Many people think that crying is a source of weakness. However, keeping your emotions bottled up inside is not healthy for your mental well-being. Crying does not mean that you're weak, it means that you are confronting the way you feel and addressing your sadness, anger or even happiness. You are allowed to have feelings and you are allowed to cry. We are only human and sometimes we don't have it all together and that is OK. So grab some tissues and read about all the benefits of watery eyes.
1. Addressing your feelings helps you move on
Crying allows you to let go of all the negative feelings and anger you have been keeping bottled up inside. Whether you cry in the moment or cry later on, moving on is a powerful thing. Letting go of extra baggage is the best thing you can do for yourself.
2. Being vulnerable allows you to connect with others on an emotional level.
Constantly putting on a brave face is a great skill to have but people may not be able to connect with you on a personal level. Being vulnerable allows you to connect with your friends on a more spiritual level.
3. Crying helps you cleanse negative emotions.
Allowing yourself to feel sad, angry or mad is a good thing. Once you have a good cry you will likely feel better about your situation. Moreover, you may even find clarity in problem solving and moving forward.
4. Crying allows you to be creative.
If you are a writer, artist or musician you can understand that being in tune with your emotions fuels your creativity.
5. Crying helps you let go of suffering and come to terms with the truth.
No one likes to hold grudges or have a grudge held against them for something that happened a long time ago. Crying helps you end emotional suffering and move forward with your life.