the healing power of crying

In the design of humans, we were gifted with the healing mechanism of crying.

Through crying we have the capacity to release stress and to restore balance within ourselves.

Now think about the many ways we may have been prevented from crying throughout our lives. We might have been shushed, sent away or even punished.

These cultural responses to crying co opt our capacity to self sooth and self balance. They encourage repression and shutting off from the big feelings that have prompted the crying. These big feelings are worthy of tears. They are worthy of the space needed to restore the balance.

Invitation
How do you respond to the natural urge to cry?

Sending so much love to all of those beautiful urges, those beautiful tears and even the beautiful snotty nose that might accompany your tears.

Your tears are beautiful and welcome. See less