Sunday, October 22, 2017

One Shabbat can be life-transforming

https://www.thejc.com/comment/columnists/one-shabbat-can-be-life-transforming-1.446232

...a strong case can be made for the argument that Shabbat observance is a positive keystone habit for life itself. It propels a greater awareness of and sensitivity towards many other values that underpin not only a positive Jewish life but positive living in general.
And here’s the really interesting bit. Traditional Shabbat observance involves many of the same activities as those identified by Duhigg as keystone habits in the context of nurturing emotional well-being and developing a positive lifestyle.

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