Losing My Mind

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Headlong at DeCordova

Have you ever wanted to just take your head off and hurl it over the edge of a rooftop? Well, artist Nina Levy thought of doing just that.

One of my favorite "quirky" places to visit is the DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. Levy's sculpture, called "Headlong" is quite imposing at 7 feet tall. Levy challenges us to ask whether "certain additions or subtractions to the human body might make metaphorical, or even practical, sense."

I love this sculpture because sometimes I just need to laugh at what I go through. If I could, I would have this piece sitting on my front lawn.

3 Comments

Shen said:

She looks quite happy....
I haven't seen this piece before, thanks for sharing.

Austin said:

Maybe she looks happy because she knows in just a few short seconds she'll have the relief of a lifetime.

Even if I could take mine off I wouldn't cause I'd be sure to lose it.

Austin

Paul Author Profile Page said:

Well, I can say for certain that my head has been taken off my body many many times. Luckily I do end up finding it. But, yes Austin, it sometimes takes a long time!

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"Healing from Trauma and Dissociation"

I'm Paul, a father, husband, scientist, educator, photographer and musician.

Mind Parts was created in September 2008 after a giant leap occurred in my healing journey of over 15 years. The site consists of my own insights on the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse, namely trauma stress and the full spectrum of dissociative coping mechanisms. I explore the healing process in a variety of ways, using creative contributions of original art, photography, poetry, and music as well as, hopefully, though-provoking essays. It's decidedly not a journal, though I do keep electronic and handwritten private ones. If I do write about personal experiences, it's with the goal of relating them to a larger theme. Comments are very much welcomed as I relish the opportunity to share with other survivors or anyone interested in these issues. If you prefer, you may contact me offline. My belief is that sites like these can contribute by offering unique perspectives and knowledge, thereby enhancing opportunities not only for survivors but for readers and society as a whole. Namaste!

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