I am not sure if it is a sign of emotional weakness, or that I care so much about what I do and the people in my life, but my tears flow easily. Maybe It is part of the gene pool — Dad was a lot like that, as is my daughter, Jasmine.
I remember when I was in boarding school and my teacher would tell me that it was OK to bury my head in my pillow and cry because I missed my parents. I always felt better when the tears dried up. Now I just surprise myself how quickly my eye get damp.
Those who know me, find my getting choked up quite normal. For others, it’s probably borderline strange behavior, in this “men don’t cry” culture. I think tears can help normalize pent-up emotions and make us all a little more human. Besides vulnerability is not necessarily a bad thing, and our eyes can provide a glimpse into our souls.
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