20/02/2022
“All through history, tears have [symbolically and actually] done three works: called the spirits to one’s side, repelled those who would bind the simple soul, and healed the injuries of poor human bargains.
There are times in a woman’s life when she cries and cries and cries, and even though she may have the succor and support of her loved ones, still she cries. Something in this crying keeps the predator away, keeps away unhealthy desire or gain that will ruin her.
Tears are part of the mending of rips in the psyche where energy has leaked away. The matter is serious, but the worst does not occur—our light is not stolen—for tears make us conscious. There is no chance to go back to sleep when one is weeping. . .
Sometimes a woman says, “I am tired of crying, I want it to stop.” But it is her soul that is making tears, and they are her protection. So she must keep on till the time of need is over. Some women marvel at all the water their bodies can produce when they weep. It will not last forever, only till the soul is done with its wise expression.”
~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes
www.clarissapinkolaestes.com
Art by Jessica Fry
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