Is there something that symbolizes staying strong and persevering?

Q. Is there something that symbolizes something alone the lines of staying strong, persevering and getting back up when you fall? Or something that represents overcoming some hardships? I've been doing some research for a tattoo that I may like to get and came across the koi fish but I'm not really feeling it for a tattoo. I was also looking at some lotus flower tattoos. Another thing I came across was the phoenix-rise from the ashes.

If anyone else can give some inspiration it would be greatly appreciated.

A. If your looking for something from nature then your headed in the right direction. African cats (lions etc) are a great survival symbol. Or if you like the lotus flower maybe you could have it set in a desert background representing beauty and survival in a harsh climate? The lotus flower is definitely a favorite for women! lol Pretty flower. :) My sister in law mentioned something about roses having many different meanings according to their color and maturity the other day when I was giving her a rose tatt. :) You might do a little research on that? Good luck. If i have any epiphanies I will let you know. :) I like celtic symbolism but it sounds like thats not what your looking for.

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What is the meaning of monarch butterfly tattoo?

Q. I am wanting a tattoo of a few monarch butterflys on my upper back. But before i do i just want to make sure it doesnt have any strange meanings. Let me know what you have heard...

A. Butterflies symbolize femeninity so only / let me rephrase that- mostly women request a butterfly tattoo.

For me, the butterfly symbolizes a soul. Then |I looked up butterfly tattoo meaning and sur enough- a soul was listed there as one of the meanings.

|As for the monarch species - they are the most beautiful amng the butterflies.
so- the lady who sports the butterfly tattoo has a beautiful soul?

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