Every Tear Matters!!!

Every Tear Has a Story
I am a girl with eyes that often turn moist.

Sometimes they fill up so completely that it feels like the tears could pour out any moment. At other times, they flow freely—quietly, honestly, without asking for permission.

There are moments when I don’t even know why I am crying. Sometimes I know the reason, yet I don’t understand how I should respond to it. And sometimes, I feel the tears rising, but I hold them back—because the moment doesn’t feel safe enough to let them fall.

What Tears Are Often Mistaken For:

To the outside world, tears often mean only one thing.

• You are crying.
• You are sad.
• You are unhappy.
• You are experiencing emotional distress.
• You’re not strong enough.
• You are a failure.

But is that always true?
I don’t know all the answers—but I know this much:
Every tear matters.

Expectations That Live in Every Heart:

Like every human heart, mine carries expectations too. If I expect something, it means it matters to me. If I feel hurt, it means I cared.
If I want to be pampered, it means I trusted the people around me. These are not unreasonable demands. These are basic human emotions. At the very least, isn’t it natural to wish that someone understands why I am crying?

Yes, I feel that way too. And it is perfectly normal.

The Moment, I Choose Myself:

But then comes a moment—quiet, powerful, and deeply personal. A moment when I gather my strength. I wipe my tears. I stand still for a second. And then I tell myself gently, “It’s time to walk again.” Because ultimately, it is me who must stand for myself. No one else can do that for me.

Tears as a Tool for Introspection:
So now, every tear matters—to me. Every tear turns into a chance to stop, think, and reflect. As my teacher once beautifully said:

“When tears come with different emotions, it is a confirmation that you are human—and that you are still alive.”

And I believe that deeply.

Tears Are Not Only Born from Pain:

I proudly accept that I have tears when I am extremely happy. I have tears when I witness the beauty of nature. I have tears when I feel hurt or deeply sad. And yes, I even have tears when one of my students brings a new life into this world. Those tears are not weakness. They are proof of connection, sensitivity, and life.

My Tears Are My Strength:

I no longer fight with myself thinking that tears are a sign of weakness. Today, I see them as my strength. They remind me that I am alive. They tell me that I feel deeply. They assure me that my journey is not over yet. I still have promises to keep. I still have a long way to go.

As masterfully penned by Robert Frost:
“The woods are beautiful, dark, and deep, but I have miles to travel before I sleep, and I have promises to keep.”

Key Takeaway
Tears define awareness, not weakness. Every tear has a message; pay attention, take what you can from it, and then go on. Deep emotions are a quality that makes us human, not a weakness.

Cry if you must, but always remember to rise again.