It bears mentioning the obvious fact that much of the information that touches us exists to create specific influences. Even if the desired influence is well-intentioned (e.g., “Join my cause to help save the earth”), there’s still an attempt to influence at work. And many desired influences are less altruistic than this. I observe within myself that the sum total of all these subtle influences creates a sense of internal pressure… and that this important issue of space that you’ve raised relates intimately to what brings relief. Perhaps even shelter from the information storms of that characterize modern life.

Your piece causes me to reflect on how I create and use space in the important areas of my life: creatively, spiritually, practically. I feel that that this issue will continue to gain importance as mental, creative, physical, and negative space becomes more of a premium over time.