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I assumed, its peacetime equivalent) could stirup good feelings.So, alone under the African stars and withoutthe constraints of modern society, I s<strong>to</strong>od up andwith everything I had in me I let out the loudestprimal scream possible. When it was over I feltelated. Something inside me had been releasedand I felt a sense of euphoria, contentment, andwell-being. The African drums fell silent as mybody let that bloodcurdling sound. Feelingmischievous that evening, I waited until thedrums and singing resumed. The crescendo ofthe drum continued <strong>to</strong> a heightened frenzy —and I let out another primal scream. It felt sogood! And again the drums and voices s<strong>to</strong>pped. Iwonder what those people thought. I was treatedwith reverence, kindness, and respect during mystay.River Cess Station, Liberia, Africa

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