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Crying

When we are born we cry that we are come To this great stage of fools.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

1564–1616

CRYING IS THE MOST therapeutic thing that you can do. That is, unless you allow it to go on too long, when it will result in headaches, swollen sinuses, red nose and an unattractive appearance. If the cause of your despair is tragic, then continue to cleanse your soul, for that is what crying is – a cleansing of the soul.

Scientists have found that tears contain a harmful chemical which can lead to a build up of toxins in the body, so releasing them can cleanse the body too. Crying is a healing process.

Visualisation: It has been a hot summer. Everywhere you look dust has settled on the trees, bushes and flowers, their dusty leaves limp and lifeless. Roads are covered in dirt which is thrown up into the air by every passing car. The air is polluted.

In the distance you hear the crash of thunder, and lightning flashes across the sky, and as big drops of rain begin to fall you glance out of the window. The landscape is being transformed. Trees are glistening with raindrops, bushes have an iridescent glow and the colours of the flowers are being restored to their natural glory.

As you cry, imagine this cleansing taking place within your body and mind. Get rid of the chemicals and glow within.

Affirmation: Cry – cleanse – heal.