Space is what keeps the world in balance. Everything, even molecules, have space between them. Space is what defines matter. Without space, individual quantities of matter don’t exist. Our sense of self, our individualism, our sense of community, our sense of reality, our sense of who we are in relationship to others, is all dependent upon space.

You may notice, now that you’ve been in quarantine for about two and a half months, that you are either seeking more or less space, depending upon your situation. Space defines our relationships. Too much of it, and we long to see the people we love. Too little, and we are ready to flee to the hills just for a moment’s alone time. Space is something we take for granted in our lives and in our world. But space requires constant awareness, because …