Yesterday when packing for my upcoming business trip, I noticed for the first time that the beautiful scarf my friend Peg gave me for my birthday last year isn’t just a beautiful array of colorful flowers – the design features giraffes! How could I have missed that before? I got curious about what giraffes symbolize and found myself at these two sites for information: 1) Sun Signs and 2) Universal Symbolism. I will wear my scarf next week, inviting the giraffes to remind me to:
- Move slowly, deliberately and with grace, propelled by clear intentions, deliberate in my speech
- “Stick my neck out” and be there for my friends, family, colleagues
- Believe the ‘sky is the limit’, reach as far as can in my endeavors, putting my best forward
- Look far into the horizon, see how what I do today and the movements I make create my tomorrows, using my focus to choose the twists and turns on my path
- Allow my insight and prudence to lead the way, trust in my instincts and listen to my heart
And, I will wrap myself in the friendship that enriches my life. Thanks, Peg!
This Abundantly Delicious Life 
I love the way you bring “the rest of the story” to the little (or are they BIG?) moments in your life, Vicki. Thanks for sharing!
🙂 a little moment, made bigger!
Pretty design and love what the Giraffe stands for. Special gift Vicki, I love that quote….Look far into the horizon, see how what I do today and the movements I make create my tomorrows, using my focus to choose the twists and turns on my path
Thats a great way to start any day.
Kath.
I was fascinated by the symbolism of the giraffe. I wish there were one nearby that I could go visit! 🙂
I don’t know if I shared it with you, but last year there was a baby giraffe born at the Detroit Zoo. I photographed him when he was 2 weeks old. I made a little story from it (you know me and my little stories!) If you’d like a copy, let me know. I’ll send you the PDF.
Of course, I’d love the pdf! I love your photos and stories. How sweet a baby giraffe! Can’t wait