Sorry, just a statement of my position. I didn’t mean to be talking you out of anything, because it sounded like you pretty much agree.
Hope your Sunday morning was great. Later...
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There is a seeming paradox involved that the human consciousness may not be able to resolve. Individuality vs. Mutuality. One striking example is the meaning of the Triune God. But in each of ourselves there lies the need to express our uniqueness—our individuality, but at the same time there is the need for companionship, fellowship, the herd instinct, calling us to reunite in oneness.
There are endless manifestations through art, sport, culture, ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, and the human race as a whole.
IMO, tattooing is a mere part. Tattoos aren’t my thing, but I have drawn a number of pictures that are on people’s skin.
Didn’t mean to offend, Sky.