My Symphony

I recently became a part of the eclectic group of women of Alpha Chi Omega on the Utah State University campus.  I am so excited! It should be a great way to get involved and gain new leadership skills during my last year.  The women's fraternity (one of the first of its kind) was created by seven women in 1885.

From the official AXO website:

The real, strong women who founded Alpha Chi Omega were music students at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. As musicians, our founders included three pianists, a cellist/violinist/bassist, a composer and two singers. As collegians, they sought “friendship, artistic society and advancement of the ‘principles of true womanhood.’”

 Alpha Chi Omega has what is called its "Symphony," a memorized poem-like phrase that encapsulates the beauty and vision of the women's fraternity.

During a lecture of psy 1010 (which I assure you is quite interesting, but was not catching my interest at the time), I decided to try and write a symphony for my life.

Here's what I came up with:

To be a faithful servant and follower of Jesus.
To live selflessly, thoughtfully, and intentionally.
To be open, vulnerable, teachable, moldable.
To live a life more pleasing to a Holy God.

It's short and sweet, and it may well change as I do--but I hope that I can live this way.

Grace and peace,
Shayla M.