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What does it mean?
Joyful moments turn to sorrow as life passes and never returns.
In plain terms
Happiness and sadness pass quickly.
What can you take from it?
Cherish moments as they fade.

Where it applies

  • love
  • aging

Putting it to work

  • value the present
  • accept loss

Questions to consider

  • What moments will you never get back?
  • Does sadness make joy meaningful?

Another view

Some memories can be revisited.

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