#07 The Power of Crying and Why It's Not Bad

What is your relationship with crying? How does it feel to cry? Many of us (young and old) have been told not to cry, or that it’s not ok to show emotions in that way. We are often embarrassed or even ashamed to be seen to cry. However, crying is a natural response to some of the things we will experience as human beings. So, I invite you to ponder your relationship with crying and perhaps let go of the negative label a little.In this episode I speak about:the cultural view on crying, sadness and angerhow other people’s opinions about crying can influence our ownbeing curious about what our body may be telling uswhy it’s unhealthy to suppress certain emotions for long periodscrying at an ecstatic dance event and why it felt GREATthe unhealthy pressure on men to suppress emotionsallowing all feelings to surface, in yoga and otherwisethe energy it can take to not crywho can you comfortably cry with?tears of joy and gratitudeI mention the amazing poet, Hollie McNish.Themes: Emotional Health, BoundariesAt the end, I share a poem written by me.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.thebirthrecoverycoach.com.