Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day --  “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” ~ Mohandas Gandhi  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Positive News today - as you may already be aware, this segment airs every 2-3 weeks here on this radio program and focuses on highlighting inspiring stories, resources, technology, inventions and more - Today we’ll be talking about: green business Access the live (10-11 AM Pacific) or archived episode: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2013/02/03/positive-news ...

-- Quote of the Day --  --> “Take those “no’s” in because they are good – you have to go through a series of “no’s” to get to your “yes” and achieve your goal… so embrace those “no’s”. …In our lives we all have a circle of influence where everything we need is there and we have to find those pieces of the puzzle – to help us reach our goals and what we were meant to become. …Personal success is what makes your heart smile. …You can accomplish anything you put your mind to, find a way and reach out for the help you need… keep a positive spirit in life.”  ~ Felice Cantatore Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Nov 20… titled: Inspired & Motivated for Success  (*Click on the title to access the full discussion)   -- Brummet's In the Media --    * I'll be participating in a prerecorded interview on the Sane Mom...

New Year's Resolutions for a Happier Heart * Guest blogger Melissa Page is a passionate writer and social media contributor who works with My Life , a site that helps you manage your communications, connect with everyone, and see who’s searching for you, all in one place. When she’s not writing, she plays bowling with friends. While some choose to shed some pounds or learn a new sport this year, I still say there’s no better resolution than to have a happier heart for 2013. If you are one with me in creating a positive vibe for your heart and mind, here’s a short list of simple ways that can inspire happiness and touch the people around you. Be kind Pour little acts of kindness and service to people who need a helping hand. Offer a seat to an older lady in a crowded train, help your new neighbor carry her things to the apartment, or help your mom with the dishes every time you visit. One good deed lessens the burden in our hearts, and th...

-- Quote of the Day --    “Hope is the thing with feathers  that perches in the soul  and sings the tune with out words  and never stops, at all.” ~ Emily Dickinson  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.     Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   Life can dish out some nasty circumstances: we get fired, suddenly lose someone we love or get really ill. Owner of Combs and Company, blogger, author, international consultant, instructor and speaker, Deidre Combs has studied and taught cross-cultural strategies for resolving conflict and overcoming challenges for the past 18 years....

-- Brummet's In the Media -- Kevin Finn hosts Audio Dust Jacket radio show , which features in-depth interviews with published authors - discussing their book, revealing key insights behind the pages, and sharing valuable lessons learned from their work. I was invited to appear on this radio show to participate i n the fourth installment of this series to talk about our Purple Snowflake Marketing book - and I’m so excited to share it with you. This 4th installment also has interviews with several other writers starting with Jenny Milchman, Charmain Hammond, Angil Trach-Ritchey... and myself. Check it out via: http://audiodustjacket.businessradiox.com/2013/01/27/audio-dust-jacket-volume-four/ And do let me know what you thought of it :) A “Novel” Approach to Building Empathy across Differences Lorraine Segal, owner of ConflictRemedy.com ,  offers one on one conflict management and communication coaching, group training, a...

 -- Quote of the Day --    “The whole history of the progress of human liberty shows that all concessions yet made to her august claims have been born of earnest struggle. If there is no struggle there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet deprecate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground, they want rain with out thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its many waters.” ~ Frederick Douglass  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.     Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   How do we gain a foothold...

 -- Quote of the Day --  “To cherish what remains of the Earth  and to foster its renewal  is our only legitimate hope of survival” ~ Wendell Berry -- Positive News --    --> Now here is something very cool for those of you interested in alternative energy sources and new lighting technologies that I learned of from Japanfs.org An innovative office equipment manufacturer, Green House Co., launched a new LED lantern product that can generate electricity using only water and salt. This product doesn't even need dry cells to store the energy, there are no batteries to charge. Simply by pouring some salt water into the lantern, little ions travel up a metal rod of magnesium to a carbon rod and that simple act generates enough electricity to power the 55 lumen light. How cool is that? -- Conscious Living Event --  Jan 28 – 31 US Composting Council 21 st Annual Co...