Brummet's Conscious Blog

Recommended Resources Have you heard of 'Therapeutic Riding'? This wonderful therapy helps people through the affectionate relationship with horses and their trainers, increasing balance and focus, lifting spirits, socializing and so much more. Many of the therapeutic riding programs also rescue horses, whose owners can no longer care for them. How about 'agro-forests'? These are initiatives supporting living, biodiverse forests that also support the community. Coconut and brazil nut come to mind immediately but there are numerous others specific to each region. And let's not forget composting - my favourite topic, ever! Check out these resources below when you have time to learn more: Community Association For Riders With Disabilities focuses on therapeutic horseback riding programs for people seeking physical and cognitive therapies - specializing in disabilities like autism, down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and others.  Info : Card.ca Community Forests In...

-- Feeling Restless? --  You may have seen the April 16th blog post re: using our time more proactively and positively during this crisis, or any life crisis really. Once you've browsed those great tips (see link above), here are some more: - Go through your business and also personal contact lists. Every business card, every person in your email, etc that you have some real connection with. Now is the perfect time to reach out to each of them with a little note of kindness, check in to see how they are, touch base to renew the relationship, offer some resource or set up networking opportunities for the future. Let individuals and businesses know what they have meant to you, how knowing them has benefited you, how you admire or are inspired by something they have done and offer some kind comment that may boost their mood.  - Perhaps creating custom song lists for your favourite connections is something you are into.  - Consider leaving gifts at a neighbour's ...

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca ..."And when she sees the deeper suns That usher in the happy May, She sighs to think her time is past, And weeps because she cannot stay; So leaves her tears upon the grass, And turns her face and glides away..." ~ Hannah R. Hudson;   "April,"  The Atlantic Monthly ( 1868) ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Yup - time for another group of recommended resources to check out... featuring 3 non-profit  organizations in wildlife, pet and bird sanctuaries : D'Arcy's ARC : this animal rescue centre is a registered charity for the rescue and care for domestic cats and dogs. It is entirely funded on the generosity of the public, community services and fundraising activities.  Info: Darcysarc.ca Delkatla Sanctuary Society : is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Delkatla wildlife and migratory bird sanctuary. The more than 140 species of birds  attracts bird watchers from around the globe.  Info :  https://lovenorthernbc.com/community/masset/business/delkatla-sanctuary-society/ Delta Waterfowl : this conservation group protects duck populations through invasive management programs and conservation of breeding duck habitat, scientific research and hunting regulations.  Info : DeltaWaterfowl.org ~~ Visit the Bru...

Be Happier - By Stopping these things Now * Today's contribution was submitted by: Carla C. Hugo, who specializes in coaching people who want to love their work, find peace with parenting, better health, happier relationships. Our readers are invited to connect with Carla at:    carla@getcoached.com Sometimes the route to happiness depends upon what you don't do.  You already know the outcome you desire, yet obstacles are in the way - namely, fear. Here's a list of things we all need to stop doing if we want to attain happiness: 1. Over-talking : The word SILENT has the same letters as the word LISTEN. When you become silent by speaking less, you will be present with others and learn more. 2. Rushing : Take time and show people what you mean, rather than raise your voice and yell or over-explain. One on one, shoulder to shoulder, be with the person who you need, and who needs you. 3. Eye-rolling : Eye rolling is a silent punc...