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On the train yesterday, I looked up to see a large tattoo on the arm of the man across from me that caught my eye.
There are lots of large tattoos out there, but I hadn't seen one quite like this – in scrolled lettering, his forearm proudly proclaimed "Seeking for Zion"
I had to smile, and I wanted to take a picture, or talk to him, and am kicking myself that I did neither. But it did get me thinking, and reading a bit thanks to his willingness to publicly declare his intentions.
What does that mean to me, seeking Zion? And am I really doing it?
The Pearl of Great Price teaches us that "the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them" (see Moses 7:18)
And in the Doctrine and Covenants 97:21 the Lord teaches that Zion is the pure in heart.
Seems like if I want to seek Zion, then I need to work on my heart. And it sure is far from pure right now. But I can work on that!
Also seems I could do a better job at being bold and upfront about my desire to better serve God and my fellowmen. Maybe not with a tattoo, but certainly in the way I treat those around me at all times.
