Evidence of Mid-Life Crisis

Gave myself a 24-hour waiting period and then jumped in and did it. My first "ink". As I understand it, the triquestra, and ancient Celtic symbol of the elements and/or the three aspects of the Goddess, later co-opted by the Christians to represent the Trinity (with the addition of the circle). The number 3 is a very sacred and mystical number in Pagan belief: earth, water & sky; body, mind & spirit; me, you & us. It's Northern European in origin (as am I), so all of the above is attractive to me. I'm going to try this one out for a while, but anticipate later putting a matching Celtic armband around my arm at the same place (at about 1/3 the total height of this one). Should be cool.

Why now? I'm getting married, so it's a major milestone in my life. It sort of represents everything I've accomplished, everything I've suffered, and everything I'm giving up (willingly) to become co-responsible for another human beings happiness and well-being. It's also a reminder and a symbol of my inherent spirtual nature, which I sometimes neglect. And it's sort of masculine and cool.

:-)