This represents the journey a person has to take in order to achieve clarity of mind and enlightenment. At the bottom of the symbol is a spiral. This spiral depicts the beginning of one's path to enlightenment, as well as any anxieties, doubts, or weaknesses that may exist at this time. Curves, loops, zigzags, or endless knots follow the spiral before the line eventually uncoils. And then there are the dots at the end of the unalome. The dots represent the end of one's path to enlightenment, that is, ultimately achieving enlightenment and clarity.