Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day --  “When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still.”   ~ Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika  -- Scotland's Green Power Project -- Some interesting numbers were recently released re: Scotland's fantastic efforts to green the country. They produced enough solar and wind energy in the month of October alone to power 3,045,000 homes. Yep - over 3 million homes, which is actually more than enough for the country.  Because of their climate, home owners in Scotland can actually produce 45% of their energy needs from the sun alone, simply by installing solar panels.  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 cha...

-- Quote of the Day --  "There is something about the presence of a cat...  that seems to take the bite out of being alone."  ~ Louis J. Camuti  -- Gratitude for furry friends --  I came across the quote above and it got me reminesing on all the wonderful fur-children that have blessed our lives. Pets really are such a blessing, they comfort us, cheer us, get us playing and giggling on the floor. They hug us, kiss us, cuddle us and love us. They are, like us, animals - and as such have instincts that come with their species and breed, however each of them has their own unique personality. I was inspired to write this open letter to all the animals who had a direct impact on my life simply with their presence. Thank you to:   Sadie , my best friend on a farm - not just a milk cow but a play mate, a source of comfort and solace. Angel , the pure white kitten with two different eyes who sadly was never really ...

Just a quick note here to let you know I'm taking the next 2 days off from hosting the blog... I'll be back on Tuesday, Dec.  3rd with fresh, inspiring, inspirational, positive, conscious and green living topics :) In the meantime, please do feel free to browse archives on this blog, and visit our website: 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!

-- World of Writing -- Joining us today for our next installment of World of Writing interviews is Jeff Rasley - ( http://JeffreyRasley.com ) -author of several books (including Monsters of the Doorway, Light in the Mountains, a thriller titled False Prophet, Islands in My Dreams, and Bringing Progress to Paradise ). Jeff practiced law in the Indianapolis (US) region for 30 years and is currently the partner of Knowledge Capture Publishing and Editing as well as the president of the Basa Village Foundation (  http://basavillagefoundationusa.org ) . Amazingly he is also able to act as a liaison for Adventure Geo-Treks LTD , while teaching students. He is most passionate about combining adventure travel with philanthropy, and creating better communities.  Check out the archived audio of the 2012 interview we did with Jeff on our radio show:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/08/30/basa-village-project Q: Who inspired you to...

-- Quote of the Day --  "A positive attitude may not solve every problem  but it makes solving any problem a more pleasant experience.” ~ Grant Fairley   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 --  "In childhood, we press our nose to the pane, looking out.  In memories of childhood, we press our nose to the pane, looking in."  ~Robert Brault -- Poetry --    Yep - time for poetry. As my blog readers are likely aware, I like to share poetry occasionally here... and it is time for another installment :)  ON LIFE Dream for the sky, The true blue high... Looking down,  You will ever ask why The world is, as it is. See the people, the little people, Hiding behind a false steeple, Pretending to be what they are not. I hear people speak  Of the world they seek, Found only in books they themselves wrote. There is no hero. No one to wipe your sorry ass. Turning our backs on our past, We do over what was done before. While or people sit and speak, Of the happiness we all seak And upon finding Turn and spit. In greed, we strike, and strike agai...

-- Quote of the Day --  “Real integrity is doing the right thing,  knowing that nobody’s going to know  whether you did it or not.” ~ Oprah  -- How to keep writing -- * Today's article was written by: Donald Finch - LifeOfWriters is a reputed website helping writers in their journey to become successful writers. They provide the best writing forums for people who love to write , and help them with valuable tips on how to keep writing through effective discussions with fellow writers.   Writing is a highly creative task that demands consistency and perseverance. Writers need to keep up their enthusiasm and love for writing under all circumstances. Mostly, they need to adjust to their moods in order to prevent any kind of obstacles in their writing. There are various things that can prevent writers from losing focus on their work. Here are some helpful tips on how to keep writing, under all ...