Conscious Ink: How to Solidify a Moment With Meaning w/ Frank Gjata

Whenever we make a commitment, set an intention or create an affirmation, we often need a little reminding, and words do that so effectively.   Some people write words that remind them of the commitment on Post-it Notes or in journals. That's because words can be a powerful anchor that brings us back to what matters. They can be metaphors we can apply to all sorts of contexts or statements that move us.   Written words are something we can add to our consciousness toolbox, and printing them out on our skin - even temporarily - can deepen the commitments we've made to ourselves.   When we combine the life-changing power of words with the affirming effect of tattoos, the power of an intention is amplified.   How can we use words to recommit in a powerful way and deepen our relationship with ourselves?   In this episode, we're joined by the founder of Conscious Ink, Frank Gjata. We talk about how to use temporary tattoos to support our intentions. We also discuss how to grow and change without suffering.   The more fun and alive we are, the quicker we learn and the quicker things get seated in us. -Frank Gjata   Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    -How to tattoo a context instead of static words in a commitment There are so many ways tattoos can be employed to remind us of what's important and what we want to focus on. Their permanent nature can be intimidating for a lot of us though. Can we use ink in an open-ended way so that the body art evolves with us?    -A case for play in any context We've been taught to explore and talk about heavy topics by taking a serious and somber approach, it's work after all. Can we actually achieve more by dealing with heavy topics with more light-heartedness?   -How to leapfrog suffering They say in order to have a breakthrough, we first need to have a breakdown, but that might be the messaging of our Upper Limit problem. How do we uncouple change and suffering?    Guest Bio Frank Gjata is a transformational coach, accomplished writer, speaker, filmmaker and the founder of Conscious Ink. He is dedicated to creating innovative tools that support people (including himself) to wake up, live consciously and enthusiastically love the life we live. In 2010, Frank founded Conscious Ink, an empowerment company utilizing temporary tattoos to support people on their personal journey. With his creation of this innovative company, Frank actually invented an entire new category for temporary tattoos, geared at adults in this meaningful way, as it never had existed before. Today, Conscious Ink is recognized internationally, serves tens of thousands of people, supports countless charities and causes through its "Give-Ink Back" initiative, and can be found in hundreds of retail stores around the world. With a unique ability to communicate deep, meaningful and transformational concepts in a fun, lighthearted, and sometimes even quirky way, Frank and/or his work, has been featured in publications, such as Mantra Yoga + Health Magazine, Shape Magazine, Modern Meditation, The Good News Network, Fitness Magazine, Forbes, and Yoga Journal. He's been on numerous podcasts, and was a member of the Speaker Selection Committee for TedX Bend. Go to https://www.consciousink.com/ for more information.