I'll cry if I want to...!!

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I have been on an emotional roller coaster the last few days!  This is partly due to the full moon which as we all know was very close to earth and lots of people have been feeling a surge of negative emotions, tiredness, sleeplessness and irritability.  I had all of those emotions and have felt the need to weep buckets of tears.  I know that these tears are healing and need to be released in order to make me feel better which I am happy to report they have!

I know from personal experience that there are times when I haven't gone with the flow of my tears.  I have held them back, swallowed the emotion and even nipped myself to distract myself from crying with pain.  I thought it wasn't the right time, I thought I would make others uncomfortable, I was afraid if I started I may not stop. I have come to realise that crying is essential for emotional well being and harmony. 

Crying is often recommended by therapists and in self-help articles found in newspapers and magazines.  However, people still apologize for doing it.  But tears have a biological benefit because tension is released when we cry.  Crying also lubricates the eyes. and provides a physical catharsis that allows the body to discharge certain toxins.

We need to know that crying provides an emotional benefit. You can feel relieved and more relaxed after crying. Stress can also play havoc with your health. Stress is released when we cry and therefore crying has a positive effect on our mental and emotional health because it is a natural response in coping with pain and grief. Certain chemicals and hormones that are accumulated during stress create toxins, and it is these toxins that are released when we cry. Crying also releases a chemical called endorphins that make us happy. That’s why we feel better after a good cry.

So the next time you get hurt, feel sad or little bit down don’t apologize for the tears. Go ahead and have a good cry. You’ll keep your stress level down and improve your health if you do.

I once read that tears flow from the waterfall in your heart when you need to heal!!

Here's hoping that you don't have many reasons to cry! (But if you do....its healthy).

Love and Blessings,

Jean Fisher-Taylor x