Sometimes our emotions overcome us and we have no recourse but to release.
And we cry.
Because we must.
And because it washes the bad away...at least for a while.
An emotional purging, cleansing.
A time to cry.
Seth: Why do people cry?
Maggie: What do you mean?
Seth: I mean, what happens physically?
Maggie: Well... umm... tear ducts operate on a normal basis to lubricate and protect the eye and when you have an emotion they overact and create tears.
Seth: Why? Why do they overact?
Maggie: [pause] I don't know.
Seth: Maybe... maybe emotion becomes so intense your body just can't contain it. Your mind and your feelings become too powerful, and your body weeps.
~~ From CITY OF ANGELS
2 comments:
I'm a frequent crier. I get made fun of (affectionately) in my family, but I kinda like that about myself.
BTW - you are doing so good regarding your training! Amazing as always T.
Deborah, I'm maybe not a "frequent" crier, but I can cry easily. I usually hold it back, but realize that when I don't, and let it go, the purging always does me good.
And thank you, D. I'm trying. Giving it my best. :)
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