tears

crying seems to serve countless purposes.

we cry when we experience physical pain.
losing a loved one makes us cry.
too much stress brings tears.
lack of sleep; the same.
sometimes we cry out of joy.
eyes well up when the Spirit is especially strong.
that salty water can even just refresh the eyes.
we know crying will invoke pity.
when life gets hard, tears express frustration.

but true sobbing? it seems to only come when the heart aches. when the pain is deep inside the soul. love hurts; and it makes us cry. those warm droplets seem to express the pain better than any words; written or spoken.

and yet, we still bother to love. at the risk of getting hurt. is it worth it? often, the argument to go on loving would seem irrational. and maybe that's what love is. irrational. no matter how ridiculous it may seem from the outside, we seek it regardless.

pain throws your heart to the ground...
but I know the heart of life is good ♥

in love, we find happiness and fulfillment. it brings out the best in us. the sun shines down on us and smiles surface so much easier! we desire more to serve those we love because we know it will make them happy. but when it could end up hurting so badly? why keep up?

because "men are that they might have joy!" rejoice. love anyway. celebrate the wonderful gem of love. yes, it's ok to cry when it hurts, but remember why you loved.
be grateful for the capacity to love.
       and to cry.
love to that full capacity.
       and cry your hardest when you need to.