Having ink on your body is common in the XXI century, but there are purists out there that think tattoos should only belong exclusively to those who adopt that lifestyle. In the past, tattoos were a subject of controversy and discussion, people would gawk as you walked down the street. Now, this is not the case. Today there are countless tattoo shops to choose from and designs are repeated and copied from person to person.
Among the millions of designs, there are some that hold a special meaning that transcend languages and cultures. These tattoo designs are unique and are deeply rooted in meaning. People look for tattoos that hold simple and profound meanings that are hidden behind the ink.
These are small, simple, and minimalistic tattoos that hold powerful meanings…
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Semi-Colon
The #semicolonproject seeks to motivate people that have come close to committing suicide and decide against it. The semi-colon is used to represent there is more out there and that this is not the end.
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Incomplete Delta
Someone who is open to change.
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Strategy
Be open to change and be willing to take new roads in life. It is a strategy that people can adopt in life.
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Viking Symbol
Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new.
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God is greater than the highs and lows
In the highs and lows we find inner strength.
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Samuel 22:34
“He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.”
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Om
The most sacred and well-known mantra in the world, and it is the most authentic no matter how many people have it on their bodies. It is a primordial sound that symbolizes the essence of being, unity with the Supreme, and the combination of the physical with the spiritual.
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Gandalf’ Symbol
Some believe the “G” symbolizes Gandalf, while others think it is the symbol of the burglar from Middle Earth. This is the symbol the Grey Wizard carves on the door of Bilbo Baggins so the dwarves can find it and begin one of the greatest adventures of all time. As Tolkien said, “not all who wander are lost”.
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Alquimia
It symbolizes love, balance, feminine beauty, and creative spirit.
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Μεράκι
The word “Meraki” means to create with passion, love and with the soul. It refers to simple actions that are carried out as if they were a work of art.
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Malin
It is a Swedish word that means you have to face setbacks to be able to go forward.
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Explore
This symbol means “Explore.” Never stop and never stop seeking your true life’s path.
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Lotus Flower
In Egypt the lotus flower is associated with resurrection. This beautiful flower flourishes in the mud and this growth holds benign spiritual promise. Its unfolding petals suggest the expansion of the soul.
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Zen or Enso
Enlightenment, strength, elegance. The most profound and simple way to describe the emptiness of space.
