Day 11. Write something controversial.
Something controversial. There. BOOM. Wrote it out. Ok, serious time. Let’s talk tattoos. Maybe in your world tattoos aren’t controversial at all. Or maybe in your household tattoos are akin to sin and one of the worst things you could “do” to a parent. I can come at the issue of tattoos in two ways.
Just in everyday life -
I believe that tattoos do not make you a criminal. But, they also do not look very professional either. When you tattoo something on your body, you are making a statement. Not everyone is going to agree with that statement, and so a lot of business professionals do not want to even see what statement you are broadcasting. So it may be wise to place your ink in an inconspicuous spot. Oh, and especially when you get a face tattoo, it’s going to affect the way people see you whether you want it to or not. Be aware of what you are limiting yourself to when you place something inappropriate or strange in a visible area.
In photography -
The fashion world hates tattoos. They distract from the clothes and are bothersome to cover up. But when done tastefully, I love tattoos in photographs. Christina Perri, for example, is a fantastic musician who made her tattoos work for her in her art, not against. She rocks out the glam dresses while still being herself. So artistically, if they aren’t going to make your career more difficult, than they can really stand out in a cool way.
Personal opinion time -
I have no desire to get a tattoo. For me, it is not worth the money to get the ink, and I don’t want to get something only to regret it a few years later. But I’m not going to judge anyone for having a tattoo either. A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to do a short educational tour in Israel. One day for lunch, an older woman from the tour sat with about 9 of us students. Somehow she brought up tattoos. Within 20 minutes, her statements had completely offended everyone at the table, and she had unknowingly insulted 7 of the students; the ones that had at least one tattoo. She was a nice woman, and had truly wanted to make a connection with us young people. But because of they way she judged, all I remember of her is negative. Whether you love or hate ink on the human body, whether you believe it’s a sin or not, it’s not worth the loss of connection to hold it against others. Beware how you judge, lest you be judged.
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Day 11. Write something controversial.
Something controversial. There. BOOM. Wrote it out. Ok, serious time. Let’s talk tattoos. Maybe in your world tattoos aren’t controversial at all. Or maybe in your household tattoos are akin to sin and one of the worst things you could “do” to a parent. I can come at the issue of tattoos in two ways.
Just in everyday life -
I believe that tattoos do not make you a criminal. But, they also do not look very professional either. When you tattoo something on your body, you are making a statement. Not everyone is going to agree with that statement, and so a lot of business professionals do not want to even see what statement you are broadcasting. So it may be wise to place your ink in an inconspicuous spot. Oh, and especially when you get a face tattoo, it’s going to affect the way people see you whether you want it to or not. Be aware of what you are limiting yourself to when you place something inappropriate or strange in a visible area.
In photography -
The fashion world hates tattoos. They distract from the clothes and are bothersome to cover up. But when done tastefully, I love tattoos in photographs. Christina Perri, for example, is a fantastic musician who made her tattoos work for her in her art, not against. She rocks out the glam dresses while still being herself. So artistically, if they aren’t going to make your career more difficult, than they can really stand out in a cool way.
Personal opinion time -
I have no desire to get a tattoo. For me, it is not worth the money to get the ink, and I don’t want to get something only to regret it a few years later. But I’m not going to judge anyone for having a tattoo either. A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to do a short educational tour in Israel. One day for lunch, an older woman from the tour sat with about 9 of us students. Somehow she brought up tattoos. Within 20 minutes, her statements had completely offended everyone at the table, and she had unknowingly insulted 7 of the students; the ones that had at least one tattoo. She was a nice woman, and had truly wanted to make a connection with us young people. But because of they way she judged, all I remember of her is negative. Whether you love or hate ink on the human body, whether you believe it’s a sin or not, it’s not worth the loss of connection to hold it against others. Beware how you judge, lest you be judged.
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