What is Unalome:
The unalome is a Buddhist tradition symbol that exposes, in a metaphorical way, the path that each individual has traveled and their transition in the world.
In this sense, unalome is about graphically represent the most important decisions that have been made and their consequences. Therefore, it is composed of a line that is generally not straight and shows the curves and imperfections experienced.
Beyond the fact that the decisions made are for our benefit and well-being, many times we do not get it right and we make mistakes, some more serious than others, hence the path we are traveling traces an imperfect line.
Therefore, the unalome is a graphic representation of plenitude, achievements, mistakes, uncertainties, doubts, fears, happiness, loves or sadness. It is a way of representing how the evolution and transformation of a person has been in order to achieve inner peace.
Now, the unalome can only be designed from the reflection of what our life has been like, so it is necessary to delve into our feelings and emotions to draw the unalome that truly represents us.
From this process, a delicate line is obtained composed of curves, spirals, points and straight lines that expose the path taken, which adds a spiritual meaning to this symbol. It can also include a Lotus flower.
See also Buddhism.
How to design an unalome
Each individual has a particular unalome, this is because each person has experienced a different transition in the world through learning, disappointments, hopes and personal growth. Then his lines represent the following:
The spiral represents the beginning of life, of something new. The curves that are formed in the spiral show the twists of life, that is, the weaknesses, fears, insecurities, struggles, love, changes, among others. The spiral also It represents the vicious circles in which we fall more than once until we recognize who we truly are. The end of the spiral represents the clarity of what our being is, in this case, doubts are dispelled. It is recognized that our truth is not the only one that exists. Next, the straight line symbolizes that the path to enlightenment and inner peace has been reached. Finally, a point is placed separate from the straight line that indicates the uncertainty of which It will be the true ending. However, this is perceived as a reward of life.