Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- "I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge; That myth is more potent than history;  That dreams are more powerful than facts; That hope always triumphs over experience; That laughter is the only cure for grief... And I believe that love is stronger than death." ~ Robert (last name unknown) Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!

Fun and Eco-friendly Crafty Gift Ideas The joy of the holidays is making its way into our homes and offices, but there are a lot of people out there on constrained budgets, while others want to instill conscious living patterns in their children. Families are aching to spend time together, but sometimes, they just don't know what to do that would be fun for everyone. Here are some tips that could help you accomplish all of these things: Save all of your old birthday or other holiday cards - these are great craft items! Consider all the cards you've received or those that you've made wrong entries in and don't want to send it out with a big scribble in the inside ... they are all useful. Gather the family, youth group or craft-loving friends, around a sturdy table to create puzzles, ornaments, gift tags, bookmarks or fridge magnets for their own homes or as gifts to their friends, class mates or loved ones. These can also make wonderful projects ...

-- Quote of the Day --  " It is one of the commonest of mistakes to consider that the liit of our power of perception is also the limit of all ther is to perceive."  ~ C.W. Leadbeater -- Positive Eco-News -- I've been learning about something called sea-water horticulture... Have you heard of it before?  Apparently it is very promising, especially for some of the poorest communities in the world. Desalination is one way of using ocean water, so is fish-farming - however there have been cultures in the past who have created floating islands of crops, keeping it safe from predators and raiders. But many modern scientists are experimenting with all kinds of interesting aspects of getting food from water - including the cultivation of seaweed and algae as a potential worldwide food source for future generations. Here are a couple resources on using ocean waters for horticulture: TheManzanarProject.com biofueldaily.com/reports/Energy_Crops_...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  Today, we offer you another installment of the Best of 2007 series... Vol #6 offers interesting insider's thoughts on the World of Writing. Check it out via: http://BlogTalkRadio.com/ConsciousDiscussions -- Referral Corner --  It's time once again for a few more recommended resources... where we celebrate fantastic, proactive endeav ors happening all over the planet: Directory of Social Change : Running courses and publishing charity and volunteer books is the focus of this unique charitable organization. They also have a strong networking team involving over 20,000 charities. Info : www.DSC.org.uk Graffiti Life Company : Now I'm a big fan of murals and art in the city. I've seen some stunningly beautiful art in some cities (like Creston, BC) where one can wander the streets in awe. Others towns may have only one or two featured prominently - like Greenwood, Christina Lake and Tra...

 -- Quote of the Day -- Here's something to lighten up your day :) "Nothing cures insomnia like the realization that it's time to get up." ~ Author Unknown  -- Conscious Living Event -- This week - Oct 17-23 - is Waste Reduction Week ! is a good time to reflect on how we, as individuals, can participate in waste management. Because some people are so overwhelmed with Earth’s problems, they feel that their contributions have no real consequence in the end. For others, social barriers can be an issue. A lady we once knew confessed that she did not want to be seen buying used items or being concerned with power use. She was worried people would see her as cheap – a scrooge – when the family was so affluent. Yet, she was very careful to be seen with recycling bins out on the curb on pick-up day, because THAT was thought to be the thing to do socially. WRW is a good time to put an end to these negative thoughts and feelings of fals...

-- Quote of the Day --  "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead... - his eyes are closed." ~ Albert Einstine --  Greener Farms -- Passion-fruit, a vining plant of the passion-flower family, has subtropical origins  and is becoming more popular as people with land realize the impact they can have on the environment. Passion fruit crops are grown vertically which produces green walls, producing fruit and seedlings. An additional benefit may come from using the leaves as a raw material. These green walls not only use less land to produce more food, with possible bio-fuel fodder as a waste product, but also create a living carbon sink that releases moisture into the surrounding air - cooling the temperatures down a bit. An additional benefit is because the vertical wall...

Once you have started the first few steps in your writing career it is time to list potential resistance in the market, the reasons for each point of resistance, and how to combat the problems with a proactive action plan.  This resistance list may include: a publisher's no-return policy, the lack of an advertising budget or personal marketing skills, limited availability for events, travel and mobility limitations and any other major or minor thing that may impede your efforts. Then make a list of your strengths. Your personality will play a large part in the making of this list. For example, some authors may be comfortable speaking to very large groups, some may prefer intimate settings and others may not be able to leave their home (i.e. illness). Enhance this list with other aspects about yourself that may get you in the door of a media outlet. For instance, you might write down: woman, mother, caregiver, gardener, and pet-lover. If for instance you are...