October 2023
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I meditated for 100+ hours and here are 3 things I learned (Self-experiment)
Personal journey through meditation.
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Understanding gray wash
From delicate gradients to striking realism, black and gray tattoos hold the power to create mesmerizing depth and shadow, breathing life into your tattoos. First, you have to understand that: There are two different “types” of black and gray in tattooing: 1.) Gray wash: Refers to the use of diluted black ink to create varying…
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My inner enemy (OCD)
The writer expresses his struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that he’s experienced since early life, stating it’s a constant, time-consuming battle that medication can’t fix. Utilizing a bouncer in a nightclub metaphor for his brain, negative thoughts are unwanted, sometimes invasive guests, creating panic and fear. After destructively burning out, he reconstructs his mental state.…
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Bending Tattoo Needle cartridges
Bending needles when using a Coil machine, or a Rotary machine with long needles, is a crucial technique to ensure the needle is securely anchored at the base of the needle tip. But did you know you can do the same with needle cartridges?: I use Cheyenne safety cartridge needles, but any cartridge with a…
Welcome to the Abyss 