Living Event --  Date/Time: Friday, June 29, 2012 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Location : Santa Monica College HSS Room 165 Santa Monica, California (USA) North Carolina State University and Santa Monica College are pleased to announce "Mid-Scale Vermicomposting," a one-day seminar and tour. The seminar will demonstrate how businesses and institutions can save costs by using earthworms to convert "waste" into a valuable soil amendment. Learn about vermicomposting, types of vermi-technologies, and details about how vermicomposting is saving money at schools, universities, prisons, military bases, and businesses. You'll also gain knowledge of how vermicompost and extracts (tea) can be used, and their effects on plant growth and disease suppression. Santa Monica College started their vermicomposting operation in 2000. Over 300,000 earthworms process ncafeteria food preparation scraps nand cardboard in a 16-foot long, temper...

-- Quote of the Day --  “… Focus and go within to identify that voice within – and access that rather than the ego – that crazy screeching voice. …Accepting what happened in our lives, rather than resisting what happened – and our attitude will change and the past will no longer have the weight it used to have. …Identification of the self-sabotaging behaviors; enables you to set a powerful intention.   …We have to be conscious of what we are thinking because our thoughts will manifest in our lives. …Helping and healing are the final steps – once we’ve healed and learned the skills, we need to help others by sharing our message. …What matters most is what you think of yourself; not what the ads or commercials tell us. Materialism does not bring us joy .” ~ Mal Duane  Find the full interview with Mal Duane via: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/24/life-coach--educating-others -- Referral Corner -- It h...

-- Composting 101 -- The information below was produced for a composting workshop that Dave and I have done in the past - this explains what is meant by "greens" and "browns" when discussing layering. Layering materials in a compost will allow it to break down in the most efficient manner.   Greens : Fruit and vegetable scraps Tea bags and coffee grounds including filter paper Grass cuttings Vegetable peelings Old flowers Nettles Spent bedding plants Comfrey leaves Young annual weeds (e.g. chickweed and speedwell), avoid perennial weeds such as dandelions and thistle and weeds with seed heads Pond algae and seaweed Browns: Dry leaves, twigs Hedge trimmings Shredded or torn paper Egg shells and egg boxes Cardboard and newspaper (scrunched up) Straw and hay Bedding from vegetarian pets Wool and feathers Ashes from wood, paper or charcoal Corn cobs & stalks Things to Avoid: No meat scraps  No nappies No dairy p...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ I believe the greatest gift you can give to your family – whether it’s your family at home or your work family – is your time. Not just to have the time, but “real “time. What I mean is that you’ve got to be present and in the moment… one of the definitions of “being” is “conscious existence”. We need to be consciously awake, alive and present when we are spending time with our loved ones ” ~ Randy Cohen’s book: Ticket to the Limit -- Conscious Celebrations -- Candle Night Summer & Winter Solstices 2009 Turn off the lights, take it slow. December 22, 2009 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. http://www.candle-night.org/en/ Today, the 22nd of December, is officially the – First Day of Winter with Christmas Eve just 2 days from now... how time flies. Dave and I wish you all a Warm & Relaxing Holiday Season! -- Conscious Discussions Radio -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio welcomes return guest Cathy Nesbitt to discover the fascinating role that worms play in manag...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ On average there is a death from hunger around the world every 3 seconds of every day. During the course of the World Hunger Strike campaign there will have been 1,756,800 people around the world that will have died of hunger .” ~ Bob Williamson ( founder and chairman of the Greenhouse Neutral Foundation ) -- Hunger & Poverty -- As you may already be aware, I've been sharing information, tips & resources on green & frugal living & calls to action in celebration of the homeless, poverty & peace awareness holidays being celebrated at this time of the year. In honor of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty events happening today I'd like to extend this topic just a little more to share a couple of interesting discussions I was a part of & some events that are happening this weekend. Interestingly, I was listening to a radio show last night ( www.blogtalkradio.com/aprilsims ) which was having a discussion on homeless...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's featured guest is Stan Goldberg who has a vast amount of volunteer experiences working with those who are dying and he is here today to share with us how he has learned to live more fully by working in this venue. Stan is the author of 6 published books including: Lesson for the Living - a compassionate and inspiring memoir of this journey. Professionally, he is a Professor Emeritus of Communicative Disorders at San Francisco State University with a Ph.D. in Speech Pathology, a Masters in Political Theory, and a Bachelors in Philosophy. For over 25 years he taught, provided therapy, researched, and published in the area of learning problems and change. Dr. Goldberg has written numerous articles and delivered over 100 lectures and workshops throughout the United States, Latin America and Asia. In 2009 he was named by the Hospice Volunteer Association as Volunteer of the Year. Join us for this valuable, informative and touching discuss...

-- Eco-Event -- I was sent the following information through the Zero Waste San Diego group, of which I am a member: The City of Encinitas (California, USA) has partnered with the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation in giving away one free reusable bag per household (must be Encinitas resident). Support the cause by using only reusable bags on Dec 18th at the locations listed below: www.cityofencinitas.org/nobagday Giveaway locations: Encinitas City Hall 505 Vulcan Avenue 10am - 6pm Albertsons 134 N. El Camino Real Encinitas 4pm - 6pm Ralphs 125 N. El Camino Real Encinitas 4pm - 6pm Vons 262 N El Camino Real, Encinitas 4pm -6pm -- Quote of the Day -- “Solana Center has 2 main programs… I’m the manager of the composting program, but there is also a pollution prevention program. …For example that program will set up recycling programs for schools and multi family complexes …doing waste audits and then setting up the programs… and the education around that. That program also hosts ...