10 Life Lessons People With Tattoos Can Teach You

I found a good read from tattooartistmagaizineblog.com that worth a re post!
Many of the 'lessons' are undoubtedly true as many judgmental individuals have been blindsided by the taboo.

So let's set the record straight, shall we?

1) Your standards are the only ones that matter
- Of course, not everyone would think that your new chest piece is as gorgeous as you do, but why should that matter? As long as you love the way it looks and feel good about yourself because of it, those stares on the street are laughable

2) First impressions aren't always right
- Any one with tattoos or a heavily-tattooed friend can tell you this life lesson is true. I can't tell you how many times I've watched perfectly nice, loving, and intelligent people get judged because of their ink. Having tattoos and knowing people with tattoos enlighten you to not place value on appearances and, instead spend more time getting to know new people.

3) Pain is temporary
- This, for sure, is something every tattoo-ee can attest to. Regardless of your pain tolerance, you're bound to encounter one tattoo that hurts like a B.I.T.C.H. But making through a painful tattooing experience just makes you more proud of the end result.
Sometimes we forget that painful things can lead to great things, but I think tattoos are a fabulous reminder of that.
 (P.S: I beg to differ. Not everybody is a hero. And if you need some helping hand, we don't really judge you , either :)

4) Fear of new experience is overrated
- Getting your first tattoo can be scary for alot of people. It's something you have never done before and, let's face it, it is a substantial commitment. But people who go through getting a tattoo, despite of their fears will allow themselves to feel better and be happy with the experience. Most of them will even go back for more.
 (P.S: Another words, YOLO! With responsibilities and commitments as well.)

5) Meaning is subjective
- No 2 tattoos have exactly the same meaning. Every person molds their own ideas, experiences and memories into their tattoos and what it truly represents. To judge someone based on what you think their tattoo means is completely pointless.

6) And, not everything tend to be a meaningful one
- On the other hand, it is also pointless to assume that every tattoo has something important or uniquely meaningful. Many people tend to get tattoos based on a concept, the pattern they like and that's about it. That said, not everything need a universal purpose to exist. Some things exist 'just because'.

7) Money isn't everything
- One of the misconception is how much money a tattoo should cost. Each tattoo artist or tattoo studio is different and runs differently. But a decent coloured tattoo is likely to set you up for a cool couple of hundreds at least. But so what?
Not only do you get some cool artwork (that you picked) and that will keep with you forever, but also a lasting memory or fun experience that you can tell people for the rest of your life! Now I called this priceless.

8) Nothing is ever a mistake if you are true to yourself
- Yet another misconception: Just because you hold a 9-5 job (and have to conceal yourself during working hours, that doesn't mean you make a grave mistake to get a sleeve donw. I called it a win-win ; not only do you get to keep your job but you get to wear your tattoo for the rest of your life. That said, there'e only one of the both that is FOR LIFE.

9) Being outrageous is FUN
- While staring at someone's tattoo can be rather obnoxious, sometimes its thrilling to get stared at. Especially if someone is staring at a tattoo that you're particularly fond of.
Most people don't get tattoos just to show them off, but showing them off can be rather fun once in a while

10) Being who you want to be is the only way for you to be truly happy
- This sums it all up....

By Kayla Matthews