salt water
"Corrosive salt water is like a kiss of death to a modern automobile, with its complex wiring and computerized controls. If water gets into the chassis, the vehicle will often be classified as a total loss for insurance purposes."
"As we twice-dip a bitter vegetable in salt-water, we become twice as aware of our grief over our enslavement. The salt-water is like the tears that we shed as we continue to regret and release the negativity that has confined our spirit."
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