It's Okay to Cry

"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 the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love." ~Washington Irving~

Good evening dear ones. Grief hits people in many different ways. We can be triggered by a smell, a song, a book, a picture, or maybe just a thought that crosses our mind. The reasons we grieve can be different too. We could be mourning the loss of a relationship, a death in the family, or the loss of ourselves. It is a process that most, if not all, people have been through. It is a difficult process, especially if you feel you need to push yourself through it for the sake, and comfort of others.

No one should tell you how long you should take to grieve. No one should tell you not to cry. No one should tell you how you should grieve, and no one should tell you to 'just get over it'. Tears are an act of cleansing the heart and soul. You should never feel ashamed, or embarrassed about letting them fall. They are natural and the body's way of helping us work through the pain when it feels unbearable. The pangs of grief may never fully disappear, but they will lessen over time. Allowing ourselves to cry when we need to, get mad when we need to, and rest when it all just gets too much, means we are working through it. We are gaining the strength day by day to continue moving forward, one step at a time.

My loves, be good to yourselves, and each other. Don't let a day go by without letting your loved ones know how you feel. Be kind, Be Peace, and Be Love. Yesterday is past, and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and love for today. - Live - Laugh - Love - Namaste