ABSTRACT

It is strange but true that people do need to be reminded that feelings matter. Our feelings are so much a part of us, and yet when it comes to the feelings of others we easily clock off, and pretend that all is well. It is difficult enough with positive feelings of love and trust, and we are shy to assert our beliefs. When the feelings are negative, or associated with hate and fear and suspicion, we are careful, and tend to deny what we really know is true. Worst is the tendency we can find in ourselves to deny the fact of sadness or grief in others, to pretend to ourselves that things are all right really.