Standing before the Joseph Smith Sphinx in Gilgal Gardens, I felt a strange yet powerful connection to something beyond the ordinary. The fusion of ancient symbolism with modern faith created an unexpected harmony, inviting me to consider the interplay between history, belief, and personal transformation. The weathered stone, carved with deliberate intent, seemed to whisper of perseverance and vision—reminders that faith itself is an act of creation. In that moment, the weight of everyday concerns lifted, replaced by a quiet reverence for the mysteries that shape human existence.