Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  “Only 25% of the population actually has plans in place. …a ‘visitation’ and a ‘viewing’ is when the embalmed body is put on display at the funeral home and the family receives family, coworkers, neighbors who might have known the deceased, done in advance of the funeral itself. Some traditions involve no embalming and the body is disposed of within 24 hours. You can refrigerate for up to four days without embalming. A ‘memorial service’ is when you don’t have the body or remains present. …A ‘reception’ can be done anywhere.  …Let me give you some numbers about the resources used in burials - There was a study done by Cornel University that showed there are 285 thousand gallons of embalming fluids are put into the ground every single year… enough concrete in terms of vaults that protect caskets could build a 2 lane highway from New York to Detroit every single year; enough copper and bronze used every single year that coul...

-- Quote of the Day -- “What we do to the land,  We do to ourselves” ~  Wendell Berry -- Positive News --  Kudos to the city of Calgary (Alberta, Canada)!  According to the Recycling Product News magazine, there is a pilot composting project going on in that city -  collecting organics from 7,500 residents in four areas in the city.  In just 16 weeks they’ve collected 710,000 kilograms of organics, while garbage was reduced by 40% compared to the rest of the city! What a fantastic example of what can be done simply by composting! Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, clicking those social networking buttons, or visiting the Brummet's Store - and help raise funds for charity as well!

-- Quote of the Day --    "Life isn’t measured by the breaths we take,  but rather by the moments that take our breath away." ~ Author Unknown -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Jeanette Chasworth has made a name for herself as a designer, and people tend to call her ‘The Color Whisperer’. Jeanette holds certificates in Interior Design and also as an Aging-In-Place Specialist. We’ll learn about the healing power of color and the affects it has on the people who spend time in our home or office space.  She also has a book out - What's Color Got To Do With It? – that goes into more detail on how you can use color to make a more pleasant environment both physically and emotionally. Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or access ...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast,  To soften rocks,  Or bend a knotted oak." ~ William Congreve -- Referral Corner -- Yes it is time for us to offer another list of amazing recommended resources for our blog readers to check out when they have the time. Today we'll be focusing on the "nature" genre: Earth Random - I found this site via the Stumbleupon social networking site. Check out the amazing nature images can be found there.  Info: http://www.earthrandom.com Wild Aid - The illegal wildlife trade is estimated to be worth over $10 billion (USD) per year and has drastically reduced many wildlife populations around the world. With an unrivaled portfolio of celebrity ambassadors and global network of media partners, WildAid's mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes by reducing demand through public awareness campaigns and providing comprehensive ma...

 -- Quote of the Day -- “ Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained .”  ~ Marie Curie -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Michael Leppo has been a parent for over 13 years to twin boys, and has – for the past 26 years - been the motivational force behind various employers and his own companies where he focused on sales, leadership, training, marketing, and business development. Michael has launched a new company that aids parents, helping them become models for positive behavior and in turn are able to raise wonderful children. Through his experiences Michael has developed a unique understanding of the nuances of human ...

-- Conscious Living Event --  Sept 3 -  9: 5th Annual Zero Waste Week This event is hosted by the Zero Waste Alliance -  a not for profit organization dedicated to raising awareness for recycling materials and promoting a more sustainable approach to resource management and waste recovery. Visit the link below to learn ways to reduce waste at home and in the office. Find interesting stats on items like unused couches, and food waste.  http://www.zwallianceuk.org/zero-waste-week-2012-2 -- Positive News -- Recycling tires – a great idea. I’ve seen an interesting service in our city that uses a new technology for recycled tires – replacing the need for asphalt driveways and parking areas. They use a recycled tire cover instead that can go over old asphalt, gravel or concrete and it looks fantastic. We’re considering it for our own driveway and parking spot for a future project.  You can see recycled tire products as ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “ What worked for me is to have a date night where we could get away with each of the children where I participated in an activity that they enjoyed – allowing them to have that quality time where you can focus on one another. …We have to do a lot of education on our part – because when we see a person with a disability we overcompensate or we feel so overwhelmed that we don’t know how to respond to them. So help people become educated about what they can and cannot do. … …Everybody has a talent – tap into that talent and give them the opportunities and the tools to help them become successful. …If you are out there dealing with children with special needs remember that they are capable of wonderful success – don’t look at them for what they cannot do; look at what they can do. Nurture that and help them develop that into a skill .” ~ Victoria Marin Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episod...