The world does not move in straight lines.
It moves in circles.
The Earth revolves around the Sun, also revolving around itself. The Sun and all the Stars rotate, galaxies, asteroids, and black holes spin; nothing in the universe is still. Circular Motion is universal. But this motion is not limited to physics alone. It exists at a deeper level, creating invisible patterns that repeat themselves across time, historically, biologically, emotionally, psychologically.
A nation invades others, plunders wealth, and rises to power. It builds empires, dominates the world, and dictates history. For centuries, the empire flourished. But power slowly bred complacency. Colonial exploitation created moral debt, industrial dominance faded, and political short-termism replaced long-term vision. Today, one of history’s greatest nations is dealing with economic stagnation, internal division, and a loss of global influence. It is undeniably descending, circling back toward the fragile position it once rose from, proving that even the greatest empires are not exempt from the patterns of rise, excess, decline, and return.
A man is born poor. Through discipline, intelligence, and effort, he rises. He becomes successful, builds wealth, starts a family, and creates a legacy. His children inherit comfort. Their children inherit privilege. But somewhere along the way, the hunger disappears. Arrogance replaces humility. Entitlement replaces effort. Slowly, the foundation weakens. And eventually, everything collapses. After a few generations, the family returns to the exact place where it began, poor again.
A man falls in love with a woman. He pursues her. Both of them change for each other, adjust for each other; routines, habits, lifestyle, even personalities. At first, it feels like growth. But soon, it becomes a sacrifice. Expectations increase. Small disagreements turn into constant conflict. Love fades into resentment. Whether they separate or stay together without affection, they arrive at the same place they started, two strangers.
I once read a line, “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” This is not just a political observation. It is a universal pattern. The same cycle exists in families, relationships, careers, empires, and even within individuals. Strength creates comfort. Comfort creates complacency. Complacency breeds weakness. Weakness invites hardship. And hardship forges strength again. No one escapes this loop. No nation, no family, no relationship, no individual is an exception. They say ‘History repeats itself’ because of these circular patterns. They say tables turn because of these circular patterns.
The timelines differ.
It may take days.
It may take decades.
It may take centuries.
But the destination is often the same.
People change. Places change. Time moves forward.
Yet the patterns remain unchanged.
The world doesn’t just move forward.
It returns. It rotates. It circles.
Again.
And again.
And again.
The mistake most people make is trying to fight the cycle, or worse, pretending it doesn’t exist. The real intelligence lies in recognising the pattern early and flowing with it consciously.
The cycle will continue.
The question is not whether it will happen again.
The question is whether you will be trapped inside it, or flow with it with awareness.
Inkwellery by Abhi 