No Tears Left to Cry: Choosing Joy After Emotional Exhaustion

🌈 No Tears Left to Cry

There comes a time in every soul’s journey when we’ve cried every tear, grieved every loss, and carried every disappointment… only to discover something unexpected:

We’re still here.
Still breathing.
And somehow… ready to feel joy again.

That’s what this season is about.
“No Tears Left to Cry” is not a story of numbness — it’s a declaration of quiet rebirth.

🪴 A Plant That Came Back to Life

Not long ago, I noticed one of my houseplants had shrivelled and dried up completely.
I hadn’t watered it in weeks. Life had gotten heavy, and I was overwhelmed.

I almost threw it away… but something in me paused.
I gave it a bit of water. Whispered a quiet “I’m sorry.”
Days passed.
Then one morning — a hint of green. A single stubborn sprout.

That plant was never dead.
It had just been waiting for care. For attention. For light.

And in that moment, I realised: So had I.

💛 You Are Not Broken, You Are Blooming

We go through seasons where we neglect ourselves, where we put our joy on hold, where our tears feel endless.
But our spirit — like that little plant — remembers how to grow again.

All it takes is:

  • A little water (self-care)
  • A little sunlight (hope)
  • A little belief (in yourself)

🌻 From Pain to Possibility

When you have no tears left to cry, what’s left is space. It’s space to laugh again. You can dream again and try again.

This isn’t toxic positivity.
This is earned light.
Light that comes after the shadow. Joy that comes because of what you survived.

Final Words

Your healing doesn’t have to be loud.
Sometimes it’s a small green leaf on a forgotten plant.
Sometimes it’s a smile in the mirror after weeks of sadness.
Sometimes it’s just showing up — one breath at a time.

Wherever you are on your journey, know this:
You are not alone.
You are worthy of joy.
And there is so much more life ahead.

Rebootment, Not Retirement: Dede Lyons on Self-Love, Angel Guidance, and Living a High-Vibrational Life Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations

Today’s episode welcomes a radiant soul whose journey from the bustling boardrooms of NYC broadcast television to the heart-centred world of angelic guidance and self-empowerment is nothing short of transformational.At 40, Dede Lyons began her self-love awakening; at 62, she gracefully transitioned from a thriving 32-year media career into what she beautifully calls “rebootment,” not retirement. As the founder of the Feel Good Express lifestyle program, Dede has spent over a decade guiding others to step into their power, connect with their inner light, and live vibrant, high-vibrational lives.In this soulful conversation, Dede and host Tobi Ojekunle explore:The divine spark moment that led her to connect with angels and awaken spirituallyThe meaning of rebootment and how to embrace reinvention at any ageThe power of self-love, journaling, and forgiveness in personal transformationHow to raise your vibration through “Dede’s Daily Do’s”Ways to connect with guardian angels and unseen helpersThe role of gratitude, joy, and conscious living in empowermentDede’s story reminds us that it’s never too late to love yourself, follow your inner guidance, and align with the life your soul intended.✨ Connect with Dede LyonsWebsite: feelgoodexpress.comInstagram: @feelgoodexpressCONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ Could you support us by becoming a Patreon? Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ 
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CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ 

Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Please subscribe to any platform and remember to leave a review and rating.

Stay connected: https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast 

More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ 

Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions, and comments are important to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ 

Support us by becoming a Patron. Please consider subscribing to one or more of our offerings at http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk 

All proceeds will help enhance the quality of our work and outreach, enabling us to serve you better.

We use and trust these podcasting tools, software, and gear. We’ve partnered with amazing platforms to give our Mirror Talk community exclusive deals and discounts: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/mirror-talks-recommended-podcasting-tools-exclusive-discounts/ 

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