Totem: Giraffe

The giraffe has its long legs and neck, with its appearance being easily recognizable allowing for many across the globe to give easy recognition to this African animal.

This particular animal is one that can make a loud noise, but often resides in quietude. The giraffe teaches to embrace quietude, that one can speak but it is something that should be used when needed. The balance between vocal communication and quietude is also taught by the giraffe.

Despite their body, the body of the giraffe remains well balanced. A lesson is how to keep one’s balance and how to progress despite a body that may be problematic for one reason or another.