Identity is a momentary construct, whereas the human soul is an eternal flame. We may rest on the haunches of identity during a season or two of our lives, but as seasons change, so do we. As our once-familiar and -comfortable roles slip out of our grasp, we may experience the spectrum of emotions — feeling as terrified as we do exhilarated. In such times, we have the opportunity to get acquainted, or reacquainted, with who we truly are – the deep, unwavering, transcendent spirit present at the core of our being.