In 1986, a young Whitney Houston captivated audiences with another breakout hit, How Will I Know. Before she gives in to her passionate feelings for the object of her desire, she wants reassurance. She wants to be sure the love in her heart is not leading her astray.
In the refrain, she tells us, ‘Don’t trust your feelings.’ Apparently, the moment of passion is not always a reliable barometer for stormy weather. ‘Love can be deceiving.’ When triggered by a natural impulse, the urge to rush in may lead one off course.
Following your heart, or your passion, is a tricky business. The natural inclinations to react in an altruistic manner may also lead to misgivings. How do we know who should step in when a family is in turmoil? Should it be presumed that a vagabond would be happier in a group home? How do we know who truly needs help and who is an opportunist?
The video tells us more. There’s a moment when all Whitney’s peeps are on the phone. I assume she’s calling her gal pals for advice on the object for her affection. She asking them, how will she know? And I think she is on the right track. Most people look to their peer group to decide how they know who needs help and who’s fine in the moment.
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