The taboo that limits crying to women weighs heavily on men, forcing them to repress one of the most sublime ways of unburdening themselves. Contrary to some views, crying is a universal spiritual need and not a sign of weakness. We all, without exception, shed tears in the face of joy, injustice or grief, for it is the most human way of releasing the spirit towards God. Tears open narrow doors, being a gesture of profound tenderness. Only those who allow themselves to cry are safe from rancor and are able to attain serenity.
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