The Gentle Magic of Tears That Softens the Heart

When tears overflow, it is surely a signal from deep within your heart.

As you touch many scenes and the feelings of others every day, don't you sometimes find yourself suddenly leaving your own emotions aside?

I, too, used to always try to live up to someone's expectations, working hard to keep a 'good face' on.

But one evening, tears I could no longer suppress spilled out softly.

For the first time, I felt my heart quietly unravel, realizing, 'Ah, it is okay for me to feel things properly, too.'

I think there is a mysterious magic in tears.

Sadness, joy, being moved, or loneliness.

When various feelings fill your chest, they flow out as tears.

In that moment, I feel as though I can know my own 'true feelings'—the ones I show to no one—better than anyone else.

The feeling of your body and heart suddenly becoming lighter after shedding tears.

This is somewhat similar to the stillness after a deep breath or the soft sense of security when soaking slowly in a bath.

The world after you finish crying can sometimes look as clear as the sky after the rain.

If your emotions feel stuck in your chest right now.

Please try gently opening up your five senses.

Slowly savor a bite of something delicious.

Listen to your favorite music and smell the breeze.

Gently turn your awareness to the temperature of the cup against your skin or the afternoon light entering the room.

When you cannot find an exit for your heart, the sensations of your body can sometimes bring you back to 'here and now'.

I often surrender myself to sad movies or books and cry.

After shedding tears to my heart's content, I drink my favorite herbal tea and quietly soothe myself for a while.

The 'I have to do my best' in my head quiets down, and the tension in my shoulders fades away.

All your tears are proof that you are living authentically.

When you want to cry, please do not blame yourself; instead, embrace yourself and acknowledge that 'my heart is truly here.'

You are truly okay just as you are.

Once your tears dry, you will be able to encounter new scenery again.

I, too, fluctuate daily, but I cherish my feelings in order to live a life without regrets.

I would be happy if we could walk through such days together, gently.

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May a gentle breeze blow for you today as well.