Singing

Singing is such an intriguing thing to think about. While singing is basically talking, it is a different form that all people can listen to, enjoy, connect to, and feel something with. If you ever see a person singing, they always get into; whether it be by closing their eyes, moving their hands around or moving their bodies. It’s interesting how just a change in tone can create something so different. Just the idea of singing is mind bending. As humans, we take pleasure in changing our voices. We find it to be a form of artistic expression, a way to share a short powerful message or an outlet to express how we feel.

In the Mormon culture, I never gave a second thought to how singing is integrated into our lives so deeply. Every Sunday we sing at least three songs, we have choirs, we have songs to go with scriptures, and so much more. It makes you ask why singing is one thing that can make us feel the Spirit. I’ve never thought about how singing is important to Heavenly Father. But it is a form of worship. We don’t only give talks, lessons, or read the scriptures to learn about and testify of Christ, we also sing about it. I find that to be so fascinating.