Tuesday Talks #10 - It's Okay to Cry

I reached the school crying. Took a deep breath, wiped off the tears and put a fresh smile on my face. At least others' day should not be negative! Don't worry, your happy soul is still happy. This scene happened only twice. Once when our pet passed away and another time when someone's words hit me really hard, very hard. It's okay to cry.

The pillow which absorbed your tears, the walls of the room or washroom which heard you cry, the mirror which mimicked your expressions, the sad songs and quotes which understood you far better than anyone else, all of these became your best friends when nobody was there to give a shoulder to cry on, when you couldn't tell anyone anything.

It feels so light after crying, right? As if you just removed a gigantic burden off your mind, as if you jumped off a mountain. Phew! Suddenly, the world around you becomes a movie. You get a better understanding of what to do next.

Sometimes people misunderstand this emotion as a tactic to gain sympathy. We can't explain our point to everyone every time. It's utter foolishness and wastage of time. Many a times, you are labelled as weak if you cry. But trust me, it's okay to cry! We are humans and not machines. Emotions do not discriminate whether you are a woman or a man, black or white, rich or poor. We have feelings and emotions and we have the right to express them. It's natural. Sometimes we are alone and the other times we have our family or friends as the helping hand.

Never ever burrow your feelings inside you. Never! It's really dangerous. If you have to grow and progress in life, you need to overcome these barriers first. Then only you'll be able to focus on what you really want in life. At times, we need to let our emotions out, it's healthy. Wash away every negative feeling with those precious tears. The past will never change and the future is uncertain so enjoy the present moment. God has planned the best for you, you just need to wait and trust in the Power. 

Whenever you feel like crying, do it. Of course, your problems won't vanish magically but it will surely lighten up your mood. Also, think of all the things that brought you where you are today. Recall your past successes. Remember how we all found it so hard to do math problems in class 2nd but now- Boom! We laugh seeing those. See life that way. If you are in a situation that is really bad and is making you worried, think of all your past accomplishments where you thought you wouldn't make it but you nailed it and proved that you are a champion, no matter how high the mountain in front of you is. Keep a positive mindset, I swear it works everytime.

So, it's okay to cry!

- Sargun Saini

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