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Sacred time: a psychological construction that creates a
Sacred time: a psychological construction that creates a container of heightened significance around activities, transforming ordinary, homogeneous time into qualitatively different, meaningful time that feels chosen and worthy of full attention and presence
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes sacred time as a specific psychological phenomenon with clear boundaries. It identifies the genus (psychological construction) and differentia (container of significance, transformation of ordinary time, creation of meaningful time, feeling of choice and attention). It distinguishes this concept from other temporal frameworks while explaining its functional role in commitment reinforcement.