Brummet's Conscious Blog

  -- Quote of the Day --  "It is better to be divided by truth,  than to be united in error. It is better to stand alone with the truth,  than to be wrong with a multitude."  ~ Adrian Rogers Award-winning authors Dave & Lillian Brummet: Visit us on:  Twitter FaceBook LinkedIn Google http://BrummetMedia.ca (new site, under maintenance)

-- Improve Your Mood --  *Written by Heather Shepherd -  a freelance writer who lives in Southern Oregon with her partner Clinton and her silly little dog, Ginger. Everyone falls into a funk now and then. But it doesn't mean you have to stay that way! Do these 8 things right now to get back on track. 1) Breathe Deeply In through the nose, out through the mouth - we've all heard the mantra before. But deep breathing techniques actually can make you feel better. Here's one to try: Place your hand on your stomach and close your eyes. Breathe in deeply for 3-5 seconds, concentrating on getting your abdomen to rise before your chest does. Then exhale completely, emptying the air from every nook and cranny in your lungs. Repeat. 2) Strike a Power Pose Studies show that the way you hold yourself can influence your mood and confidence levels. Take note of how you're sitting or standing right now. Are you slouched over or crossing your arms? These pos...

-- Product Review --    Foldable wine bottles – who knew? …What a concept! The first thing my husband and I noticed was that the bags felt thin and very flat, but they do expand and can be filled right to the top. My husband uttered, “ Neat idea – you can just clip it on a belt or backpack; could use it for water… or rye and 7-up (ha ha) ”. Humor aside we did fill it with water right up to capacity and it had no problem holding that amount securely and it stood up straight even on a slightly angled surface. I like that you could put any liquid in this from juice and ice tea to beer or harder spirits. The neck is fairly small so I recommend using a funnel to pour your beverage in the bag. Each bag has the capacity to hold a full bottle of wine; each bottle holds 750 ml (26 oz.) of liquid and when empty weighs only 1 ounce (3 grams). The bags can be chilled in the fridge and then stored in a cooler or insulated bag for addition...

  -- Quote of the Day --   "Today's preparation is tomorrow's performance."   ~ Bobby Clampett Award-winning authors Dave & Lillian Brummet: Visit us on:  Twitter FaceBook LinkedIn Google http://BrummetMedia.ca (new site, under maintenance)

 * Today's article was written by Dr. Kate Siner -- Fall In Love With Your Life --  Our lives are filled with lots of repetition and routine. It's common for many of us feel numb and bored from time to time. Perhaps you have asked yourself questions like these: Why has there been little change in my life over the past weeks or months? Why is it that I'm no longer excited by my relationship? Or, why to I now dread my child's birth when only a year ago I yearned for his/her arrival? Somewhere along the way we came to believe that happiness was a place we were destined and entitled to arrive. We also came to believe that happiness came with having everything we want. These mistaken beliefs can really mislead us. If we aren't feeling happy or we're not getting what we want, we tend to feel like something is wrong. But, nothing is wrong with your life and nothing is wrong with you. To really access the marrow of life we need to learn some s...

-- Product Review --  Did You Know? -        Dehydration affects our moods and  ability to withstand stress, and worsens depression. -        94% of asthma and allergy symptoms are relieved  by drinking a large amount of water.  I am a big fan of stainless steel and particularly enjoy using stainless steel water bottles. These reusable bottles eliminate the need to rush out for a disposable plastic bottle of refreshment when you are experiencing thirst - saving money and reducing your impact on the Earth. This one cleans up so easily in the dishwasher, won’t stain, won’t break or crack and is, therefore, great for the environment. When Ray (the sales consultant for EnjoyWellness.co ) connected with me about this review project, I was excited to accept. The product arrived in a 13” long and roughly 3” square white cardboard box; the round 750 ml. m...

  -- Quote of the Day --  "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." ~ John Wooden Award-winning authors Dave and Lillian Brummet: http://www.twitter.com/brummet http://www.facebook.com/ lillian.brummet   http://www.linkedin.com/in/ ldbrummet http://www. consciousdiscussions.blogspot. com https://plus.google.com/u/0/ 110939008901230737529