“And thy bowels be
moved with compassion toward them.”
-Doctrine and
Covenants 121:3
Wrapping up this semester has led me to
reflect on the many things I have learned in anatomy and through a greater understanding
of our bodies. This class has been tough. But also very rewarding. Through my
scripture study, I have started noticing more references to anatomy than I had
previously. Researching the “Bodies Filled with Light” exhibit, I stumbled upon
a reference to the many times anatomical terms were used in the scriptures. And
it’s been sticking with me since.
Our bodies are
referenced so much because of how sacred and amazing they are. We are shaped
after our Creator, our Father. And we owe Him a debt of gratitude. Our bodies
are amazing vessels, protecting us, filtering out the bad and keeping the good.
A parable for what we are to do in the world around us.
A great
knowledge of who we are comes from learning about what we are made of. I cannot
imagine someone looking inside a human body and not believing in a higher
power. We contain inside ourselves the blueprints of the greatest architect.
I am immensely
grateful for what we have learned this semester, and will go forward armed with
this knowledge.
Anatomy is
sweet.