Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  “ …We can create a habit of thinking more positively in our life. …When we focus our attention on our heart, and then think about someone we love or something we appreciate – these emotions shift the heartbeat; the heart sends a signal to the amygdala. Science has proven that we can change our physiological state by practicing this new habit. …This is also an anti-aging gift to yourself… it increases a hormone in our body called DHEA that helps us feel and look younger. …Taking care of yourself means you actually have more to give. If we take time out for ourselves we can accomplish more, we will be more energetic, more effective and function more efficiently. ” ~ Elizabeth Manuel ...on: Finding Happiness Find the full discussion with Elizabeth via this link below: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/02/05/finding-happiness -- Referral Corner -- It's been a while since we put together a Referral...

-- Quote of the Day -- “… An (animal rescue) hero to me is a volunteer who is using their precious time to save an animal… a person goes to the shelter and walk dogs as a volunteer, or they are out there feeding feral cats every day… or they transfer pets to one area or another, or make a donation like used towels to an animal rescue shelter… or a person who takes their furry family member to get spayed or neutered because they know that population control is important. …People can be what they call a part of the leg; they have organizations where they are looking for people along the way for transport… so it is kind of like passing along the baton, and they are always looking for people to drive an hour or more to be part of the journey (for the transport of the animal). …There are rescue centers pay for the costs of fostering, but a lot of centers have a limited budget and will only supply medical costs… however (in the US) foster parents can write off all the expense...

-- Quote of the Day -- “The greatest part of our happiness  depends on our dispositions,  not our circumstances.” ~ Martha Washington   -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144    As you are probably already aware, the Positive News segments air every 2-3 weeks or so and started a few years ago as our little way of celebrating the positive proactive information, news and technology… and to highlight the work that numerous non-profits and proactive businesses are doing. Focus today will be Water Conservation, Energy Conservation & Recycling News Join us live from 10-11 AM (Pacific) and drop in the live chat room; or access the archive of today's episode at your convenience later on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/04/19/positive-news -- Conscious Living Event --  ...

-- Quote of the Day -- " Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind ."  ~ (Joseph) Rudyard Kipling -- World of Writing Interview --  Author Robert Mazur joins us for a World of Writing Interview to talk about his book – The Infiltrator – and his life as a writer. The Infiltrator tells the story of Robert’s experience as an undercover agent in a deadly drug cartel. Pablo Escobar ran one of the deadliest and most feared drug cartels in the world. Mazur was assigned as an undercover agent to infiltrate the hierarchy of that cartel and their money launderers. What transpired from his work was hailed as one of the most celebrated stings in world history. Along with cartel leadership, the evidence Mazur gathered brought down the world's 7 th largest privately held bank and its senior management. For more information visit http://the-infiltrator.com Q: Who inspired you to pursue a career in writing? ...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144    Robin Marvel is a multi-published author and nationwide motivational speaker in the field of self-development. She has taken the negative situations she was dealt throughout her life and turned them into motivation and purpose. Today she is here to share some of her experiences, tips and techniques with us. Join us live from 10-11 AM (Pacific) and drop in the live chat room; or access the archive of today's episode at your convenience later on:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/04/17/from-negative-to-positive -- Contest !! -- http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.ca/2012/03/no-strings-attached-giveaway-hop-sign.html No Strings Attached April 17-22nd - Participating Blogs We are thrilled to participate in another mulit-blog giveaway hop, ...

-- Managing Fears -- Today's article is part of a series of writings submitted by Stanley Popovich - Stan Popovich is the author of A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods - that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/   Managing Your Persistent Fears, Anxieties and Stresses Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however some people have a difficult time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and every day anxieties. When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases yo...

-- Conscious Living Event -- April 16 - 21  Intermat 2012 - expo for construction materials, innovations, end-of-life management, deconstruction and more Location : Paris, France Info : www.intermat.fr  -- Brummet's In the Media -- Ami Blackwelder interviews Lillian Brummet -  published today:  http://amiblackwelder.blogspot.com  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144    It is time for another installment of the Best of Conscious Discussions series... today we'll focus on two fantastic interviews on Sustainable Communities.  Jim Bell ( JimBell.com ) shares his ideas on how we as individuals can “create life-support sustaining economies” in our communities.  - and - Marty Metro, Chief Executive officer of Used Cardboard Boxes, ( UsedCardboardBoxes.com ) explains the importa...