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A reminder to embrace both strength and vulnerability, resilience and adaptability

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it?

Ah, the age-old debate of tattoos – to ink or not to ink? As someone who has never felt a burning desire to permanently etch my skin, the idea of getting a tattoo has always remained a whimsical notion, floating in the periphery of my consciousness.

But if I were to take the plunge into the world of body art, there are two creatures that have long captured my fascination and admiration – the dragon and the dragonfly.

The dragon, with its fierce yet gentle nature, embodies a duality that resonates deeply within me. It’s a symbol of strength, power, and resilience, yet beneath its formidable exterior lies a heart of gold. Like the dragon, I strive to navigate life with both fierceness and grace, standing tall in the face of adversity while embracing the beauty of gentleness.

On the other hand, the dragonfly – a creature of agility and transformation – holds a special place in my heart. With its delicate wings and mesmerizing flight, it symbolizes the ephemeral nature of life and the constant cycle of change. Like the dragonfly, I embrace the art of adaptation, gracefully navigating the winds of change and emerging stronger on the other side.

So, why choose between these two majestic creatures when each holds a unique allure? Whether it’s the fierce elegance of the dragon or the agile beauty of the dragonfly, both resonate with my spirit in different ways.

Perhaps, in the end, the real tattoo is the symbolism they represent – a reminder to embrace both strength and vulnerability, resilience and adaptability, as I journey through the ever-changing landscape of life. And who knows? Maybe one day, I’ll take the plunge and let the ink tell the tale of the dragon and the dragonfly, creatures of myth and magic, forever etched on my skin.

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  1. SMiLes Dear Miriam i Agree Dragons are a Powerful
    Symbol of Strength With A Heart of Gold of Course
    Unless one sees them as evil from the perspective
    of some Religious Memes True i Have Several
    Very Large Dragon Tattoos That Bring me Feelings
    of Strength When i Wear them (No Need to
    wear anything for a Heart of Gold Hehe)
    Yet True As Companions to 501 Themed
    T-Shirts With Cultural Symbols And Memes
    Permanent Ink is Not Needed Just A Change of
    A Dancing Shirt as the Symbolism Becomes A Poetry
    Prompt to Inspire Coming Dance And Song Deep from
    the Unspoken Subconscious Mind Transforming
    Symbols and Memes Will Be for Human
    Nature in Moving Connecting and
    Co-Creating Ways to Master
    All the Tools Not to Be
    Replaced By them Yet Using
    Them For Inspiration For A
    Way of Life That is Moving
    Connecting Co-Creating even more…
    Yep Taking On the Persona of A
    Dancing
    Singing
    Dragon From
    Deep Within A
    Real Adventure of
    Life Where iMaGiNaTioN
    Holds Hands With Creativity to Produce..:)

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  2. Nice… I’m not one for tattoos, either. But should the need arise, which I doubt it will, it will be my DOB in Roman numerals.. in case I become demented later on 😆

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