for lots of reasons: sadness, pain

We cry for lots of reasons: sadness, pain, fear . . .

because of our complicity in the systems and powers of this world that continue to oppress and dehumanize some for the privilege and comfort of others

We cry because of our complicity in the systems and powers of this world that continue to oppress and dehumanize some for the privilege and comfort of others.

because of our complicity in the systems and powers of this world that keep people at bay

We cry because of our complicity in the systems and powers of this world that keep people at bay so that our security and comfort are not hampered.

hunger

In most cases, the reason they cry is hunger, especially at night, when they wake up startled and eager for nourishment.

strong evidence to suggest that crying is a form of non-verbal communication that we've evolved as incredibly social creatures

The exact reason we cry is sort of a mystery, but there's strong evidence to suggest that crying is a form of non-verbal communication that we've evolved as incredibly social creatures.

because of all the reasons what we cry: emotional and physical pain, loneliness, fear, and uncertainty

It is because of all the reasons what we cry: emotional and physical pain, loneliness, fear, and uncertainty.

for so many reasons...not just out of sadness but sometimes out of anger, out of frustration, and sometimes even due to joy

We cry for so many reasons...not just out of sadness but sometimes out of anger, out of frustration, and sometimes even due to joy.

the why that makes you cry

Like I said, the why that makes you cry.

because of the powerlessness and helplessness we feel because we see the suffering of others

We cry because of the powerlessness and helplessness we feel because we see the suffering of others.

for so many reasons…sadness, grief, heartache, loss, pain, suffering…so many heartbreaking reasons

We cry for so many reasons…sadness, grief, heartache, loss, pain, suffering…so many heartbreaking reasons but there are other times that we cry as well…the good times, the happy times, and these are the best kinds of tears.

because of the fear of pain rather than the experience of pain itself

Sometimes we cry because of the fear of pain rather than the experience of pain itself.

because of the powerlessness and helplessness we feel in not being able to save those who have fallen into the sea

We cry because of the powerlessness and helplessness we feel in not being able to save those who have fallen into the sea.

because of pain, fear, sadness, joy

We may cry because of pain, fear, sadness, joy.

the way our bodies work

We can cry because that’s the way our bodies work.

for longer periods for unknown reasons

Some cry for longer periods for unknown reasons.

because we are hurting

We cry not because we are cry babies but because we are hurting, because we live in a system that is hurting us.

because of the love we had and the emptiness we now live with

We cry because of the love we had and the emptiness we now live with.

both because of things that happen at work, and because of things that are happening outside of work

We cry: both because of things that happen at work, and because of things that are happening outside of work.

that God is all around us

We cry during these times because these times is our proof that God is all around us.