Crying

Why do human beings cry?  It's truly a mystery to me.  We cry when we are happy.  We cry when we are sad.  Angry, hurt, scared....

But why??

What is the purpose?  Does it make us feel better?  Or just give us a headache?  

Sometimes, there is an urge to cry that is so intense, nothing can stop it.   It can be scary to start crying at times, because there is no telling when it will stop.  If ever.  

Controlling emotions can be nearly impossible, but we all do it 99% of the time.  Because we know that if we didn't, we would be acting in socially inappropriate ways most of the time.  So everything goes through a filter.

Some people "wear their heart on their sleeve" meaning show their emotions, openly and without shame.  Is that good?  Healthy?  Or should we be more protective of our poor hearts?

How do we protect our hearts?  Is it, in fact, possible to do?  

Tears are falling.  For myself, for my dreams, for my kids.  

Don't we all dream of having a perfect life?  One where we are happy, live at peace with ourselves and others.  Where simple problems have simple solutions, and there are no complicated problems.  

I don't know.  All I know at this moment is crying.