All of us at the table are at least going through something,just overcame a trial, or one is on the horizon...
Is it ok to cry ? That is the question..
I find tears therapeutic..but only two weeks ago,I was in a situation where I did not want to cry in front of a dear man that had just lost his wife..It could have ruined his day, so I left church in order to avoid him seeing me cry..Cause let me tell you..it was one of those ugly cries..where stuff is coming out your noise and you look real bad, and for me..that is the cry , I don't want people to see..
The other cries I have are ones that happen when I am with friends or loved ones and we share a sweet story, watching a movie,reading a blog..sharing emotions with people we care about..
I believe God made some people more emotional than others..Sometimes, It happens to my disadvantage and I become a drama queen ,but sometimes it is ok to share a special cleansing time with others.
I am all about not wearing a mask, but my husband says I can take it to far every now and then..There is balance with tears, just like every other emotion we share..
My point is..Don't hold back tears that let someone know you love or feel or know what they are going through..It is ok , in my opinion to cry..I am an emotional person and have to remind myself that everyone is not quite in the open as me. That's ok..but, just let go sometimes..you might be surprised that it's ok to share ..It shows you care and love, and isn't this what we as Christians are all about ?
Too deep for a Thursday..Let me know what you are thinking..
Loving you all..Robin
5 comments:
I think everybody needs a good cry every now and then! Let's get together and cry over coffee- well, maybe laugh till we cry over coffee!
Hi Robin,
My sister calls me hard hearted Hannah because I am just one of those people who rarely cries. I do not try to keep from crying, I just don't. I tend to do my crying when I am angry. Then, it all breaks loose. I am very tender hearted especially with kids and animals, and sometimes am very moved by them, but tears just aren't part of the package.
It never bothers me when friends tear up around me. To me, it shows the depths of their feelings. I can't say that I wish I cried more, because that's the way God designed my emotions. But, I have found that when I really need a good cry...something insignificant will set it off...something not worth crying about!
Women....complex or what?????
I think the older I get (and I know I'm not old!) the more emotional I am and more prone to cry. Jeremy hates seeing me cry and he usually thinks it's because I'm mad at him! :) I know he thinks I'm crazy though when crying over a blog (I've done that a lot) or a TV commerical! But you're right, it's good to cry and let it out.
I am saving my tears for June 21st!
I cry for JOY and I'll cry if it rains and I'll cry cause it is so hot!
shannon
Robin, I know exactly who and when you are talking about. I was so afraid I was going to run into him and do the very same thing. But, every time I see him, he is smiling and so upbeat I feel ashamed to even feel sad in his presence. What a wonderful encouragement that is to all those around him! And I was fine at my son's wedding this past weekend until he came and put his arms around me at the reception and said, "Mom, we're about to leave". That's all it took, and I was awash in tears- happy tears, but tears nonetheless. And it was ok!
Love and Blessings, Diane
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