The Failure of Feelings

[453 words] We all have feelings. We respond to what we perceive around us and within us. Typical feeling statements might include: I feel hungry, I feel sleepy, I feel thirsty, I’m tired, I’m hot, etc. All of these statements describe needs or deficiencies that can be “felt.” You have never asked anyone, “Am I sleepy?” That would be foolish. You are the only one who knows how you feel. But there are some things our feelings cannot do. Our feelings can’t tell us all of our needs. There are places around the country that simulate skydiving. There are powerful fans that blow enough air upward that people can actually be held up by the air. The air going past them is the same speed as if they were actually falling through the air. If a person were to close their eyes while skydiving and close their eyes while in…