Excerpt
A quiet temple night—and a Seminary song—reminded me that “miracles of knowledge” are all around us, and that I can be glad to be me while still becoming better.
Intro
Some moments stay because they’re loud and unforgettable. Others stay because they’re quiet—so quiet you almost miss them. My August 9 visit to the Taylorsville Utah Temple was one of those moments. It was an only whisper kind of day that made me pause and take in where I am in life. In that stillness, the Seminary song “I’m Glad I’m Me” (from Gates of Zion) returned and reframed where I am—technically, spiritually, and personally.
Notes from the “Seminary Song, Gates of Zion Album, 1979″
I’m glad I’m me
Today is warm and wonderful, it’s my day
What a time to be alive
There’s miracles of knowledge all around me
And man can soar, truth can grow and thrive
The world has waited breathlessly for this day
And I’m part of what they waited for
With those who before I share the blessing
Opportunity not dreamed about people
I’m glad I’m me
and yes I’m glad I know the answers
Know why I’m here and what I’m living for
I want to be the best I can be I want to do
What I was sent here for
I have work to do while it’s still my day
There’s so much love and happiness to gie
I’m glad to think that I was counted worthy
That I was saved for this great day to live
I’m glad I’m me
And Yes I’m glad I know the answers
Know why I’m here, and what I’m living for
I wan to be the best I can be I want to do
What I sent here for
Perspective (direct quotes) — aligned to the song
- “I must work the works… while it is day.” — John 9:4
- “Seek learning, even by study and also by faith.” — D&C 88:118
- “When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God.” — Mosiah 2:17
Practice (today, not someday) — phrased from the lyrics
- Know why I’m here: write one sentence of purpose for today and read it before you start.
- Be the best I can be: choose one skill to sharpen (document the “miracle of knowledge” you used).
- Do what I was sent here for: finish one task that directly blesses a person/team.
- Share the blessing: teach one thing you learned (short note, screenshot, or 2-minute huddle).
Final Reflection
When I first started in IT, “miracles of knowledge” looked very different—no Azure, AWS, or GCP; the Internet for a few universities; rooms of hardware; Google not yet a verb; AI still fiction. Today we carry more compute in our pockets than those machines ever dreamed of. That’s not just progress—it’s an everyday miracle.
Knowing why I’m here, I want to be the best I can be and do what I was sent here for: stay curious, be ready for the unexpected, show up prepared, learn from every storm, and find meaning in the work and relationships along the way. I’m grateful for this moment—where heaven’s whisper meets technology’s light. And yes, I’m glad I’m me.
Pocket I’m Keeping
Know why I’m here; do what I was sent here for.
What I Hear Now
“Be the best you can be—today.” • “Use knowledge to lift.”
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