Conversely, I found energy and hope when I stood on the farthest up level of the CN Tower, in the dark, and looked out on the city of Toronto below me, the lights scattered like handsful of glitter tossed across the wrinkles of a child's blanket.

See what I mean?

Yes. I do see. Lovely imagery, too.

I was following a train of thought about why we set up places apart. For some people, those places aren't necessary.