Letters from the Nest: https://lettersfromthenest.substack.com/publish/post/159570004 Who am I? What is my purpose? My seminary teaching partner wrote those questions on the board today. You would expect to see these thought questions posed to teens in a religion class, but you might be surprised at how often these questions come up for people worldwide at all ages. I came home from the lesson with a lot on my mind, so I will pour some of it out for you to read someday when you miss having me around. I hope you’re not disappointed to find out that even as a 46-year-old almost grandmother, I sometimes get stuck on the idea of my own identity and purpose. I know the generalized answer, and with your religious background, you can probably guess what I mean. The young women in our church recite this definition of identity and purpose on Sundays: “I am a beloved daughter of heavenly parents, with a divine nature and eternal destiny.” I believe that. In fact, it’s more than belief. It’s a tr...