299 Flying Pigs

“I’ve a right to think,” said Alice sharply.
“Just about as much right,” said the Duchess, “as pigs have to fly.”

~ Lewis Carroll: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Monday last week I lost my job in a five-minute sterile meeting due to a “reduction in force” – no other explanation was given.

I refuse to dwell on the past because although I loved the position, my loyalty to the company and its supposed values was obviously misplaced.

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So the prayer repeating in my head is something like this:

“Thank you, God, for removing me from a situation that was not for my highest good and help me to discern your will in the days to come” Amen

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Two days later, I received the flying pig planter from an amazing friend and former colleague via FedEx.

According to the tag, I can watch Peggy the Pig defy gravity anywhere I hang her.

Later I learned that it was ordered the week prior, but it arrived with perfect timing!

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Always prone to self-critique, I am learning to look at the big picture and not resort to self-flagellation

The lessons of the flying pig hanging on twine from the tree branch in my front yard are

That nothing is impossible!

Including

Reevaluating priorities

Finding a new job at the experienced age of 62

Taking stock of skills

Pivoting

and

At times utilizing rope and hanging on to fly

… and that’s okay!

The next time self- doubt crawls into my mind, I will think of flying pigs, whisper a prayer, count my blessings, grab a rope, and go on to defy gravity!

XO Lisa ❤️