Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  “Competitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.” ~ Michael Porter -- Conscious Living Event -- *source: Jane Boutilier - Executive Assistant - BC School Superintendents Association Senior Lifestyles Trade Show on June 16th   Location: Broadway Church, 2700 Broadway East, Vancouver BC (Canada). Info: There will be 22 booths featuring Retirement Communities, Medi-Alert products, Pharmacy RX, Senior Services, Downsizing and Staging of homes and more There will be education sessions and speakers throughout the day and the best thing is it is FREE!!! There is also lots of free parking. -- Positive News -- In a recent issue of Japan for Sustainability Newsletter ( japanfs.org ) - a recent survey revealed that more than 80% of the respondents are making efforts to green their business and inc...

- How Business Can Help Reduce Carbon Emissions - * Today's article was brought to us via Graeme Knights.  Graeme is writing on behalf of Haven Power - Electricity for Business & Business Energy Solutions How Are Businesses Helping The Environment With Carbon Emissions? By Graeme Knights  Reducing carbon emissions is a responsibility that can no longer be relegated to individual action. Businesses worldwide are increasingly taking part in schemes that aim to alleviate environmental problems. What measures are being taken by British businesses as part of this global effort? 1- Reducing paper waste The average amount of paper used by a business over a year has a carbon footprint equivalent to the emissions released by a car travelling over 3,000 miles. There are numerous sustainable corporate practices that can reduce paper waste. Double-sided printing, using recycled paper, printing only essential e-mails, digitalising documents and sig...

-- World of Writing Interview --  Trudy Scott of California, USA describes herself as a “Food Mood Expert and Certified Nutritionist” who focuses on educating women about whole food and nutrients, and how to find natural solutions for anxiety and stress, depression and other mood problems. Trudy was the former president of National Association of Nutrition Professionals and is currently the Special Adviser to the organization. She is the author of: The Anti-anxiety Food Solution: How the Foods You Eat Can Help You Calm Your Anxious Mind, Improve Your Mood, and End Cravings. Find out more about Trudy @: http://www.everywomanover29.com or : www.antianxietyfoodsolution.com   Q: Who inspired you to pursue a career in writing? I was inspired to write my first book due to my own experiences with anxiety and panic attacks. In my late 30s I suffered terribly from anxiety, unexplained fears, waking with a sense of doom and even panic attacks - and I have...

-- 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...