selbstinszinierung durch fremdbestimmung, a photo by der bobbel on Flickr.
from The Dustbowl of Good and Evil by Tom Richardson
'while fireworks
and fluro wristbands
flash in the dark summer night
Her husband sits in the parking lot
She doesn't see his tears'
Crying For Health (source unknown)
'Crying is one of our first socialising behaviours, similar to smiling and laughing. It lets others know how we feel, without needing to use words.
Babies cry to attract the attention of their parents. Orphans don't cry as much, and often have difficulties reading mood and expressing themselves emotionally.
As we get older, crying becomes a submissive behaviour. Tear-filled eyes blur vision and make us seem vulnerable, and therefore less of a threat. Crying also expresses our emotional distress and calls our tribe to gather round and support, or forgive.
Crying, similar to laughing, also has an effect on our brain and 'healthiness'. Work pressure, anxiety, depression and relationship problems affect the levels of 'stress' hormones in our body.
Crying helps to rebalance the stress hormones, even if only for a short time, makes us feel better and expresses profound emotion.'
