The #1 asked question, why the goat and octopus??

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I’ve been trying to write this for a long time because it really is the most asked question that I get about my logo and overall use of a goat and octopus. I want to be SUPER clear with one thing, MY LOGO, TATTOOS AND USE OF ANIMALS HAS ZERO RELIGIOUS MEANING!! I can’t say this enough; people think I worship the devil and that’s just not the case…

I will breakdown each meaning in great detail, so everyone understands what the logo is about and what it means to me.

The logo is a representation of who I am, my values and who I am to my core. There are very specific and balanced theories involved that help me get through difficult situations and other situations that aren’t difficult at all, it’s just life’s way for me.

We should start with the use of the Goat first…

Goats are naturally independent and comfortable on their own. While naturally curious, the goat will still remain guarded, self-aware and considered an animal of high intelligence. They can sense weakness and capitalize on it, not just by themselves, but every goat has this ability. I identify this trait as solutioned based thinking and the skills to read a room. Every single day, I’m constantly finding solutions for life’s curve balls.

Goats form very close bonds with whoever they let into their life. Everyone that is close to me knows how hard it is to truly let someone into my life. The loyalty that I have for the people I surround myself with is immense and cannot be broken. Goats have the same chemical makeup and one solid reason why I’m so passionate about them.

They are still considered a herd breed but do the opposite. Unlike giant herds of sheep who follow every move by the sheep right next to them (society), the goat separates from its herd to take care of their young and surroundings. They literally separate their kids instead of coddling them. This is done to start the strength of independence right out of the gate.

My short description that I tell anyone that asked about my tattoos or my logo in short…

The goat is different and everything that doesn’t feel the need to follow societies ways. A heretic, if you think about it. The goat doesn’t live by a certain set of rules and doesn’t follow any herd that they feel they should. Goats stand as themselves no matter what their surrounding projects and right, wrong, good or bad, that’s for the goat to decide on their own terms. It all comes down to being yourself and doing what YOU want to do, or think is best.

On to the Octopus…

My interest here is based on balance. It’s simple in my head, but I will give you my best shot at explaining.

We all know that they have 8 tentacles, an even number of them with 4 on each side that meet in the center. Without all 8 working together, the center would be lost, hungry, frustrated, confused and so on. The point is, all sides must work together to get ahead in whatever endeavor they’re after. Whether it be food, escaping a threatening situation or simply returning home.

I apply all of this to society. All of the tentacles are society and influencers connected to the center of my core. I have to utilize everything within my reach to protect my center that represents my brain, heart, soul, health and so on. This applies to politics, life’s crazy choices, what to wear and ever decision in life. We all know life gets super complicated at times and this is something that helps me maneuver towards the right choices and it’s truly all about balance.

Between the 8 there’s good and evil, or right and wrong. For me it all comes down to living the best life that I can and by doing the right thing by every person I encounter. I give when I can, help, take care of and nurture whenever possible. ALL, to develop and best represent who I am and aspire to be, even at the center piece conflicted by 8 different possible infections.

Life balance is a must for me and being me is just as important if not the most important. This is why I chose and created the logo and have the tattoos that I have. It’s sort of tough to be “decorated” like myself and commonly known as someone trying to be creative or draw attention to themselves. LOL, close friends know that’s not me…

My body is my journal and this site has turned into my purpose. I can look at any tattoo that I have and immediately go back in time to that place and feel what I felt back then and with this new venture in my life (this website) a new chapter has begun and this sense of purpose is so strong, it’s beyond my comprehension.

I look forward to what comes and the people I meet. Love is always there… Tomorrow needs you, as do I…

B