Why would someone need to feel? I hear it quite often - people are grateful to feel - that they felt something from the music, the singing, the message, etc. And it's in the movies. I've, for a long time, thought that certain movies with graphic details are for people who don't feel anything otherwise and, perhaps, it's the "only" way to reach them.

Personally, I wish I didn't feel so much. I am highly sensitive - I feel what other people feel, I feel the moods in music, on tv, in my surroundings, etc. - I feel whatever is in the environment, and often confuse it as my own (although not so much as I used to).

I guess it's one of those "blessings and curse" things. It makes me a better teacher, singer, friend, lover and human being - that is if I can avoid running for cover into my shell for protection. What I have to remember is who I am. If I try to rely on ego to get me through this, I will wither up and   f-a-d-e   a-w-a-y.