Tattoos.
Shunned by society, loved by many of this generation, and I’m sure they will be loved even more by generations to come.
I personally think that tattoos are one of the most wonderful artforms out there. Yes, I said it. It’s an artform, and it’s beautiful.
To me, it’s like my body is my diary. I capture essences of phases I go through. I interpret, and put them down. They reflect everything from the places I’ve been, things I’ve seen, feelings I felt, songs I loved. All of it.
Sometimes they are an encouragement. A boost. They make things easier.
I feel that tattoos should be adopted by the general public. They have been around since before society, and they will outlive society. I’m sure.
They are symbolic and they bring us one step closer to individualization.
Some people are afraid of them, because they fear that they will wake up one day and regret their ink.
That is nonsense. It’s a decision you made at one point in your life, and it has left a physical mark on you. How does that differ from other decisions you once made?
Some people make decisions that end their lives. Others make some that change their lives forever. Decisions are very powerful, and they often have repercussions that cannot be undone. How is this different from a tattoo?
At least with tattoos you have a bit more control over your decisions. You get to make what you want of it. No regrets, just reminders.
There is no sense in regret, regret in and of itself has no value, no weight, no time. It does not exist, yet it is something so many people experience. Believe it or not, regret is a state of mind. Never regret, because every step you ever took, was towards making you who you are now. Why regret that?
People not being hired because of tattoos? I think that is ridiculous. There is one exception, if the tattoo offends people, say you have a swastika, or a foul word, or a violent image, that may turn people off and offend others. I have no trouble at all with people putting these tattoos on their body, I mean it’s all about expression. So they can go ahead and do so, but when they are denied work because of it, they must be prepared to accept this.
If your tattoo does not offend, if it’s animals, and flowers, and beautiful things, all it can do it flatter your business in my opinion. People will ask about it, ask to see it, and people will connect with your employees on a personal level, easier. It’s a topic of conversation, and people love to see beautiful images, whether it be in a magazine, or on your skin.
Let go of fears, and embrace who you are, and share that with others. They might learn from it.
I myself plan on tattooing most of my body. Everything except my face and privates. I love tattoos, and I love the meaning behind them. I think they add so much to a person. I already have two arms completely full of wonderful, luscious ink, and I plan on getting more next year.
I wrote this article because I feel this little bit had to be said. Drop the taboos. You can come up with a half a million arguments, all of which will be shot down the day you become worm food. When you die, which one of those arguments will hold up? None.
And especially not the one where people go “It’s against God’s will to do that with your body, you won’t go to Heaven when you die.” To those of you who say that, I say this; “How would you know? Have you died, gone to Heaven or Hell, made a documentary about it all, with physical evidence and all, and came back to life to educate the world on your find?” The answer ladies and gentlemen, is a swift and simple “No.”
No one knows what happens when you die or where you go.
What I do know is what happens while you’re alive. And all I know is that I will make damn sure, that as as much of the comings and goings of my mortal life, will be determined by me. I will do what I want, when I want. It is my right. I am alive, much like you, for a little bit. We don’t know how much time we have. Why settle for others wishes and demands? What makes the more than you to decide how you look, what you wear, how you speak, how you walk, how you pray…
Is it because they have heavy pockets? Is it because they are well known, powerful, respected, feared even?
You put a bullet to their heads as easily as you put one through mine. Their shit stinks profusely like mine and yours. They have fears, desires, and they wake up sometimes, thinking they are so absolutely small and insignificant that it will take a hell of a microscope just to acknowledge their existence. Why comply someone who is a bag of shit, piss, meat and bone like you?
There is no reason.
Your life, YOUR life, is reason enough to do whatever it is your heart desires in this life.
Tattoos. Want ‘em? Get ‘em.
