This is such a natural thing….it’s the shedding of tears…..and this will happen for so many reasons…..the birth of a baby…the loss of a loved one…..heartache…..heartbreak…..happiness….excitement….sadness and even anger. Crying is believed to be an outlet or a result of a burst of intense emotional sensations…such as surprise….joy or agony.
For me personally…..I can tear up from a sappy movie….to a Hallmark commercial. I don’t play favorites….you might say that I wear my heart on my sleeve in that respect.
There are numerous reasons why we cry….and I would bet my bottom dollar…..that you have cried right along with me on these examples too.
- Anger.….have you ever been so mad that you wanted to cry? Of course, you have…we all have….then the only difference is that some can control that emotion…..and the tears never flow.
- Sadness.…heartache…heartbreak. Where do I really begin with this emotion? I can tell you without hesitation that I have experienced them all….and will continue to do so….for the rest of my life…..why you ask? Because that is life. Personal examples for me…is when I long to see someone…..my heart will be sad…..and tears can easily well up in my eyes…or if I hurt someone’s feelings…..then that will weigh heavy on me….and I do my best to right the wrong. This list can go on and on.
- Loss…If the truth be known….loss goes hand in hand with sadness. But there are so many definitions of what loss truly is. When you lose a job…that promotion….or simply something that you really had your hopes set on. The loss of a loved one….the pet that was always by your side. Or maybe you simply lose your way…in life.
- Happiness….this emotion is the very best of all emotions that we experience……simply put because it awakens the heart and pleases the soul. This will stir up so much….this is where “happy tears” will come into play.
- Excitement…..I love this one….have you ever been so excited that it made you cry? Of course, you have…we all have….even if it only made your eyes “water up” a bit. The feelings of excitement will bubble up in your chest…..your heart will beat a bit faster…may even skip a beat or two….your palms may get a little clammy even….then when the event happens…no matter what it may be…..well, for me a tear or two will happen…..and that’s alright with me.
Crying…..The Great Stress Relief
I can attest that this is so true. I can honestly say that there have been many times that I am at my breaking point that I am at the point of no return…..well work for me sometimes will lead me to that point….where I am being pulled in more than one direction….crying…it happens sometimes……and you know what…..it really is okay.
Crying…..I must say is a wonderful way that our body needs for release…it’s okay really if you just need to”let it all out”…..because it’s what we do. I cherish the moments that I have happy tears…tears that help me heal….that touch my soul….that allows me to know that things will be alright and will all work out….never ever be afraid to let your feelings show….because you are only human.
My dear friend….never allow sadness to darken your day…..the sun will always rise and shine again. Stay safe…..always be happy as I send lots of love….from me to you.
—Brenda
xo
Great post, Brenda. Yes, crying shows we are human and is a great way to release what we are feeling. As I get older I cry about almost anything. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Denise. I always appreciate your kind words. 🙂