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What does it mean?
People who cry heal faster than those who hide pain behind smiles.
In plain terms
Expressing sadness helps recovery more than hiding it.
What can you take from it?
Crying aids emotional healing.

Where it applies

  • grief
  • mental health
  • personal crisis

Putting it to work

  • Allow yourself to cry
  • Don't suppress emotions

Questions to consider

  • How do you process sadness?
  • Is crying a sign of strength?

Another view

Some cultures discourage crying as healing.

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