I find it pretty interesting how much an environment can change the way a person feels between space as well as balancing lightness and darkness. The examples that i can think of are offices on campus but in regards to light and dark, some offices feel less welcoming without having a window versus the ones that do.
In dealing with space, i really prefer larger spaces when i am performing in particular. For example, (this is kinda weird) I have what i like to call vocal claustrophobia. Many times during vocal coachings, my instructor wants me to sing THROUGH him and oftentimes i find that i pull back a lot because i don't want to feel as though i am "yelling" at somebody by being so close and making a loud noise.
And in dealing with having a personal bubble: i feel that mine was popped long ago for good reason. What if you should be cast in a show and you have to confront or kiss somebody onstage? It is probably for the best that people become more comfortable with being around other humans. I find this issue so funny to watch especially when i am riding the bus. About 99% of the time, a person would rather have their own seat than sit next to a stranger. TERRIFYING!!!! There was an instance where i sat next to a man on the bus and it was near the front because i like getting off the bus quickly. I sat next to the man for about a minute, then he turned to me and told me to please move. "there are plenty of other seats. Please go away." I was appalled and confused and since then i have learned that every person's bubble or invisible wall is probably not the same as mine and i always ask the person if i may sit next to them on the bus from now on.
The bus is an interesting place to notice not only status, but personal spheres, for sure.
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