People have different reasons for getting tattoos on their skins. While some get them for the sake of art, others get them as a way to express their personalities and passions. Or maybe some of them just find it cool or pretty. But on top of these theories, I think tattoos are a personal thing and a great way to celebrate everyone’s individuality. Although, not everyone may feel the same way about having them. Well, all judgments are recognized at the end of the day.
But did you know that having tattoos may have hidden benefits like making you healthier, happier, and more confident about yourself?
Yes. Believe it or not, a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology revealed that having multiple tattoos can improve a person’s immune system. Basically because getting a tattoo stimulates an immune response to pain, which gets your feel-good chemicals going, releases endorphins, and makes a delightful natural head and body high. In simpler words, it makes you happy.
So, heard you’ve finally convinced everyone at home for getting that tattoo done! But now that you have, we probably know what’s going on in your mind this time. You must be thinking of the best tattoo idea that will suit your style and character. People want something permanent on your body to mean something deeply, but the question is how do you choose a tattoo that will still be significant in 5, 10, or 50 years? You might be enjoying your tattoo today but it’s still possible to get a tattoo pattern you’ll eventually regret. Fortunately, there are several tattoo ideas that you can’t go wrong with. How about something small yet owns a very powerful meaning that you can relate to yourself and be proud of dealing with questions that everyone with a tattoo is tired of hearing like “Cool tattoo on you but what does that mean?”.
A Semicolon
Aside from it’s trendy, I bet a semicolon would be a great choice for what it usually indicates ‒ a pause in the sentence that does not end just like the fact that people may have stopped but they continue on because that’s how life should be, it goes on.
Deer
For someone with a sweet devotion to God, here’s a deer that refers to the Bible’s Psalm 18:33 “He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.”
Ohm from the Ohm’s Law
How about a nape of the neck with an ohm symbol. According to Ohm’s Law, the sound of the universe is “ohm” and therefore it is a powerful symbol. Also, it signifies spirituality.
Lotus Flower
Fit for a streetwear clothing, a lotus flower that usually grows in the mud literally means rising and blooming above the murk to achieve enlightenment.
G>^V
This symbol simply represents the old Christian statement that God is greater than highs and lows. So, you don’t need to lose hope because God is great, even greater than your sorrows.
Glyphs
For someone who loves to explore the world, here are glyphs of air, water, fire, and earth. The glyphs mean “explore” and “never stop exploring”.
Trinity Knot
Simply means eternity, some pagans believe the three interlocking parts of the trinity knot symbolize the connectedness of the earth, sea, and sky.
Waves
Wave tattoos are my favorite, not only because I’ve always had this special connection with the waters but also because the wave is the strongest and most powerful natural force on earth. Having this tattoo means riding these waves and making the most out of it.
Unalome
The unalome symbol is simply the symbol that represents the path of enlightenment. Each part has its meaning: the spirals symbolize the twists and turns in life; the straight lines refer to the moment one reaches enlightenment or peace and harmony, and the dots at the end of the symbol represent death.
Rune Inguz
Greek symbol, rune inguz, means the old known saying “where there’s a will, there’s a way.”.
