Is A Dolphin Tattoo Just Another Tattoo?
A dolphin tattoo is not just another tattoo. The dolphin symbolizes many different things for people around the world, such as good luck and happiness. Dolphins are a part of many ancient cultures and some symbols from this culture may be present in the design of your dolphin tattoo.
The meaning of a dolphin can vary depending on the type of culture you are from. For instance, in Western cultures dolphins represent happiness or good fortune whereas in Eastern cultures dolphins are considered to be guardians and offer protection from evil spirits. They are also seen as bringers of hope, bringing the good news of peace.
For the Japanese and Chinese cultures these animals are called the "Three Friends", which means that they are believed to be symbolic of good fortune and harmony. These animals are considered sacred to Asian cultures in which they have been greatly respected for thousands of years.
In Buddhism it is believed that a dolphin protects against drowning, and accordingly it is often depicted in religious art. In Japanese paintings dolphins have been considered sacred for centuries, symbolizing harmony among man and sea spirit. The filial piety is one of the Buddhist virtues taught to children by their parents. Japanese children would traditionally hold the hand of a dolphin symbolizing to them the importance of being good and loyal children.
Dolphins have been revered in many cultures, but it is only recently that dolphins have gained popularity among tattoo enthusiasts. The fact that tattoos are seen as permanent art form and that a tattoo is a living part of your body makes it more poignant to some people. Not all people will agree with your decision to get a dolphin tattoo, but if you choose to wear one you should be sure that you do so for the right reasons.
The question of whether or not it is okay to wear a dolphin tattoo has been frequently debated and each person will have their own views on this issue. Although the dolphin is a very popular symbol in the world of tattoo, it is not implied that you will be loved by everyone who sees it. If you are in a relationship, or have any type of work that involves interacting with other people you should be careful before getting a tattoo. A dolphin also has many meanings outside of simple good luck and being happy. For example, if your dolphin design is done to mark someone as your lover in a romantic way then it might cause some problems.
A dolphin tattoo can carry many different meanings and can represent many different things depending on the culture it comes from. It is important to pay attention to what it represents to other people before you decide if you want to get one or not.
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All contentment is described as a state of well-being in which the needs of the body are met but the needs of the soul are not forgotten. ~ Barbara De Angelis.- Coping with stress. Posted by Annette at 6:33 AM My husband & I have been married for 26 years and my inlaws have been coming to visit us on a regular basis since I got pregnant with our first child. My husband's parents have been coming to our house once or twice a year on average (for us) since 1988. My husband's mother's last visit was in 2007. I truly look forward to her visits, however as the years have passed on she is becoming more demanding and hard to get along with at times. She is very set in her ways and if you don't do things HER way then the atmosphere becomes very tense and uncomfortable. My husband doesn't seem to be able to confront his mother about some of her behaviors (i.e., backtalking me, telling me how to parent my children, telling us what we need to change about our home, etc.) My husband does not put up with confrontation from his father either so I'm unsure why he can't put his own foot down when it comes to his mother. She was born in 1927, raised in a very strict environment and still considers herself to be a devout Catholic. The visit usually goes like this: She comes over by herself and stays until the next morning when she wakes up around 10-11am. She eats like a horse...she is going through her 50s and early 60s now. She eats at least 2 full meals during each visit. We have to make sure we clean the kitchen after she's had so much food because she always leaves behind about 10-12 plates of food & dirty dishes! I have no problem doing her dishes because clearly it's not my problem, but I don't want to cook for her every time she visits either. She usually eats, comes in the kitchen & has a "conversation" with my husband (which he refuses to do if I'm in the kitchen first). He doesn't try to argue with her or make his point of view known and just listens to the tirade she has to say over him. He tries not to be defensive when she talks down on him, but then he is still hearing her outside of this conversation. Anyway, after eating, she comes into our bedroom and stays alone until the next morning. She tends to sleep in about 3 hours at a time and then wakes up early for mass on Sunday mornings. On those days she will sleep in until 10-11am and then wake up early to go to church. She returns after noon, showers, eats and then we do our "conversation" which usually goes like this: Mom: I don't know why you two don't talk anymore. You used to be so close and now you're at each other's throats! Your father married your mother with a little boy of 2 years old! She was happy to be married with her 2nd child. You had his brother & sisters! Now you're at each other's throats! What's gotten into you both? Your father has not been home for 3 weeks now, because he's out of town on a business trip. I think she blames me for the fighting between my husband and I. She is unable to differentiate that we are doing fine but when she starts in on this conversation, it becomes a debate about how we shouldn't be "at each other's throats". I don't know how to get her to stop because in her eyes, she is helping us but in reality, it just makes things worse. Every year she comes during the summer (she's currently on visit #6 this year) and continues to complain about us not spending enough time together as a family and about how we don't do enough with the inlaws.
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