There are moments in our lives when we are presented with an event that brings us joy, be it through an achievement, through the presence of someone we love, or through anything else that makes our heart warm. But it can happen that suddenly, in the blink of an eye, the joy disappears.

When I was a child, a neighbor who was very sympathetic to our family's needs installed a pool in our backyard. It was a simple pool made of plastic canvas and an iron frame, but for me and my sisters it was a great achievement, something that made us very happy. But it happened that the joy didn't last long, because on the same day, after taking our first shower on a sunny afternoon, my father, upon arriving home drunk in the late afternoon, in a moment of fury, took a knife and cut the entire pool. I remember, as if it were yesterday, the water spreading across the yard and the pain it was to see my reason for joy disappear so quickly.

Perhaps you have also experienced something similar, of interrupted joy. I realized throughout my life that other disappointments came, dreams that went down the drain that led me to frustration. But, from the moment I began to understand that life could not be focused on contrary circumstances, but on God, everything began to change.

I know that many people can feel the weight of losses in difficult times, like when great achievements seem to slip through their fingers. It's natural to feel sadness or frustration, but don't be discouraged. Life is made of cycles, and falls often prepare us for new beginnings and even greater victories.

Remember that even in moments of darkness, there is the possibility of starting over. Keep faith, hope and resilience. What is lost today can make room for something even more significant tomorrow. It is not the end, but part of the learning and growth that life offers us. Strength and courage!

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