Why do I sometimes cry for no reason?

July 11, 2012. 115-minute recording given at Upper Hamlet, Plum Village by Thich Nhat Hanh. This is the fourth dharma talk of the Summer Opening. We begin with chanting and this is a session of Questions and Answers. Children's Questions * How are you? * Why is everyone against him? * Why do I sometimes cry for no reason? * How can we let go of anger? (question from Oprah magazine) * What do you do when your teacher makes fun of you and everyone laughs? * Why do I sometimes feel a heavy ball on my heart? Teens and Adults * Can you say some words about Interbeing of Catholic and Buddhist? * Have you ever been able to calm down a person in rage and angry at you? * I feel a lot of anger sometimes and I don't want to let it come out, try to control, but sometimes I just explode and hurt the other person. * How do I listen and respect myself versus letting me do whatever I want? Freedom versus discipline. * Question about bi-polar disorder. How can we respond in a more loving and supportive methods than drugs? * How can I trust myself!