Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- " I've learned that we cannot forget or throw away our past, But we must not allow our past to control us either. We must learn and grow from our past failures, disappointments, pains and experiences. Reset our goals and priorities... and move forward.  Start TODAY, by Un-Ty-ing the knots that LIMIT you! "  ~ Ty Howard -- Tips to Green Your Home or Office --  You can save a lot of money and feel good about greening your home or office this Spring with some easy activities that require very little time or effort.  Air leaks in the home can reach 25-40% of the heat and cooling costs, and a home that is drafty or has moisture problems and high electric or gas bills will be harder to sell. Easy ways to keep the heat or cool air in the house include closing blinds and windows and doors until the sun hits the windows in the winter, then open them to allow the solar heat and light to enter the home. Do th...

* Can you believe it is almost the end of March already? Whew time flies! -- Quote of the Day --  " Language exerts hidden power, like a moon on the tides ." ~  Alcaeus -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Well, it is time for another World of Writing segment of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Today's episode will focus on Techniques and the Process of writing. Join us live, and drop in the live chat room as well: 10-11 AM (Pacific) - or access the archived episode later on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/03/29/world-of-writing 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!

-- Quote of the Day -- “… Laughing makes fresh air into the lungs, oxygen enters the brain so we can thing clearer; it is a muscle relaxer… and every muscle in the body gets a workout - it is very much like an aerobic exercise. The thing about it though is that you don’t have to go out and buy running shoes or invest in a rowing machine; you just laugh! ...The 5 stages of grief go like this: acknowledging the loss, learning from the experience, letting go, living and finally laughing. We do indeed learn from those before us – Someone we love dies and it is upsetting, but their spirit is still there and we are left with these wonderful – and not so wonderful – memories. But it is all about attitude …” ~ Allen Klein - Humor Healing Grief * Today's quote originates from the Jan 10th episode of the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show - find the full interview via the link below: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/10/humo...

   -- Conscious Living Event -- March 27, 2012 Organic Magic with Worms Location :   Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion  105 Industrial Pkwy N Aurora, ON (Canada)   Marriage Blisters:  Spousal Behaviors That Rub You Wrong (or raw). Even Angelina (Jolie) will tell you that Brad has a behavior or two that annoys and frustrates her. In the beginning of a marriage an annoying behavior is not as magnified as it becomes later on. We are in that honeymoon phase where "leaving one's clothes thrown on the bathroom floor" is tolerable. Maybe, we surmise, the habit will go away - out of nowhere he or she will start putting the clothes in the hamper vs. the floor.  For the one who tolerates this habit for several years, it often becomes a pain, a sore, and then a blister -an open wound. It is a natural thing to reach a point, of wanting things to change. Physical blisters can be healed, and so can marriage blisters. ...

-- World of Writing -- We are proud to offer yet another World of Writing Interview for our readers here on the Brummet's Conscious Blog . Our special guest Mary Hitchcock Cone is a fiction writer specializing in short stories and mystery novels. She began writing in mid-life while on staff with the Trust for Public Land and Nature Conservancy. In 1997 Mary joined a Marin County–based writing group inspired by author Anne Lamott, whose members met weekly to share and critique their original fiction works. Mary was married for fifty-three years to the late Russell Cone, a journalist for the San Francisco Examiner , and raised two daughters. She instilled in her children the idea that living a life of meaning is an art. Mary currently resides in Sacramento, California. Her book , Moose Mash and Other Stories is published by FolkHeart Press . Find Mary @: http://www.moosemash.com Q: Do you belong to a writers’ group? I was very fortunate to belong to a writing g...

-- Conscious Living Event -- March 25, 2012 Seedy Sunday Location :   Lawrence Heights Community Center #5 Replin Rd. Toronto, ON (Canada)  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show -- Chantay Bridges is a beautiful person with an overall kind-hearted nature, who is constantly striving to exceed expectations and reach higher statures.  Mrs. Bridges has been a volunteer to disadvantaged youth for over 20 years, visiting juvenile prison facilities offering instruction, and coaching to those in need. Her dedication to making a difference in the world around her has contributed to her success and everyone knows her as a highly dedicated professional, entrepreneur and mentor. Our topic: volunteering with youth. Access the live interview & drop in the live chat room while listening (10-11 AM Pacific) - or visit the archive of today's episode at your convenience later on:   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciou...

-- Quote of the Day --    “…Neurofeedback is biofeedback – it has been around for a very long time. The difference is just what part of the body you are giving feedback to. And it literally is feedback – in the same way that you use feedback to children to teach them such as saying don’t or from natural consequences (like touching a hot stove, we learn when it is red it is hot and not to touch that. …So what happens with Neurofeedback we are able intentionally give feedback to the neuronal activity in the brain at such a quick pace (a millisecond) – we can say ‘not so much of that’, or ‘a little more please’. We want to see a balance in the brain wave activity. …(In dealing with other children when we have special kids) …it is really about weaving it together; being inclusive and using every opportunity. Let’s say you are taking Sara along when Bobby is going to therapy. So you can have Sara bring along her homework that you two can concentrate on whi...