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| quote: | Originally posted by PivotTechno
What does procuring something as superficial as a tattoo have to do with the future possibility of personal growth? That line of reasoning is spurious, at best. Last I checked, that sort of development takes place on the inside, with an important aspect being that of becoming more present-minded - which means realising the futility of harbouring regrets about past decisions.
I've grown immensely as a person, having gone from a depressed, near-alcoholic, 3/4 pack a day smoker working low-wage jobs, to being a relatively happy and contented shiatsu therapist and yoga teacher who helps others with their health and well-being and earns a decent living doing so. I've had the same tattoos for a span of 15-25 years, none of them are particularly polished (someone on TA made fun of my back piece, until I explained the personal significance behind it), and I have zero regret about having obtained any of them.
Anecdotal evidence, I know, but it pokes a decent sized hole in your argument.
This whole thread boils down to "what I think looks good on other people", which, while natural to an extent, also makes a lot of y'all look like some shallow-assed motherfuckers. Anyone who would turn away a caring, smart, creative, fit and relatively balanced individual (female or male) because of some ink embedded in their skin deserves the lonely life they're setting up for themselves. |
Bing-fucking-O. Ya da man!
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