Are You Stuck in a Karmic Cycle That’s Holding You Back?

Are You Stuck in a Karmic Cycle That’s Holding You Back

Amit had always been hardworking. He put in extra hours, took on responsibilities beyond his role, and constantly pushed himself to prove his worth. But no matter what he did, he kept hitting the same invisible wall.

At one company, he was passed over for promotions. At another, his ideas were ignored until someone else took credit for them. When he finally landed a leadership role, his team didn’t respect him. Different jobs, different environments—same story.

Frustrated, Amit started wondering: Why does this keep happening to me?

One day, he confided in a former professor who had always given him sound advice. The professor listened, then asked, "Have you ever considered that the common thread in all these situations… is you?"

Amit was taken aback. "What do you mean? I work harder than anyone I know!"

The professor smiled. "That’s exactly the problem. You’re stuck in a karmic cycle where you believe your worth is tied to how much you struggle. Until you change that belief, life will keep making you prove it."

As Amit reflected, he started seeing the pattern clearly. He realized karmic cycles are lessons that repeat until we break them.

Here are the key signs you might be stuck in a karmic cycle:

• Repetitive Struggles in Different Situations – Whether it’s work, finances, or relationships, the same challenges keep showing up, even when circumstances change.

• Feeling Like You’re Always Giving More Than You Get – You overextend yourself, yet recognition, success, or balance always seem out of reach.

• Ignoring Patterns, Hoping for a Different Outcome – You keep telling yourself, “This time will be different,” but the result is always the same.

• Emotional Triggers That Feel Disproportionate – A small setback makes you feel like a failure. A minor criticism leaves you questioning everything. The emotions feel deeper than the situation itself.

• The Feeling of Being Stuck, No Matter What You Try – You switch jobs, move cities, change strategies—yet somehow, the struggle follows you.

Once Amit recognized the cycle, he took steps to change it:

✔️ He Changed His Mindset – Instead of proving his worth through struggle, he started valuing ease and balance.

✔️ He Stopped Overcompensating – He worked smart, not just hard, and let go of the need to "earn" respect through suffering.

✔️ He Set Boundaries – He stopped saying yes to extra work that drained him.

✔️ He Shifted His Energy – He started believing he deserved success without exhaustion—and opportunities began aligning.

A year later, Amit landed a leadership role where his ideas were valued, his efforts were recognized, and for the first time, he felt respected without having to fight for it.

What About You?

Do you feel like life is making you repeat the same struggles? Are there patterns—at work, in friendships, in your mindset—that feel stuck?

💬 Let’s talk in the comments: Have you ever identified and broken a karmic cycle in your life? How did you do it? Your insight might help someone else break free today! ✨