Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day -- “ We have violence within ourselves and I think violence occurs because we lack communication skills, we lack creative problem solving skills, cooperation skills. …We have to begin with ourselves. …So many of us adults forget the child within, we have to learn how to play again. …Learning new techniques in communication like using surprise and humor in a situation that can be a little bit tense… And you have to make friends with conflict. …It might be difficult and painful when we are experiencing it, but conflict could turn out to be a real gift. A world without conflict probably isn’t possible and it probably wouldn’t even be a good one since conflict encourages us to change and grow .”  ~ Chloe Jon Paul, July 1 2010   Today's quote was derived from a Conscious Discussions Radio interview that aired back in July titled: Volunteering & Conflict Resolution . Click on the hyper-linked show title here, to access this interview, ...

-- Conscious Discussions Radio -- The last Sunday Gardening segment of the year airs today... these particular segments of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show have been airing every 2 or 3 weeks, on Sundays, since May 2008; they run between April and September. Today I'll be highlighting things that happened this year, offering eco-tips you might want to consider, harvests that are going on in my garden and things that should be started for your cold frames and green house crops. If you have questions or new techniques you've learned or comments, you are welcome to join the live chat room - or call in to the show during the live broadcast. Alternatively gardeners can contact me via my site: www.brummet.ca ; their questions will be shared during the next episode as well.  As always, Conscious Discussions airs at 10-11 AM (Pacific), a live chat room will be available - and the shows are also archived within 15 min after each episode airs.  -- Be Late For Something --...

-- Quote of the Day -- " I open my eyes and again, I wonder: Will this day bring forth joy Or blunder? My mind fills itself without Making a sound; I make a decision before my feet  Hit the ground; Today... I say... Is Brilliant ." ~ Danielle Pierre -- Conscious Event -- I just learned that it is Newspaper Carrier Day ! I didn't know they had a day of their own. Well, it is true that newspapers are a vital communication medium for people to know what is happening in their area. Our local paper has a section in the front listing regular events that groups and organizations host, and this is very helpful for those looking for volunteer opportunities, meetings and networking opportunities.  The local newspaper played a role in helping us find owners to some items we happened upon... This summer we have been cleaning up a section of the Kettle River called the Oxbow by locals, where a wildlife sanctuary can be found as well. We found a wallet, empty ex...

-- Conscious Living Events -- Did you know that today is Shri Krishna Janmaashtami Day? A special day for Hindu's. We are also celebrating - Merchant Navy Veterans Day , which according to Veterans Affairs Canada ( www.vac-acc.gc.ca ): " This is the 7 th annual Merchant Navy Veterans Day which recognizes the individuals who, on behalf of Canada, made great personal sacrifice for the overall gain of the Allies during the Second World War ."  -- Baseball!!! -- Well, the Grand Forks International Baseball tournament is now in full swing - you can hear the announcers' voices reverberating down the streets in the quiet of the early afternoons - This is a time of celebrations in our area, as this event is taking place based entirely on volunteer efforts and business supporters... as it has every single year. Kudos to all who make events like these happen! -- Eco-Travel Tips -- As many of you know I am a great fan of the Recycling Product News magazine ( rec...

-- Quote of the Day -- " A poet is someone who loves words For themselves And sees their magic " ~ Natalie Goldberg, Wild Mind -- Recommended Resources -- Greenambition.com – a junior achievement group Green2Gold.org – supports young children inventors among others  -- Conscious Discussions Radio -- Join me live today at 10AM (pacific), or access the archived show later, to hear Positive Eco-News ! Click on show title to access... Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blogs, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or purchasing a book - each book sold raises funds for charity as well!

 -- Quote of the Day -- " You've done it before And you can do it now. See the positive possibilities; Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration And turn it into positive, effective Unstoppable determination . " ~ Ralph Martson  -- Chatter -- Once again, a little late on getting my blog post up this morning - apologies for that, but I've been busily putting together our Brummet's Muse bi-weekly newsletter, which is due for publication today. Also, it is awesome to hear from so many old friends on FaceBook! I'd like to share my appreciation for that, and for the wonderful communications as of late from our listeners and readers. Dave and I appreciate you all! :)   -- Conscious Events -- September has a lot of events and conscious living, awareness activities planned for the entire month. The month itself is set aside as Preparedness Month,  both Child Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Vegetarian Month ... As such I'm sure y...

-- Living Clutter Free -- Barbara Tako is a motivational clutter clearing speaker and the author of: Clutter Clearing Choices – Clear Clutter, Organize Your Home, & Reclaim Your Life . Join us for this fascinating discussion on how clearing clutter is part of living green and can create sustainable communities, while benefiting your emotional well-being, ... Airs live at 10 AM (pacific) this morning and will be archived for your convenience - Click on the show title here: Living Clutter Free  - or look to the side bars on this blog for recent and upcoming Conscious Discussions Talk Radio programing.  -- Recommended Resources --  Green Energy Explained provides information and tips on green energy - everything from biomass to solar, and many technologies few of us know of. Check it out at: www.greenenergyexplained.com Go Save Power offers honest reviews of "green" products and power saving technologies: www.gosavepower.com Move On is a powerful organ...