Certainly, God did not need to rest. Inherent in this question is the struggle we face with “What is God?”
Can God, like Shabbat, be a power that puts us back on track? Can God be found in our newfound attitude or inner strength?
Shabbat in Hebrew means “to stop.” It is a gift from our divine Source, to cease doing worldy things in order to notice that which is not made with human hands.
This Shabbat, find something not made by a human being to revel in, to enjoy and to appreciate. WE were meant to take time for ourselves, to share it with others, and to stop working, to light Shabbat candles and smell the sweetness of simplicity. What small step can you take this Shabbat to honor this beautiful gift? Doing what you have never done before is a huge mitzvah.
Beautifully explained. In practicing my own slowing down, appreciating and honoring where I am physically, emotionally and spiritually at any given time, you have given me a deeper meaning in what it means to stop and notice the divine around me and within me. Simply beautifully written. Mahalo.
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