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Celebrating Sabbath: An Organic Inquiry Into The Transformative Power Of A Sanctuary In Time, Barbara Baker Speedling
Celebrating Sabbath: An Organic Inquiry Into The Transformative Power Of A Sanctuary In Time, Barbara Baker Speedling
Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies Research Papers
Researchers and scholars indicate that the holistic practice of Sabbath-keeping has several health benefits when done for intrinsic reasons. Most research on Sabbath-keeping is about individuals who have strong community support for observing a regular Sabbath. Little research exists about those who celebrate a Sabbath without such support, or on the transformative effects of Sabbath-keeping. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to describe in what ways celebrating a weekly Sabbath promotes transformation in individuals not part of a strong Sabbath-keeping community. Ten women share their stories through in-depth interviews set in organic inquiry. Six themes emerged: Sabbath-keeping enhances self-awareness, …