I Cry When I am Happy.
Does crying while happy make me an overly emotional person?
The phrase ‘happy tears’ is a true statement. Whenever I feel a great sense of joy, I tear up. I don’t do the ugly cry or have snot running down my nose. Nope. Just a great big ole smile on quiet tears streaming down my face.
This emotional display doesn’t only come when so momentous event happens. My happy tears join me when I watch ‘The Voice’ or when watching a wicked funny movie.
My tears only thrive on the happy.
As it happens, I don’t cry at the drop of a hat when I am sad. Those circumstances that involve sadness usually are extremely intense are the only way for me to weep.
I am the type that likes to see the good in everything. That mindset may be what holds off the sad tears. That same mindset may be what reinforces my happy tears.
Fun fact: Crying releases neurotransmitters named leucine encephalin. Leucine encephalin is a natural pain neutralizer. Sad tears trigger leucine encephalin to ease your pain.
When happy tears are flowing leucine encephalin makes you feel way happier. This little tidbit of information came from psychologist Oriana Aragón during an interview with Fathery.com.
Finally, understanding my tears of joy is just another path on my journey of self-discovery. I used to think I was on an island of my own when it came to my happy tears. The perspective has changed.
My happy tears are now the evidence of my high vibrations.
I love this feeling of being connected to the good times.
With that being said, I am watching the new season of ‘The Voice’ with a box of tissues.
UNAPOLOGETICALLY.
Thank you for letting me share.
Be kind. Be well. Smile
