Okay, so I have been wanting to do a post on my tattoo for a while. I finally got it done in April earlier this year. I was struggling on what to get for a while. My tattoo is a Sanskrit word "Padma" which means lotus flower. Now the lotus flower itself is extremely symbolic. In many religions its a representation of the human soul. A lotus flower starts out in murky waters and eventually blossoms into a beautiful flower. In other words, it represents rising above hardships finding spiritual enlightenment.
In October of 2009, my mother passed away from breast cancer. As one could imagine, it was an extremely difficult time in my life. When I found this symbol in my search for a tattoo, it was the only one that truly spoke to me. I choked up and basically started crying when I read the meaning of it. I love it so much. It didn't hurt at all surprisingly. The "pain" almost felt good... (people who have tattoos know what I'm talking about) I guess thats why they say they are addicting, which is extremely true. I want to get more! But, if you are thinking about getting a tattoo, please please please think about it long and hard. I thought about my tattoo for about 2 or 3 months before getting it. Make sure it is meaningful, since it will be with you for the rest of your life.
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