God has a great sense of humor. He gave us a reason to laugh, our humanity.

The face of fear is reflective; it can look back at you.

Measuring a day’s work in hours is like measuring your character with a ruler.

Government from the outside - in has the wrong spin.

If we move in circles, why are squares holding leadership positions?

If God is dead, how did you get here?

When your heart is not in your work, the rhythm of your day does not carry a pulse.

Today’s professional is often a professional criminal.

Dishonesty is served at every meal, and for some reason we keep eating it.

When you forget to be respectful, you gain no respect.

The unemployed worker is often wiser, because they are usually older.

When you take your eye off the ball, the earth begins to die.

A government party is not very much fun; you have to stand on the sidelines and watch.

Apparently there is a new America; we have gone back to having plantation owners, except no one is getting free room and board.

The new motivational slogan for unemployment is, “The humble shall inherit the earth.”

If we are like contemporary art and music, we are chaotic, loud, and have no structure.

My former employer forgot to pay me my wages, and then decided to fire me for noticing. In an “at will” state, it is the will of the employer that always counts.

Children are struggling in school because the cookie cutter teacher is pressing too hard to make everyone the same.

When you let fear rule your life, you are setting the table for your enemy. Be prepared to love them or surrender your soul to them. Be mindful, love knows the difference.

Be a bookmark; mark the pages of life with your own thoughts. Leadership is purpose not power.

If I had a job, I would think for a living. A thoughtless worker is a danger to our society.

There is great promise in our gifts of compassion, use them.

©Kathy Paysen 2009