Tiananmen of the Mind July 3, 2019 Jed Lea-Henry Walking in from the imperial structure of the Forbidden City, with its shaded walkways and tight lanes, the change in atmosphere is sudden – like stepping out of your front door and finding yourself on the African Savanna; a pride of lions staring back at you in contemplation. It is a study in the psychological impact of space. Once through the arches of Tiananmen Gate – The Gate of Heavenly Peace – your pace slows along with your confidence. With every step you feel more vulnerable, naked, and on display.