Sob Story

Tears are all too often given the shaft. In the past, if I were to think about tears I would envision crying. Then I would think about being hurt, sad, unwanted, used, injured and everything else negative. However, I am beginning to see a whole new side to these mascara running, eye puffing creatures. Lately, tears have been pouring out of my eyes at record amounts. Why have I been boo hooing around the clock these days? I have no earthly clue. This definitely turned my thinking cap on.  Why do we tie such a negative connotation to tears?  I have been treating tears as my enemy my whole life, but I think its time I cut them some slack.

Did you know that even when you are not crying, tears flow from your lacrimal glands with every blink, moistening your eyes. This moisture helps to maintain healthy vision. Tears clear your eyes of debris and allow light to enter your eyes so you can see.

How interesting is that?? Tears make it possible for us to see, they wash us clean of distractions. In my past, holding back my tears may have kept me from seeing the light. I think it might be about time we take a stand for our watery friends! Yea they may puff my eyes up to the size of a peach and turn them as red as tomatoes, but that's only one side of their story.
Is the problem that we are facing holding back our tears? Maybe, just maybe, if we gave a little more respect to our cryin' eyes we would have a much better view of the world. . .
We need tears. So stop holding yourself back and let 'em flow!

"Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting."
Psalm 126:5

Are tears the secret to life?

Have a blessed week!

xoxo

Kathryn