Looking back just a few decades, tattoos were associated with bikers, rockers and sailors. If I had dared to get one, I might as well leave town as my parents would have disowned me. Nowadays tattoos are quite mainstream, appearing on a fair percentage of every demographic group. Some favor this type of “body art”, claiming some sort of statement. Some wish to immortalize a loved one. Others want to “wear” a symbol of their personality. From a conservative perspective, this trend, along with extreme piercings, suggests a downward shift in personal standards.
Most people experience much change throughout their lifetime. Compare the perspective, desires, and lifestyle of today’s young adults to the those of middle age. Likely, a tattoo that seemed adventurous and appealing will become an unwanted distraction. I believe a deep respect for the body, as a gift and miracle of God, will result in a disdain for permanent body markings. There are numerous other ways in which one can express their grief, individuality, sensuality, or whatever prods them along to the tattoo parlor.
As a Christian owner of a laser tattoo removal clinic, I have been able to offer a solution to those who regret their tattooing decisions. One client fretted over small, but degrading former gang markings. A young woman wanted to walk down the aisle without wearing a regretted “stamp” from the past. Countless others wish to put forth a clean image at a job interview, for their children, or just for themselves.
Yes, it is a rewarding mission to aid others in undoing a past decision. How many professionals can claim to be able to “change history” for someone else? There is meaning behind: “Be comfortable in your own skin”. The skin that God gave you, ink-free out of respect and gratitude, will be quite comfortable.
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