Spiritual Identity

I sometimes wonder if I am a real person. I think of myself as a retired professor with my best years behind me with little promise of which to look forward. I feel that the fictional characters that I read of and often write of have greater adventures and definitely brighter futures than I have. Even though I have a strong family, my life is filled with a sense of loneliness.

And then I think about my true self, my spiritual being, the identity that is truly me. Inside my ancient body beats a strong piece of God, and that heartbeat makes me a powerful person, even at my retired status. I have learned to live a spirit-led life.

Many years ago, there was a man who taught us who we are, bringing us peace and love, and a message that God was giving away something very precious, a piece of Himself. I know, I have a piece of God in my heart; it keeps me alive and strong every day; It is my true spiritual identity.