Sometimes I have to stop talking and start sweating. I’ve been in talk therapy for 20 years but it’s only a part of what keeps me sane and centered. Usually, my body knows what I need better than my mind does.
Below, is a story about how I discovered that the mind often follows the body. I don’t think I ever would have healed some of these old wounds if I hadn’t taken to the hills behind my house. I still remember what it felt like climbing those hills desperate to escape memories that still had their claws in me. Sweating felt like my whole body was crying. I didn’t realize until later that it was just what I needed. Sometimes your eyes can’t hold all the tears.
A storyteller and TEDx speaker coach, Paul Currington decided to start sharing his own story of his “lifelong friendship with depression” after an attempted suicide. He sought help and also began treating his depression like an addiction. Today, he says his life has never been better. Even though he still has an occasional bad day, he doesn’t let himself fall into a pain spiral. He says instead of wishing he was happy he now does things that make him happy.
2 responses to “When Your Eyes Can’t Hold All the Tears”
Paul, love this insight. Thank you for sharing. Always enjoy your input!
Beautiful story with a profound lesson. Despite the crap in our heads, sometimes we are our own best teacher.