Inspired by Yamamoto Tsunetomo and basic math

Next logical number in this sequence: 1, 2, 1, X

Next logical word in this sequence: Emptiness, Form, Emptiness, Y

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X = 2, Y = Form

Conclusion: Life is a circle, not a line.