what time is this place?

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"...We should be increasing the density of special events in our lives, not decreasing them as we do. It is not merely nostalgia that makes our childhoods seem richer in this regard.
At times we enjoy complete immersion in immediate sensation. Music, dance, sports, or any action that engages the whole body can do this. (Film too, especially) Creative work or intense perception will do the same. For the moment we are free from regret for the past and anxiety for the future. Perception and response are focused. Environments can aid this immersion not simply by removing distractions but more effectively by vividly engaging our awareness. There can be sanctuaries, surprises, strange information, or beautiful things in hidden places."
--Kevin Lynch, What Time Is This Place 1972