Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144    Best of Conscious Discussions series offers highlights from some of the best discussions we've had in the past. Today in our 21st episode of this series, we highlight 2 experts dealing with hospice, nursing, lupus, writing journals for caregivers and more.    Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or access the archive of today's show at your convenience: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/06/12/best-of-cd-series--vol-21 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 -- "The way to happiness: keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine. Forget self; think of others. Do as you would be done by. Try this for a week and you will be surprised." ~ Norman Vincent Peale -- Positive News --  Solar power is gaining recognition now that the technology has improved and the price has come down. It is encouraging to see larger corporations, like Honda, take on this technology - helping the solar industry along its climb to general distribution.    Honda Motor Co. has installed a9-kilowatt solar power generating system at the Adachi Odai location of its Honda Cars Tokyo Chuo dealership network in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. The goal is to complete similar projects for Honda dealerships across Japan by the end of fiscal 2013. -- Blog Contest --  Check out the major prizes available via Ami...

 -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Best of Conscious Discussions series offers highlights from some of the best discussions we've had in the past. Today in the 20th volume of this series offers information on healing with poetry, using writing as a healing tool and the business of book reviews. Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or access the archive of today's show at your convenience:     http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/06/10/best-of-cd-series--vol-20   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 - ...

-- World of Writing -- Rochelle Campbell (author of Leaping Out on Faith, blogger and short story artist) and her son, Teraab (now 12 years old), join us today for another World of Writing Interview on our blog to explain the experience they had in co – writing The Magic Seeds (written for readers ranging from 7-9 years). Rochelle tells us: “ We worked on this book for about a year before we had it published.  The story is about a little boy named Johnny who does a good deed for an elderly woman in the park.  The kindly old woman offers him a reward for his good deed but there's a bit of surprise .”  I loved what she had to say about how this book project affected her son “… My son was reluctant reader and because of this book his enthusiasm for reading increased tremendously .” Check out Rochelle’s blog - The Notebook Blogairy - @: http://notebookblogairy.blogspot.com Q: What have you learned about working with your co-writer, who happens to be...

 -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Gail Rubin is here today to share how each of us can green our end of life planning. Join us to learn about inspirational tools to pre-plan a healing and meaningful funeral or memorial service. Gail is a speaker, author of two books, a columnist at the Tribune , and member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling , and also the International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association.  Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or access the archive of today's show at your convenience:     http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/06/07/plan-for-a-green-funeral   Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “… It always starts with that person reflected in the mirror. …Consistent practice builds new brain pathways. Eventually it becomes automatic, but you only get there with consistent regular practice. …New behavior takes time – and there is a certain amount of impatience with yourself and the process; I think it is really important to embrace the process. So be patient with your self. …Fear is an indicator of where our growing edge – I have some beliefs that are generating fear that are keeping me stuck. I like these acronyms for Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real – Finding Excuses and Reasons – Forgetting Everything is All Right. …Take time at the end of the day to write down what you are proud of, what you did well that day – it doesn’t matter what the accomplishment is to the brain, because what the brain hears is ‘I’m a success’ and this changes the thought patterns of your brain .” ~ Susan Reeve & Joan Breiner To...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Angel Tucker is a Certified Human Behavior Consultant , author of two books, and an expert personality profiler who has been speaking professionally at venues across North America for the past 20 years! Her dynamic presentations empower people with the ability to read personality types within 60 seconds! We’ll hear about some of the tools we can all use to succeed in self improvement, bettering relationships, effective parenting, and job advancement!  Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or access the archive of today's show at your convenience:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/06/05/personality-profiling Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at:...