Genesis 2:1-3: Day Seven: Allowing Ourselves to Just Be
🌟 The Root Chakra
đź“ś Introduction
In the beginning, the journey of the soul begins with a spark—a divine invitation to awaken and create. Genesis 2:1-3 speaks of the completion of creation and the sanctification of the seventh day as a day of rest. This passage is not just a historical moment—it is a living parable of your own spiritual awakening, the story of Adam’s journey within.
Every word, every breath in this scripture mirrors our own sacred journey: the emergence of stability and wholeness, the remembering of our divine foundation, and the call to rest in the safety of our true nature. May this reflection guide you back to the Source of your being, as you awaken the light within and walk the eternal path of Adam’s transformation.
đź“– Scripture Passage
Genesis 2:1-3 (NIV)
1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.
2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work.
3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
🕊️ Allegory & Metaphysical Interpretation
This passage reveals the profound spiritual theme of restoration and grounding. After six days of creation—of action, of giving form and order to the universe—there is a divine pause, a sacred breath that reconnects everything to its Source. It is a reminder that no matter how much we strive or create, there must be a moment to rest, integrate, and trust that we are held by something greater than ourselves.
In our personal journey, the seventh day symbolizes the moment when we surrender the need to control and allow ourselves to be. It is a homecoming to the Root Chakra—our inner ground, our stability, and our connection to the Earth and to the divine plan.
The blessing of the seventh day is also the blessing of the Root Chakra: the knowing that we are safe, provided for, and fully supported in this life. As Adam’s journey unfolds, he learns that true creation is not just about work but about balance and harmony—about rooting oneself in divine trust and peace.
As we integrate this sacred pause into our lives, we find that our foundation is strengthened. In this stillness, we hear the gentle voice of the Source, reminding us that we are whole, we are loved, and we are eternal.
đź’Ž Emerald Tablet Insight
Tablet XII – The Law of Cause and Effect and the Key of Prophecy
“Rest in the balance and know thou art Light. Let not the chaos of form bind thee, but rise in stillness and claim thy power.”
This wisdom echoes Genesis 2:1–3, where creation is complete and God rests. But this rest is not about exhaustion—it is about being. It is about sacred stillness, the return to wholeness after cycles of becoming. On Day Seven, Adam is invited to remember that nothing needs to be earned. The Divine declares all is “very good,” and sanctifies the day not through action, but through presence.
The Emerald Tablet reminds us that in the balance—between doing and being—we recognize our truest identity as Light. When we cease striving and surrender into stillness, we do not lose power; we become it. Day Seven is the full bloom of the Crown Chakra, when the soul rests in unity with Source. It is here that Adam stops becoming and simply is—whole, holy, enough. Creation is not just a task completed; it is a state embodied. And in this sacred pause, we reclaim our birthright: to dwell in divine peace.
🌟 Tarot Guidance
This passage balances the rational, patriarchal frameworks and helps integrate heart with mind, intuition with logic.
The World – Completion, integration, and wholeness. This card embodies the sense of fulfillment and unity that comes from resting in the divine flow.
The Four of Swords – Rest, recuperation, and spiritual grounding. A gentle invitation to pause and restore.
🌟 Why Use Tarot to Help Explain the Bible?
Tarot and the Bible both speak the language of the soul—a symbolic language that transcends time, culture, and religious tradition. When we read the Bible as a mystical or allegorical text, Tarot becomes a powerful companion tool that can help us:
🌟 A Course in Miracles Reflection
- Key Lesson: “I rest in God.”
- Reflection: This teaching affirms that true rest is not merely the absence of work, but the presence of divine peace within. It calls us to trust that we are cared for by the Source and that we can lay down our burdens, even for a moment, and remember that we are whole.
🎶 Music Intro for “Thank God for My Life” by Levetosee 🎶
As we reflect on the sacred stillness of Genesis 2:1–3, where creation itself pauses to breathe, Levetosee’s “Thank God for My Life” becomes the perfect soul soundtrack. Rooted in gratitude and grounded in presence, this conscious Afrobeats anthem honors the energy of the Root Chakra—stability, safety, and sacred belonging.
With a rhythm that echoes the heartbeat of the earth and lyrics that speak the language of spiritual awakening, this track invites us to just be—to celebrate life as it is, and give thanks for the journey that brought us here. Press play and let the pulse of this song carry you into divine alignment, where rest is not retreat, but remembrance. 🌍🔥💫
“I thank God for my life. You thank God for your life. Who are you?”
Let these words become your meditation as you step fully into the blessing of being.
✨ Closing Blessing
May the divine peace of the seventh day fill your soul and ground your spirit in unwavering trust. May you remember that you are safe, that you are held, and that you are a living expression of divine love. So may it be. 🌟
– Alchemist Iris
I really enjoyed your take on Genesis 2:1–3—your explanation of how God’s rest on the seventh day both “blessed” and “sanctified” the Sabbath as a divine gift for us was so clear and uplifting. I loved how you wove together the idea that the divine rest is not just an end to work, but a powerful symbol for rhythm and renewal—makes me pause and think about how I honor my own rest. Quick question: have you found that emphasizing the Sabbath as a “pattern” rather than a strict rule helps people today embrace it more organically? And do you lean more toward viewing it as a literal day of rest or a spiritual principle for every day?
Thank you so much, Bob, for your kind and insightful reflections! I’m truly glad the post resonated with you—especially the rhythm and renewal aspect of divine rest. You’ve beautifully captured the heart of what I was hoping to convey.
To your question: yes, absolutely. I’ve found that when people are invited to see the Sabbath not as a rigid rule but as a sacred pattern woven into the soul’s design, it becomes more accessible—and even irresistible. The seventh day isn’t just a break; it’s a reminder. A breath built into the body of time. When we frame it as a spiritual rhythm meant to restore us rather than restrict us, it opens the door to deeper alignment with both self and Source.
Personally, I hold it as both: a literal practice and a spiritual principle. I believe in honoring a true day of rest—one where we step away from doing and allow ourselves to simply be—but I also view that posture as one we can carry gently into each day. Even in the busiest moments, we can practice Sabbath in the soul by remembering who we are beyond what we do.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts and for walking this path of sacred awareness with me.
Warmly,
Alchemist Iris
In Genesis 2:1–3, the text portrays God’s rest, not as exhaustion, but as a declaration that creation is complete and good. Enduring Word emphasizes that the cessation from work models a divine pattern for humanity, it sanctifies time and establishes a rhythm of seven-day cycles that endures even in cultures today. Redeeming Grace highlights that by naming the seventh day “holy” (קדש), God sets it apart from the other six and infuses it with spiritual fruitfulness, not mere physical. Thus, the Sabbath symbolises not only divine rest but also a pointer toward spiritual renewal, anticipating future redeemed rest.
Classical commentators like Matthew Henry and those in the Hexaemeral tradition point out that Genesis 2 marks a shift to the covenant name “Yahweh Elohim,” underscoring a deeper relational covenant as God steps back to enjoy what He has made. This invites readers to consider Sabbath not just as a day off, but as a theological symbol of divine–human communion and cosmic harmony.
Together, these readings transform Sabbath rest from a quaint old-world ritual into a profound spiritual discipline: one that shapes how we understand completion, divine pleasure, relational identity, and the sacred rhythm of time.
Kind regards
Martin
Dear Martin,
What a deeply insightful reflection—thank you for bringing such layered wisdom to the conversation. Your integration of Enduring Word, Redeeming Grace, and the classical commentators adds a rich texture to the sacred pause of Genesis 2:1–3.
I especially appreciate how you illuminated the distinction between mere physical rest and spiritual fruitfulness. The idea that rest is not the end of work, but the sanctification of wholeness, resonates profoundly. As you beautifully noted, the naming of the seventh day as “holy” (קדש) invites us to recognize that sacred time is not passive—it is alive with divine presence.
Your mention of Yahweh Elohim as a relational turning point is powerful. That shift from Creator to Covenant Partner reveals rest not as withdrawal but as divine intimacy. It reminds me that Sabbath is more than cessation—it is communion. It is God dwelling with us in the garden of completion.
You’ve helped reframe the seventh day as not only a spiritual discipline but a metaphysical reality we’re called to embody: a time to become the stillness, to reflect God’s pleasure in what has been made—and to feel ourselves part of the cosmic harmony that Sabbath whispers back into the soul.
Thank you again for such an enriching contribution. I hope this sparks more readers to see rest as an active union with the Divine.
With appreciation and light,
Iris
Hi Iris, The section Allegory & Metaphysical Interpretation is especially moving in its invitation to embrace stillness as a sacred act. It gently reminds us that rest is not laziness, but divine alignment a return to the Source. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, this reflection calls our spirit home. The seventh day isn’t just about physical rest, but about spiritual wholeness rooting ourselves in the peace and trust that we are already complete. It’s a message of hope that we are safe, we are seen, and we are fully supported by a loving Creator. If I may inquire what spiritual practices help you return to your inner stillness and divine grounding?
Hi Ravin,
Your reflection touched me deeply—thank you for receiving the message of stillness with such openness and insight. Yes, I truly believe the seventh day is a return, not to inactivity, but to divine wholeness. It’s where we let go of striving and remember that being is sacred.
As for the practices that help me return to inner stillness and divine grounding, I’ve found that simplicity is often the most powerful key. I begin most mornings with silence—sometimes in meditation, other times just with deep breathing and my hand over my heart. I also love to anoint my feet with essential oils like Frankincense or Sandalwood while offering a simple prayer: “Let me walk only where peace guides me today.”
EFT tapping is another tool I use to clear the mental noise and drop back into presence. And whenever I can, I step outside barefoot onto the earth. That alone has a way of bringing me back to center and reminding me that I belong.
Stillness, to me, is not an escape from life—it is the place where I hear life speaking most clearly.
Thank you again for sharing your light here. Your words feel like a gentle Sabbath in themselves.
With warmth and peace,
Iris
What a lovely piece. I love the way you have joined all the different elements from the Bible, chakras, essential oils and other spiritual traditions together, and how wonderfully they all work towards the same purpose and harmonize well together.
There are so many things we can do to help ourselves become more grounded and just be, and using some of these tools is going to help greatly in the process.
Hi Michel,
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It means a great deal to know that the harmony I’m weaving between sacred scripture, chakra wisdom, essential oils, and spiritual practice is being felt in the way you described—like a unified path toward grounding and wholeness.
You’re absolutely right: we have so many tools available to help us remember how to just be. The seventh day invites us into that sacred pause—not as a reward for work, but as the natural state of our being. The breath, the earth, the oils, the energy centers within us—they’re all part of the divine design to help us return to stillness and alignment.
I’m so glad this piece spoke to you. Thank you for walking this journey with me and for recognizing the deep resonance that flows when we honor all wisdom paths as reflections of the same truth.
With gratitude and grounding,
Alchemist Iris
Wow, this was unexpected. I always connected the Sabbath as the day that God “rested” as in: He “activated” the spiritual DNA we all have; which is the inner self, the spiritual self that was by God’s side from before we were conceived. That “child of God” within us. Like Abraham being Abram, Sarah being Sarai and so on.
Thank you so much, Linda, for sharing your beautiful insight. I love how you’ve expressed the Sabbath not simply as a day of rest, but as a sacred activation—a return to our spiritual essence, that inner “child of God” who was always by God’s side. What a powerful way to frame it.
The idea of our spiritual DNA being awakened—especially through stillness—is deeply resonant with how I see this passage, too. It’s as if Day Seven isn’t the end of creation, but the birth of awareness within creation. In that stillness, the soul remembers who it really is. And yes, your connection to Abram becoming Abraham, and Sarai becoming Sarah, reflects that same divine transformation—a name shift that signals alignment with spiritual identity.
I’m grateful you brought that into the space. It truly deepens the reflection. May we all continue to honor that part of us who already knows God, and let her rise more fully into our daily lives.
With love and light,
Iris
This was such an interesting and unexpected blend of spiritual traditions! I’ve always connected with the idea of the Sabbath as a time of rest and realignment with God, but I hadn’t thought of it through the lens of energy centers or the Root Chakra before. I appreciate how you drew connections between Genesis 2:1–3 and the idea of grounding and stability—it gave me a new perspective to reflect on. The anointing ritual and journaling prompts also sound like meaningful ways to slow down and center ourselves. Thank you for sharing this!
Hi Alyssa,
Thank you so much for your beautiful reflection! I’m deeply grateful that the integration of Genesis 2:1–3 with the Root Chakra resonated with you. The Sabbath truly is such a sacred space—a divine pause—and when we pair it with the energetic wisdom of grounding and stability, it becomes not just a day of rest but a deep homecoming to ourselves and to God.
I’m so glad the anointing ritual and journaling prompts felt meaningful. Sometimes, even the smallest intentional practices help us realign with what matters most. It’s a gift to know the post offered a fresh perspective for you to reflect on—and that our spiritual traditions can be expansive enough to hold both Scripture and energetic wisdom in one breath.
Wishing you peace, stillness, and a rooted sense of divine presence this weekÂ
With gratitude,
Iris (Alchemist Iris)