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 For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to fly. I have dreamt of finding myself between planes of reality. I thought that in the "space" I could get a clearer view, a better perspective of myself and its reality. Once that view has taught me something, I can continue on my quest for my dreams.
I have wanted to do a full body suspension for four years. I thought the sensation against the body must be amazingly different than anything I could ever feel. Still, a full body suspension could be even more for me if I could also fly - move around once I am off the ground. In fact, a non-mobile suspension seemed a little lacking to me.
To me, this event was a very spiritual event but not a very religious one. I gained more contact within myself and my reality. I used my physical body as a tool to enter my psychological and spiritual self. Once I opened the doors to this "Dreamland", other dreams found in day-to-day life have fallen into place. I find that as I continue exploring my reality in reaction to "Dreamland", my real life becomes more and more charmed. |
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Now I have found ways to slip into that alternate plane where possibilities are limitless. I call that place "Dreamland". I got there mainly by using my physical self, my body. It usually requires some sort of pain or challenge. Out of every experience, I feel a certain kind of growth inside myself. As if I am getting closer and closer to attaining my dreams.
On March 22, 1996 I held a live performance in which I hung horizontally from a mobile, 3-ton crane. The crane was driven by Vaughn (Body Manipulations body piercing studio) who also worked with Joey Wyman to put the hooks in and hang me. Vaughn drove me out above and throughout the audience (Note: 25 people). I went way up to the ceiling, low to the ground. I was spun around, rocked back and forth and bounced up and down.
The combination of flying and the sensation of my skin pulling evenly through me was overwhelming. I had gotten to the most amazing version of "Dreamland". The tension altered in intensity levels with the different movements we would try. I had found that, in fact, the sensations were completely adjustable based on how far off the ground I was, what direction I was moving, or even the speed of the movement.