Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Grief hits us all at some point in our lives – we lose our furry kids (pets), parents and friends who commit suicide or succumb to chronic illness, unexpected accidents… and it can be devastating. Yet Allen Klein is here to tell us that in the face of the devastation humor becomes a vital tool, helping us put the pain in perspective and realize that life can and will go on. Allen too has experienced much grief in his life including the loss of his wife. He is an award winning author of something like 17 books , recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor , a Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association ; he also received a Toastmaster’s Communication and Leadership Award, and is an inductee in the Hunter College Hall of Fame (New York City, USA).    Join us for this helpful discussion live @ 1PM (mountain) ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “… If you continue to believe and continue to think positive, things will turn around. …We all hurt, we all cry – but we will recover from it.  …No matter what situation you are in, no matter how you got there  – there is nobody that can get you out but you.  …You have to remember that you have the power to turn things around.  And sometimes, it is not about what you start doing, but what you stop doing .”  ~ Chitoka Webb  Today's quote was excerpted from the Sept 22, 2011 episode of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show titled:  Leaving No Stone Unturned * Click on the title to access the archived interview 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 fo...

  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  Lynette Louise is our guest of the day (MS, NTC, BCIA-EEG Board Certified in Neurofeedback) and she is here to share her experiences as a parent and professional in dealing with Autism.  Lynette raised eight children, (six adopted, five disabled, four on the autism spectrum). An expert in Autism, and on how to incorporate neurofeedback (biofeedback for the brain) as the main therapy approach for the autistic child, Lynette travels internationally performing and speaking on the subject. She is the author of two books. Her latest and most renowned being Miracles Are Made: A Real Life Guide to Autism .  … she has also done a lot of theatre work, performed standup comedy, had a few parts in movies, hosted a television cooking show, released songs… …founder of the Brain and Body Clinic serving children with brain disorders… and more. Join us live (11AM - 12PM Mountain/ 10AM - 11 A...

 -- Quote of the Day -- "The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward."  ~ Robyn Davidson  -- Collecting Energy for Reuse -- Now here's an interesting way to create new energy: Kudos to Kobe Steel , who has found a way to utilize micro-binary technology to generate electricity simply by capturing geothermal and factory waste heat – and they are now selling these units so that others can use the technology as well. Find out more about this by contacting them via their website:  http://www.kobelco.co.jp/english/solution/index.html 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 ...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents - which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant." ~ Horace, Roman Poet -- Composts Creating Energy -- We now have 115 gas-to-energy operations in North America; some were built for collecting gasses from existing and older landfill sites, others were built for collecting gas released from modern composting facilities. One more was added in Quebec where a new facility is expected to produce enough electricity to power 6,500 houses simply by collecting and reusing methane released from the Saint-Nicephore landfill – further reducing negative impacts on the environment.  Methane is at least 20 times more damaging to the environment then C02… so facilities like these are an excellent way of removing this threat and changing it to something society can benefit from. By reusing the gasses in this way, it reduce...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Jacqui DiMarco joins us today to speak about the cycle of bullying and how we can all become more proactive in ending this traumatic experience for the youth in our lives. Jacqui is a very proactive person with a background in human resources, corporate training, and consulting parents and officials on the consequences of bullying. She has co-written the book: When Your Child Is Being Bullied: Real Solutions - providing information on how to protect children and get beyond the torment – and has collaborated on creating a non-profit organization known as: Unconditional Love Inc .  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/05/anti-bullying-techniques 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...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm .... As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others." ~ Audrey Hepburn, British actress -- Referral Corner -- Ahhh... it is time once again to share recommended resources for you to check out: We're going to offer 2 different organizations for businesses to look at, starting with - Business In the Community ,  a business-led charity focused on promoting responsible practices, transforming communities by addressing social and environmental issues in the community and ensuring a sustainable future. www.bitc.org.uk Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organizations - offers publications, consultations, and helplines in human resources, fundraising activities and more... helping businesses connect with the non-profit industry a...