Principle Six: Tatu Time | The Rhythm Between Tattoos
How approach, action, and return shape a more meaningful relationship with tattooing
Tattoo PathwayMay 13, 2026
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Principle Five: Programs and Purpose | The Forces Beneath the Mark
Why meaningful tattooing asks both where you are trying to go and what is quietly influencing you along the way
Tattoo PathwayMay 4, 2026
Principle Four: Mapping | Where You’ve Been, What You’ve Built
How reading the patterns, placement, and story of your tattoos can change where you go next
Tattoo PathwayApr 24, 2026
Principle Three: The Sacred | Beyond the Everyday Tattoo
How reverence, attention, and threshold turn tattooing into something more than decoration
Tattoo PathwayApr 18, 2026
Principle Two: Intention | Moving Toward Something Truer
A closer look at the deeper aims, hidden motives, and honest self-examination behind being tattooed
Tattoo PathwayApr 13, 2026
Principle One: Relationships | How Do Your Tattoos Define You?
Because tattoos are never just objects, but part of an ongoing relationship with self, story, and change
Tattoo PathwayApr 8, 2026
A fresh look at intentional tattooing, lived experience, and what still holds true
Revision of the Seven Principles of Tattoo Philosophy
Tattoo PathwayApr 8, 2026
The Stories We Wear
The most important stories we tell are the ones about ourselves and the world. Who you think you are, and what you think the world is, influences all facets of your experience – your…
Taylor Deacon-KingMay 9, 2025
Pathways and Progress: Navigating Your Tattoo Psychology in 2025
https://youtu.be/tii2d41_gEo?si=txA4shqS9YpUvBRu Hey everyone, Welcome to the Tattoos With Intention blog for 2025! I'm Mark Nara, and I'm thrilled to kick off the first blog post of the year by…
Mark NaraJan 2, 2025
Navigating Tattoo Regret: Insights, Statistics and Advice
Explore causes of tattoo regret, survey insights, and tools to transform misaligned tattoos into meaningful parts of your journey.
Taylor Deacon-KingOct 30, 2024
What is a Spiritual Tattoo? and how to get one...
Avoid the fraudsters and self-appointed gurus of spiritual tattooing. Learn about spirit vs. soul, the importance of intention, and navigating the path.
Mark NaraSep 27, 2024
Rites of Passage, Tattooing, and Cultural Revival - with Turumakina Duley
Moko artist Turumakina Duley offers profound insights into the cultural and spiritual dimensions of tattooing and rites of passage
Mark NaraSep 8, 2024
Why Your Tattoo Course Could Be Setting You Up for Failure.
Tattoo Pathway education and research institute reveals insights into the pitfalls of contemporary tattoo courses and their missing curriculum.
Mark NaraJun 30, 2024
A Ceremonial Tattoo: Pain and Meaning with Lee Trew
Discover how a ceremonial tattoo can transform pain into personal growth. Lee Trew explores meaningful tattoos and forging emotional resilience.
Jeerish NaradooApr 1, 2024