Most of us, one way or another, are unhappy or dissatisfied with our bodies. Mainly we are unhappy about our weight or our level of fitness. However, there are also examples of people who have a perfect body, according to social norms and definitions, and who are still not happy with it. If our psychological and/or spiritual self-image and what we see in the mirror are not in correspondence with each other, it can result in disharmony. The solution seems simple though, try plastic surgery.
Most people think of body modification as such things as tattooing, but wearing jewellery, body piercing and having implants all belong to this category. And yes, breast augmentation and lip plastic surgery also fall in this category. An old expression says we should have ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’. It is with regard to body modification that the deeper meaning of this expression will be truly understood.
In addition to the specific role in the social hierarchy, a tattoo represents a spiritual initiation. Tribal tattoos are very often a kind of soul mate and play a significant role in the owner’s life. Therefore these tattoos are completely unique and personalised. Only certain people at a given time can get these tattoos. Mental and spiritual maturity are needed and, in some cases, initiations otherwise the effect of the tattoo can be the opposite to the original intention.
The Maori (indigenous New Zealand people of Polynesian descent), who are considered the inventors of tattoos, sometimes still react with aggression if they see their ancient symbols on people who do not belong to their tribe (s). They believe that the pictures painted on the body have a soul, which have an impact on the human whose body has those pictures.
In the Western world’s tattoo parlours, which provide tattooing services not just for the pure purpose of fashion or money, often reject tattooing a certain design on certain people who cannot convincin