"An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory" We've all done it at one time or another.  We came up with a really good idea, I mean a...

This month's theme for Random Acts Of Kick Arse is Wisdom! Here are some thoughts on what wisdom means to me. Wisdom is a word that is...

As you watch and listen, let your heart and mind become still.  In this moment, focus your thoughts on gratefulness.  Consider all you're...

REMOVING THE MASK During the early stages of life we are trained to please others.  Parents, teachers, friends, eventually bosses and...

“You can do anything you set your mind to.” – William C. Smith (my dad) Those words were spoken to me by my father more times than I can...

The following is a wonderful piece of writing from a woman who, despite her few years on this earth, has the ability to look deeply into...

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The foundation of Straight Up Living, and one of the main tenets of my core philosophy on life, is this: You do not have to wait until...