🌿 Why Do I Cry So Easily?
- Cashmeira Henderson
- Sep 6
- 2 min read
Have you ever found yourself crying over something that seemed small? A song. A commercial. A passing comment from someone you love.
And then the shame sets in: “I’m too sensitive. I should be stronger.”
But here’s the truth: Your tears are not weakness. They’re a window into how God designed your body and your spirit to heal.
🧠 The Science of Tears
Neuroscience shows us that tears aren’t random. They’re your nervous system’s way of releasing built-up stress chemicals and signaling to others that you need care.
Crying often happens when your body moves from fight-or-flight into release. It’s a reset button your brain naturally uses.
So when you cry easily, it’s not a flaw. It’s your biology doing its job.
📖 What Scripture Says About Tears
Far from condemning tears, God honors them.
“You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” — Psalm 56:8
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” — Revelation 21:4
Every tear is noticed. Every tear is collected. And one day, every tear will be wiped away.
Your sensitivity isn’t a curse—it’s a way God shows His nearness.
✨ A Gentle Practice When Tears Come
Instead of apologizing for crying, try this:
Place your hand on your heart.
Breathe deeply and whisper: “Lord, thank You that even my tears are safe with You.”
Let yourself feel without shame.
This turns crying from something embarrassing into something holy.
💜 You’re Not Too Sensitive
You’re tender in a world that has taught itself to go numb. And that tenderness is a gift God wants to use—not something to hide.
The next time tears come, don’t push them away. See them as proof that your heart is still alive, still soft, still open to the presence of God.
📖 An Invitation to Reset
If your heart feels heavy with unspoken expectations, I want to share something that may feel like a deep breath for your soul:
✨ Releasing Expectations: A Picture Book for Your Soul ✨
You’ve prayed. You’ve journaled. You’ve tried to “just let it go.” But expectations still cling tight—leaving your heart anxious and your shoulders heavy.
That’s why I created this beautifully illustrated story (PDF).📖 It’s not a workbook. It’s not another “should” on your list. Instead, it feels like sitting down with a warm coffee and finally exhaling.
Inside, you’ll follow Anna’s journey of learning how to:
Understand why your brain clings to expectations (neuroscience, simply explained)
Practice a biblical breathing exercise that softens your stress response
Lay your burdens at the feet of Jesus, just as He invites in Matthew 11:28
Replace old pathways of pressure with truths rooted in God’s love
💡 In less than 20 minutes, you’ll see yourself in Anna’s story—and find practical peace for your own. And the best part? Your reset costs less than a cup of coffee.
Pause. Breathe. Reflect. Selah 💜
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