When painting mandalas, I often catch myself wondering whether one stroke is really exactly the same as another, whether a dot is a little too big or the spacing is even enough. The truth is: it isn't. And that's perfectly fine. Every dot, every line contributes to the overall effect \u2013 and in the end, it looks perfect<\/em>. Perfectly imperfect.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have learned that it is precisely these small irregularities that bring a mandala to life. If I tried to place every dot exactly the same, something would be missing \u2013 the energy, the lightness, the life. It's a bit like life itself: here, too, it is often the small imperfections that make us who we are, that make us seem unique and real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n