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How to Live Life to the Fullest
A Pig Primer
Thirty-five years ago at a business lunch I defended the pig as being a very intelligent animal. I pointed out that pigs were one of the few animals that would drink alcohol willingly. You have to remember I was young and so was my view of intelligence.
My colleagues found it humorous. In the ensuing year I was inundated by pigs of all sizes, shapes and incarnations: Stuffed pigs, pig pens, pig posters, marizapan pigs, ceramic pigs, wooden pigs, pig calendars, pig stationery. Drowning in all things pig I vowed never again to defend a sow in public and at my next job I would make it a point to talk about expensive crystal or gemstones.
Thirty-five years later.
As my latest birthday approached I would officially be on Medicare. I was surprised how sad I felt about all that I had not accomplished in my time here on earth. I was surprised at the sense of regret about missed opportunities. I was surprised I was surprised. After all, I’m a psychotherapist. I’m trained to be very aware of feelings — my own, obviously an exception!
Then I received a birthday party invitation from a former colleague who’s the same age. She was one of my pig-present friends. I flashed back to that conversation thirty-five years ago and smiled at the innocence of my youth and the wisdom of the pig:
1. Eat greedily all the delectable things life gives you
2. Wallow in what’s soothing & cool
3. Snort at those who are not loving
4. Celebrate how delicious you are
5. Pray you will not be eaten before your time
I’ll drink to that! •
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