The Mystic's Sabbath - A Weekly Soulful Rebirth
An esoteric guide to keeping the Sabbath holy, grounding, art, dreams and more
To err is human, to rest, divine.
The Sabbath finds its origins in the Judeo-Christian tradition, specifically in the Hebrew Bible. In Genesis 2:2-3, it is said that God rested on the seventh day after creating the world. The commandment to observe the Sabbath is also explicitly mentioned in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8-11), emphasizing the sanctity of the seventh day as a day of rest. But why is rest important, why is it divine?
The observance of specific times for rest, such as the Sabbath, is an acknowledgment of sacred time. Resting during these times allows for a heightened awareness of the worlds around you. Rest provides a space for inner silence and contemplation, it is a pathway to union with the divine. In Christian mysticism, the idea of "resting in God" is central. Because it is likened to a detoxification of the soul. If we are made in the image and likeness of God, we are to tend to how he sets down for us — to rest. To rejuvenate our soul, to start fresh, to make haste for this life for the Kingdom of Heaven is with us.
Here are my favourite and most recommended practices for this time, to not just keep the Sabbath holy, but to also make it a habit as we begin the new year, tomorrow. :)
The key to a fruitful Sabbath is your wholehearted presence, one where you feel full of life, the power of divinity, and the glory of the universe and all of God’s creations, coursing through your veins. It is about being totally present, but also totally immersed in every timeline God has created, for it is not limited to the Earth. But what He has done, is given us the means to use this productively, hence, tend to God’s creation - who you are one with. You want to replicate all five elements in your room - prayer room, home, bedroom, altar, anywhere you will spend time on the Sabbath.