Remember you are water. Cry. Release. Flow.

Remember you are water. Cry. Release. Flow.

Although the views may be changing, showing emotions openly in society is still a bit of a taboo. When we are young, crying is one of our main methods of communication, as our verbal ability takes a while to develop. We are trained, in a way, that through using our voice, we will eventually get our desired outcome. As we grow older, our cries morph into words and language, but the goal remains the same.

As we mature to adulthood, our voice becomes stifled by society and the norms by which we are expected to adhere. However, this also includes part of what makes us compassionate and empathize with our peers and family members. When we are told to refrain from crying or are told that doing so equates with weakness, we prevent an integral aspect of who we are. We feel deeply, yet are told to only show surface feelings. Don’t even get me started on the effect society’s need for stifling emotions has on violence and toxic masculinity…
There is a biological reason why we cry. It serves as an emotional release and can send the feel good chemicals to course through our body. When we are told to hide or stuff down feelings, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to feel better. Who among us haven’t felt a little better after a good cry? Crying can help other areas of our lives, as the act of crying can work as a pressure relief valve, in a way. Giving ourselves the opportunity to literally cry it out can make us stronger and more resilient. Stronger than hiding emotions? You betcha.

Being like water can also remind us of the power we hold within ourselves. The fierce storms that churn beneath a darkened sky contains the same matter that meanders down a slow and windy creek. We also contain the calmness and veracious energies within. But, just like when beavers alter the flow of water with a dam, pushing down our emotions can cause our lives to go off course. We can harness our personal power through encouraging ourselves and others to feel and release emotions.