I've been thinking a lot about space lately. Not the Elon Musk kind of space, but the general space that we occupy. I've been ruminating on both personal space (are you a close talker?) as well as the space in our homes and workplaces.
How much space do you need or want? Does lots of space make you uncomfortable? Do confined spaces make you squirm? Today, I want to talk a bit about space both in our homes as well as our own personal space. I think you'll see how they sync up pretty well.
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