In every ancient culture, there are rituals to mortify the body as a way of understanding that the energy of the soul is indestructible. (Marina Abramovic)

In every ancient culture, there are rituals to mortify the body as a way of understanding that the energy of the soul is indestructible.

Marina Abramovic

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