There are a million possible reasons you might decide to get a tattoo, with the most obvious reason being that the design holds a special meaning in your life — and they can be especially meaningful when they symbolize your resilience. Whether you get a tattoo as an outward token of your inner strength, to mark a tough time in your life [1], or to remind yourself daily that you're even more stronger than you know, getting inked can be very empowering. Big, small, or somewhere in between [2], it's an extremely personal decision when choosing to get a tattoo and selecting the design. To help you out, here are 30 designs to inspire you the next time you walk into a tattoo parlor.