Come Unto Me...And Learn Of Me

As I walked through the Education in Zion exhibit one more time, the quote from Matthew 11:28-29 stuck out to me. Christ calls all people to come and learn of him. As this semester ends, I have been thinking a lot about the professors we are blessed with here at BYU. While I don't think they compare to how great of a teacher Christ is, there are very amazing professors that we are able to learn from.

In the same section as the earlier quote there is another quote that I really enjoy. It reads, "In the Zion tradition, we share the truth freely so that every person might learn and grow and in turn strengthen others."As part of our faith and as part of the "Zion Tradition" it is necessary not only to learn and grow ourselves, but to teach and help others to learn and grow. I think that the many professors here at BYU continue to be one of the best ways this tradition moves forward. 

As I reflect on all the many things I have been able to learn this semester from anatomy, it is because of other people taking their time to teach me and to give me the opportunity to teach them and others as well. As another quote from the exhibit says, "From our faith in Christ and our love for one another, our commitment to education flows". We have all been blessed by our professors and from each other and as we continue this great "Zion Tradition" we will be able to bless the lives of many generations to come.

Music

     I was thinking today about music. Music is so wonderful! I was thinking about what instruments the early saints had on their journey west and as they settled in Utah. Probably violins, harmonicas, and other simple instruments. Everyone brought at least one instrument with them though. Even we bring this instrument with us every day to campus! Our voices! The early saints were instructed by the lord to sing and to dance when they were happy! (D&C 136:28).

     What an incredible instrument the voice is. It is the only instrument made by the Lord himself. What a blessing it is to be able to speak, to hum, to sing, and just to vocalize.  We are so blessed! I personally love to sing. I was raised tang voice lessons and have been privileged to sing in many wonderful groups and choirs. The anatomy of the voice never ceases to amaze me. In anatomy we were able to learn about the digestive system which included the voice! The larynx, the pharynx, epiglottis, glottis, and the true and false vocal chords. It was so amazing to me to see it and see how it functions and works. Just another inspiring moment in anatomy class.

     The next time you listen to someone else or say something, take a moment and be grateful for your voice. It truly is a miraculous instrument.