Grounded with Dreams

Grounded with Dreams

I have loved giraffes ever since I met my current husband.  Mainly because he painted this picture.  I have loved that painting since the day Joe and I met.  There was something about those eyes.  Gentle, but strong...  knowing and caring.  Since that day, I claimed the giraffe as part of my animal totem.  No, I am not weird (okay, perhaps a little).  Animal totems is just something the some Native American tribes put together to represent their animal guardians.   Not sure how "real" their magic is, but it is fun to read about animal totems.  

Honestly, I have been far from happy at my job, but since 78% of Americans are unhappy with their jobs, and with our economy in the shape it is in, I feel selfish complaining (but I do it any way)!   The giraffe has a LOT of things that it represents.  One thing that stood out to me is how the giraffe has it's feet on the ground, with it's head up in the clouds.  One  writeup described the giraffe as being grounded yet expansive.  I needed something at work to remind me that despite the fact that I would rather be doing something else, I need to remain grounded and focused on the work that is expected of me, yet I need to keep dreaming for something that brings me happiness.  That is how I came up with the painting, "Grounded with Dreams."  My feet are planted firmly on the ground, prepared to do what needs to be done to support my family and assist my customer, but there is always a dream running around in my head!