An Inked Reminder

So this idea has been brewing in my head for awhile now, but right now I sort of want to put it down in words. I am considering the thought of eventually getting a tattoo. Getting a tattoo is a HUGE life decision since it sticks with you forever. Usually it is a decision made at a young age that one comes to regret. Well, part of the reason I want one is for the reason that many people are hesitant. I want something that sticks with me forever.

Last semester Rob, one of the pastors at Campus House, had us write "mercy" across our hand/wrist. The purpose of doing this was to be a constant reminder during our day of the mercy God has shown us. For awhile I would write mercy across my wrist on random days, usually on days that I wasn't in the greatest of moods. There are so many times that you stare at the underside of your hands during the day, usually without knowing. Writing something in that location can serve a fantastic reminder for a homework assignment that is due, an item that needs to be picked up from the store, or as a symbol of your faith. 

Though recently I have tweaked the formula. I have begun to draw the Celtic trinity knot in the place of mercy. To me writing mercy/the trinity knot on my wrist is a constant reminder of who I am and what I believe. Such a tiny thing scrolled across my wrist can help me recenter during the day. If I were to get a tattoo it would be the trinity knot on the underside of my wrist to serve as a constant reminder of my heritage (I am 50% Irish) and my commitment to living a Christian lifestyle. 

I have also pondered the notion of getting a Celtic Cross on my back left shoulder blade. The image would serve the same purpose, but I guess it would be more aesthetic because you generally don't stare at your back during the day.

This is a huge decision, and I don't expect to make it overnight. For now, sharpies.