Try not to become a man of success , but rather , try to become a man of value.
—— Albert Einstein
让我们努力成为有一个有价值的人，而不是一个成功的人。
——阿尔伯特.爱因斯坦
Giraffe Consciousness
In Compassionate Communication , we use giraffes as our metaphor because they have the largest heart of all land mammals( forty pounds !). They remind us to connect from the heart . They also have long nechs , a mataphor for seeing far down the road . So when we say or do something , it is important for us to be consious of the potential long-range consequeences of our actions. It's about being fully present to our actions and words , knowing that each action creates a reaction . When we consciously choose to respond to life with compassion , peace ,and harmony, we meet our own needs for these positive qualities.
Be aware of your own or other people's actions that demonstrate a giraffe consciousness to you.
from：《Peaceful Living》 Mary Mackenzie 2019 PuddleDancer Press
长颈鹿式的觉察
在描述同理心沟通方式，
我们常会选择作为长颈鹿作为一个象征，
这样做是因为长颈鹿是陆地上心脏最大（重达40磅，约合18公斤，而成年大象的心脏也一般在12公斤左右）的哺乳动物场，
它的形状可以提醒我们与自己的内心连接。
长颈鹿拥有很长的脖子，
象征着可以看的更远，
提醒我们时刻觉察所言所行是否基于长远效益，
并时刻关注当下，
明白每一个行为都会产生相应的后果。
当我们有意识地选择以同理、和平与和谐的方式来回应生活时，
就可以更好实现自己对那些正向品质的需求。
每日练习：
尝试用长颈鹿式的觉察智慧去体会自己或是周边人的行为。
本文摘自《平和的生命》玛丽·麦可基 著 布丁舞出版社2019
