What Is More Dangerous Than A Person Who Has Stopped Crying? Nothing! -Missy Kent

I had this in my mind and kept looking it up, to no avail. Has no one actually said that? Well, it’s about damn time!

I am sensitive. As such, I cry a lot. I try not to cry, but I really shouldn’t stop it. It’s healing.

I have had people try to embarrass me for being so sensitive. Sorry, bro. Can’t change who I am.

I have had people try to entertain or distract me from my tears. Valiant effort, my dude!

But when I am crying, it is because I am feeling something that is too big for my body to contain. Whether it is war and famine on the other side of the world, animals being abused, a sad book, or personal disappointments (just to name a few), the only way for me to process what is going on is to feel the feelings. And then, the way to let it go is usually to cry.

Maybe I cry several times. Over many days or weeks. Whatever it takes.

Sometimes, things can’t be solved. I, personally, cannot fix everything that is wrong in the world. But I can certainly do my part to make it better.

And that is where the quote comes in.

As long as I am crying, it is because I feel helpless. Helpless to change the activities of other cultures on the other side of the world, or helpless to rewrite the ending of a stupid book.

When I devise a plan, that is when the crying stops. The pain that was focused inward is now outlining my next steps. Steps for good things to happen. Steps for positive action.

So cry those tears, my friends! Cry, and do not be ashamed!

But then, when the crying is done, go and make changes. Make the world a better place for those who come behind us!