“No culture and few individuals live without ritual. … And here’s the thing. Rituals work – even for people who say they do not believe in them. [Researchers have found that] rituals alleviate grief, reduce anxiety, increase confidence, … [and] aid self-control.” Jay Griffiths examines the power of ritual in action, especially on an island where one sees it everywhere. — Aeon
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