Giraffe Stool

Sycamore and Hazel

I imagine this little stool to live in a hallway or porch. Helping to steady us as we lace up and head out with a reminder to try be a little more ‘giraffe’*

*NVC uses two animals as symbols. The giraffe is the land animal with the biggest heart and stands for compassionate communication. The second animal is the jackal, representing competition. Jackal language is about judging, criticising, analysing, moralising and accusing.

When we feel unfairly treated, accused or when we want to impose our wishes, we tend to use the language of the jackal. Jackal language is separating. Giraffe language is unifying.