It's been my experience that tears are a portal to the deepest parts of myself. Whether it is to experience the indefinable, cleanse and release, or empathize, they have become an opportunity for growth and expansion.
Finally, music was coming from my phone, a candle was lit, and lights were dimmed. The edge of the tub was staged with champagne (the bottle nearby), and a small plate of cheese and crackers, as I relaxed in a warm bath, wishing the stress of the day would melt away.