During a morning stroll through our neighborhood, I had a meaningful conversation with my three-year-old daughter, Lily. While her father and older sister took the dog on a longer hike, Lily, dressed in her beloved fairy costume, held my hand as the warm sun bathed us in light. “What should we talk about?” I asked, eager for her thoughts.
In her innocent wisdom, she looked up at me with her big, round eyes and stated, “You know, Mommy, sometimes we have to cry.” I chuckled at her unexpected observation, yet as we continued our walk and she stopped to pick flowers, her words resonated deeply. The emotional rollercoaster of recent days had left me grappling with uncertainty and sadness.
Curious, I asked her, “Why do you think sometimes we need to cry?” She replied earnestly, “Because it is inside our bodies, and we have to let it out,” as she handed me a delicate flower.
As the day unfolded, I found myself grappling with feelings I didn’t want to confront. The tension in my body grew palpable, especially after a series of minor irritations with my husband and children. Once the kids were asleep, I sat on my bed, recognizing the tightening in my shoulders. Instead of embracing the sadness, I concocted a list of distractions. I thought about losing weight, changing my hairstyle, or even training for a marathon to escape the discomfort.
In the midst of my frantic planning, a gentle voice within reminded me: “What if you allow yourself to feel this? Remember, sometimes we have to cry.” This insight from my daughter hit hard, as it often does when children impart their wisdom.
I began to reflect on how I readily accept my children’s tears and emotions while denying my own. As I opened myself up to my feelings, the tears began to flow. I thought about all the reasons crying can be healing: emotions can become overwhelming and need release, holding feelings inside can cause more pain, and sometimes, life’s challenges warrant an emotional response. Crying helps us move forward and find clarity amidst chaos.
In these uncertain times, it’s perfectly okay to let the tears come. I realized that while I don’t want to be consumed by them, I must embrace my emotions to fully experience life’s beauty.
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Summary:
This article shares a touching moment between a mother and her young daughter, exploring the importance of allowing oneself to cry. The mother learns from her child that expressing emotions is a necessary part of being human, especially in challenging times. Embracing tears leads to personal clarity and acceptance, highlighting the balance between acknowledging sadness and finding joy.