Opposite Ends of the Spectrum

"Even the strongest and bravest must sometimes weep.

It shows they have a great heart,

one that can feel compassion for others."

BRIAN JACQUES

Born June 15, 1939

("His style of writing was as descriptive as possible

in his Redwall series because his first readers 

were the children of the Royal Wavertree School for the Blind.")

Whether male or female, weeping releases repressed emotions and cleanses the soul.  We can weep for joy or sorrow if we simply give ourselves permission.  There is a physical reaction with our breathing altering patterns and our body shaking.  Our stored thoughts are released like swirling water escaping down a drain.

When our tears slowly stop, we may feel physically exhausted, but our minds feel a liberation.  By releasing all that is pent up inside, we have cleared the way for more compassionate thoughts and deepening acceptance.

The act of grieving or celebrating are on opposite ends of the spectrum, and yet they are parallel in impacting our body and mind.  Whether we are overflowing with joy or sorrow, our bodies  experience emotions to the fullest sending sensations throughout our physical selves.

Weeping cleanses our hearts allowing us to feel compassion for others more deeply.  Our heart reopens,  prepared to embrace the spectrum of  sorrow.  Our experiences make us stronger and better prepared to witness the weeping of others.