I have a confession:
Sometimes I cry when I'm not sure why.
I get this trait from my mother, who claims she got it from her grandfather. It's in the Jagoda genes. Half blessing, half curse [depending on when this trait rears itsugly head] - either way, it is mine.
Is this, perhaps, a gift from the Spirit? Instead of feeling "cursed" I'm thinking maybe I should recognize my blessings. These feelings are mine, and I should not be embarrassed by them - even when they are displayed so unattractively in front of the masses. I can be moved by song, spoken or written words, or gestures by a loved one.
I feel. And sometimes I cry. But that does not make me weak.
Sometimes I cry when I'm not sure why.
I get this trait from my mother, who claims she got it from her grandfather. It's in the Jagoda genes. Half blessing, half curse [depending on when this trait rears its
Is this, perhaps, a gift from the Spirit? Instead of feeling "cursed" I'm thinking maybe I should recognize my blessings. These feelings are mine, and I should not be embarrassed by them - even when they are displayed so unattractively in front of the masses. I can be moved by song, spoken or written words, or gestures by a loved one.
I feel. And sometimes I cry. But that does not make me weak.
3 observations:
I'm a crier too :) I was quite insecure about for a long time. The second half of my twenties has proven to be a good time for becoming comfortable with such parts of who I am. However, I do sometimes wish that, when angry, I could articulate my feelings in words rather than just sobbing :) But oh well. It truly is a gift though, the ability to express one's feelings. And quite healthy!
I do think it is a gift, but I do see how it would be nice to be able to control it a little more at times.
Sometimes I feel like I come across as completely cold and heartless because I am not always a crier and other times I'm grateful for the ability to (usually) keep it together.
there isn't a woman alive who doesn't do this, kate. what with life, hormones, stress and memories we're bound to have "sad days". as a matter of fact, it's healthy to let it out, that means it isn't growing into something worse inside your spirit. i applaud you for admitting it happens.
~sarah b
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