I have Brave on my left achilles and Courage on my right in Kanji. A Japanese friend of mine drew them, so that they would be accurate and authentic. I love Courage because it looks like a runner with wings. My husband isn't a fan of tatoos, these weren't my first and won't be my last. Each of mine tell a story about my life and experiences. I'm not sure I'd get an M-Dot, but whatever you choose to put on your body should be something you are passionate about and are excited to share with others. My kanji came when I was climbing hard and traveling a lot, so rather than get something climbing related, I got who/what I am-- brave and full of courage! My next will be a half sleeve Cherry blossom tree that wraps around my arm with three brighter blossoms falling. In Chinese culture it is all about power- feminine power specifically and in Japanese culture it is about how life is so fleeting. I have three very good friends who passed long before their time, but I know they are forever and always with me and when I'm in need of strength to dig down and make something happen, I just think of how they always believed in me and wanted to see me make those amazing dreams come true!
Corny? Perhaps. I'd rather think of it as my own living memorial, telling another story in my adventurous life.
Corny? Perhaps. I'd rather think of it as my own living memorial, telling another story in my adventurous life.