Do places become significant because of what happens there, or do things happen in places because those places have significance?

The weekend is a time I set aside for work on the longest piece of writing I have yet undertaken. It will become a book, and the papers and notes on my desk are all connected with research and planning the plotting, along with notes and text to be included.

The book is much more concerned with asking and considering questions than finding definitive answers.

The narrative tells a story of a journey through time and geography and Thin Places. “Thin places” is a term used in some cultures, particularly Celtic culture, to refer to special or significant liminal spaces. The question exercising my thoughts at this stage is:

Do places become significant because of what happens there, or do things happen in places because those places have significance?

I’m interested in your thoughts on this one….

If you have any thoughts, including experiences about the importance of place, please leave your comments below.