I’ve been told that my family could cry at the drop of a hat, which I wouldn’t doubt. It’s inevitable; I was born into a family of criers, which inevitably, makes me a crier as well.

I remember being one of the only girls to cry in my class when readingThe Diary of Anne Frank in fourth grade. I also remember being the only person who cried in my class when watching the movies The Butterfly Circus and Pay It Forward during my middle school days.

But books and movies weren’t the only things that brought tears to my eyes or filled my soul with emotion. I used to cry when I thought I upset someone or even worse, disappointed someone. I cried when mean words were said, when lies were told, and when I was frustrated with rude responses. I cried from unfairness, wanting to be like someone else, and wishing I would have done things differently.

However, it’s not only frustrating or sad things that draw tears to the eyes of an emotionally filled person.

I cry when I think about being a teacher and the impact it will have on so many kids. I cry when someone else get’s so happy that they have that look of awe on their face. I cry when I’m happy to see someone I haven’t seen in a long time. I cry when I see people walk down the aisle to marry the person they've always dreamt about. I cry when I see sweet old couples having dinner and loving every minute of time together.

While I grow older and continue to mature, I’ve found that the strong emotions I feel do not disappear. The emotions I feel influence the decisions I make in my life, have lead me to the people I hold close, and have helped me to create the person I am today. It is a part of me and is not something I will grow out of this year, next year, or for years to come.

Which is ok!

There is so much power behind emotions and there is so much that can be done if you harness that power. There is softness behind the eyes of an emotionally filled person that shows the genuineness that person has to offer, and there is great value behind the words spoken as that person has empathy for any given situation.

Above all, there is a promise that goes without saying, that an emotionally filled person will give you the time, energy, and thought that is needed to help in any given situation.