Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- “If you are a psychotherapist and you choose to write – you just have so much available to help you do that. …You can combine the two and express your ideas on how you see life, and offer people perceptions that they can ponder and be able to help them… and also I think [writing] is a great place for your own healing.  …I think writers always have to have someone that is guiding us toward how we want to improve our writing, reading books does that for me.  …You have to let people know that you exist and what you offer up. You have to show why they should take their time and their money to spend reading your work. …You are competing with many things that readers can spend their time doing. …I think it is important to respect the consumer’s time.  …You have to offer an experience and the clearer you can get about how your experience differs from other entertainers then the better you can communicate this in your promotion efforts.” Today's quot...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired and rightly lived if you take it bravely and gallantly, as a splendid adventure in which you are setting out into an unknown country, to meet many a joy, to find many a comrade, to win and lose many a battle." Annie Besant -- Positive Eco-News -- Wow! Finally someone has developed a bicycle generator! The system designed by Taiyo Denon Corp and Ito Kogy Development and Design companies - consists of 2 parts that are attached the rear wheel shaft and works in such a way that simply pedaling will generate electricity which is then stored in a specially designed device. The technology is apparently based on some wind-power generator and an electric storage device technology. *Source: Japan For Sustainability Org. -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show -- Our featured guest will be: Jenny Craig - who has a background in neurology and psychology and has studied in nine different countries. U...

-- Quote of the Day --  " A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write  - if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be." Abraham Maslow -- World of Writing -- Today we have a very special guest appearing on the blog to offer information on his greatest aspirations and continuing to grow as a writer. Shout out to: Megan Renart, publicist with PR By the Book, for sending a query our way for her client – GJ Reynolds. GJ Reynolds, also known simply as “G,” is a passionate entrepreneur, business developer, trainer, public speaker, former U.S. soldier, and author. Reynolds’s mission is teaching people how to elevate their lives, health, and prosperity. G specializes in working with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals who choose to raise the bar. In his debut book - The Playful and Powerful Warrior within YOU! – we find a journey of deep depression and suicidal thoughts to living a playful, powerful. ...

 -- Quote of the Day -- I thought I'd start us off today with something lighthearted to brighten the day: " In the beginning, the universe was created. This made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad idea ."  ~ Douglas Adams -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show -- Today we'll be talking about 2nd hand shopping - Our guest, Diana Tenes, is passionate about recycling and used clothing and other similar retailers. She even designed film costumes for Hollywood legends – Cicely Tyson and Louise Fletcher. Diana holds a degree in fashion design and a Bachelors in Conceptual Design and Performance Art. When she isn’t speaking somewhere, acting or writing she is producing or directing something… this is one active woman. Check out her site and look for information on her book about frugal shopping titled: 90% Off Every Day. Drop into the chat room if you are listening live, or access the archived show later on via the link below: Live :...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ I’d like to encourage everyone to grow something they can eat just for the experience and to see that it is so easy. Whether it is some herbs in a pot on the patio or in a window box… anyone can do it if you have a little bit of light and a little bit of space. …And the more of us who grow a little bit of our own (food), the better it will be for our planet. …Growing a Row for the Needy was started by the National Garden Association of America …it is so easy to do.  …Share it with a neighbor, or an elderly person…  it is just a wonderful gift to give something you have grown .”  Find the full discussion - Sunday Gardening, with Guest Daria Bowman that aired back on April 17 via this link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2011/04/17/sunday-gardening-guest-daria -- Brummet's in the Media -- I have been invited to do a radio interview with: WIN (Weening away from the Insights of Negativity) - Monday (today) from 1...

-- Quote of the Day -- "There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts as well as our successes." ~ George Adams -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today at 10-11 AM we are putting on a live Positive Eco-News segment out for you via the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. The topic will focus on Zero Waste and Green Technology . Drop in the chat room if you join us live, or access the archive at your convenience via this link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2011/06/26/positive-eco-news Find Dave and Lillian Brummet , excerpts from their books, information ...

-- Contest Prize Winners Announced -- Dave drew names randomly for the latest contest...  http://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/2011/06/summer-begins.html   ... and the winners are (insert drum roll here): Sarah C. (1st Prize) and Sapphyria (runner up) Congratulations to our winners who will receive: one package of 4 bookmarks and one package of two bookmarks for the runner-up. Winners will receive the bookmarks via mail.  -- Solar Homes -- Today's article comes to us from Retta Terresa who says that if our readers are interested in solar power they might want to look at: www.solar-power-4u.com   What You Need to Start Solar Power at Home You may be starting to think about implementing solar power in your home and wondering where to start, this article will take you through some of the initial steps you have to think about if you want to "Go Solar" around your home. The first questions you need to answer are 1. Do you actually know ho...