Pigs Fly

Do you remember swine flu? The H1N1 swine flu virus appeared in the U.S. in April 2009. It has remained, though not in the headlines.

Though no laughing matter, back then nor now, it made me wonder: If swine flew then it would prove that pigs fly?

If pigs fly, then why oh why, can't I? (Sorry Dorothy)

Again, swine flu is a serious subject. Death and death plagues are tragic and we could easily be in serious trouble if we are not careful.

For instance, new reports indicate a rise in the rates of gonorrhea and a growing resistance to all treatment. 

We eventually will have to encounter the "big one," just because of our that growing resistance to antibiotics and any number of other factors which, to discuss intelligently, would be above my pay grade.

In my life, it has become obvious to me that pigs do fly - good pigs and bad pigs. Impossibilities turn to possibilities and then emerge as probabilities until one day, in the midst of our ongoing denial, they sneak up behind us, tap us on the shoulder and blast in our ear, "I'm here!"

Is worldwide pandemic a flying pig scenario? If so, how do we respond? If not, how do we respond? 

Have you ever seen a pig fly? What previously thought-to-be impossibilities have actually come to pass for you or around you?

What "pigs" in your life would you like to see fly? (in other words, what impossibilities would you like to see become possible)? What can you do to help them become possible?

You have heard the terms "worst case scenario" and "best case scenario." Choose a situation in your business environment that could go either way and describe your responses and the possible outcomes.

I am reminded that much exists outside of my understanding of what is possible. Worst case scenarios must be confronted and managed. More importantly, best case scenarios must be anticipated, imagined, and ushered into existence through faith, perseverance, creativity, and hard work.

If swine flew, then pigs fly.