Tears

There is a sacredness in tears.
They are not the mark of weakness,
but of power.
They speak more eloquently
than ten thousand tongues.
They are messengers of
overwhelming grief ...
and unspeakable love.
- Washington Irving

Those who don't know how to weep
with their whole heart,
don't know how to laugh either
- Golda Meir

The soul would have no rainbow,
Had the eyes no tears.
- John Vance Cheney

Tears and laughter cleanse the heart.
- jlh

Are you holding back long-suppressed emotions? Let your feelings flow, right now.

While some of us wear our emotions on our sleeve, others keep feelings bottled up for decades. Strike a balance. If you are suffering with unexpressed frustration or grief, let the tears flow. Then find a friend to laugh with. Laughter, however artificial it feels, lightens the saddest moments and bonds us to family and friends.

Further reading: How to Cope with Loneliness

How to Deal with Rejection

Coping With Loss, Grief, and the Fear Of Your Own Mortality

Feeling Used and Left Out

Coping with Heartbreak