The benefit of tattoos on the human soul

            Applying ink underneath people’s skin has always been a quite controversial topic. Many are strongly against this form of art, while others consider it to be their way of expressing themselves. This following essay is going to discuss the possible benefits tattoos might have on the human soul.

            Based on Susie McBeth’s article written exclusively for Metro.co.uk and published in April 2015, there are numerous reasons why getting a tattoo should be a more socially accepted way of self-expression. It is quite convincing, her reasons are at some point thought-provoking.

Firstly, Susie states that our body is our temple, thus we should be allowed to decorate it in a way we would want to. That means that as individuals it is our constitutional right to express ourselves in unique, previously unknown forms. It is also very important to be certain of quotes or images we would like to have inked on our skin. In fact, because in Hungary you have to reach the age of 18 in order to be able to get a tattoo legally, it is rightfully assumed that people would think such a responsible decision through before making an appointment at a nearby tattoo parlor.

Secondly, many consider tattoos to be a form of art. Those who create tattoos are called „tattoo artists” for a reason: it is very difficult to thrust dozens of needles into a person’s skin in either horizontal or vertical lines at the same time. As Susie McBeth claims, allowing an artist to tattoo one of their drawings on you is a way of paying homage to that person; it is a piece of art that you will keep all to yourself, for ever.

Thirdly, McBeth comes up with another great point in her article, being the idea that tattoos’ sole purpose on the human soul – besides soothing their rebellious spirit – is their ability to hide skin discolorations or scars. That way, it is much easier to fit into new communities, to not have to make unwanted scars visible. Tattoos are a very helpful way to make self-conscious people feel great about themselves again.

All in all, tattoos are a certain form of art, adored by many all over the world. It is, however, very important to make responsible decisions regarding images of ink we will have to spend the rest of our lives looking at.