I honestly believe that laughter is the best medicine!
Nothing like friends getting together, laughing and having a blast to lift the mullygrubs, remove the cloud of discouragement or to bring comfort during times of depression.
As the quote in the photo says, I also believe tears ARE healing.
I’ve never in my life understood why people say “stop crying, it doesn’t make you feel better” when sometimes it actually does. Don’t get me wrong, if it’s a 2 year old pitching a fit, that is completely unreasonable and the parent needs to stop it before they have to endure the “fits” of a bratty teenager.
We, especially men, often feel guilty for crying. Many think it is a sign of weakness, but I disagree.
I think it shows great strength to expose a heart that is ripped apart so much so that the tears are flowing.
It takes great courage to show the side of you that is vulnerable while you are enduring great pain.
It is a courageous thing to allow tears to start the healing process.
There is something cleansing about allowing the flood gates of tears to just go. I can’t explain it, but I can tell you how I feel after allowing my heart and soul to release those emotions that have been pinned up inside.
Sometimes there are things that we simply can’t control and they often drive us to tears. Instead of fighting to hold them in, let them go and let the healing process start to take effect. Once you release those feelings and the pressures of what weighs you down, you will be able to see clearer, feel better and can start taking the necessary steps to move forward.
Besides…your tears are very precious. Don’t believe me, check this out. Psalm 56:8
When we empty our heart of hurt, God can take what is tattered, torn and in a million pieces and make it better than we ever imagined.
What are your personal thoughts about the healing property of tears?
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While laughter is the best medicine, often times, tears are completely healing.
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I’m guilty of holding my tears/pain in. But tears are precious to God and it does take courage to let them flow.
I know personally how important it is for me to shed tears since the loss of my husband. I have written about this on my blog at https://reflectionsfrommyporchswing.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/handling-the-holidays-after-a-loss/
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@TC – letting tears go exposes that which is most precious to us at that moment. its tough. i do to, but lately, seems i cry more than i want to…i can’t stop them. 🙂 thank you for the sweet encouragement you are in my world!
@Candy – I’m praying for you – such a loss – thank you for sharing your link so others can easily be encouraged. its such a needed thing! i hope others will do the same.
{{HUGS}} to you both!
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