The fragility (or nature) of identity An entire life is spent building one's identity; shaping it, feeding it and even butchering it. The idea of ​​having an identity appeals to most of us, as we see it as something meaningful that helps us understand who we are. One's identity is usually a set of beliefs about oneself; a concept of self that includes elements such as religion, sexuality, one's role in society and is generally believed to embody the answer to the question "Who am I?" One's identity is constantly weakened and strengthened by events that happen in one's life, both external and internal. The affirmation “I know who I am” is arrived at through a complex understanding of one's sense of being and a deep need to be aligned with the universe. The concept of identity is simply a process of clarifying and balancing our internal expressions. This essay intrigued me from the beginning and made me think about the writing process. I knew it would be a challenge for me because I had never written an essay like this, however I was excited to be able to express my thoughts as I wrote. I started writing my introduction keeping in mind that I didn't want to go into the details of what my essay will cover. Starting from general points, I first decided to express what exactly identity is and how I interpret it. I also wanted my thesis to be direct and to the point, giving the reader a clear idea of ​​what to expect without expounding too much. The introduction is essential to create an impression on the reader, involving them in what you want to discuss and why they should show interest. A person can exist with many different identities both in the genuine part... in the middle of paper... now. I reread my essay and once again notice the repetition of ideas and words, something I am not happy with, however they are salient in conveying my ideas to the reader. My attempt to write the most profound essay of my life thus far has been extremely challenging. I don't know if I succeeded, but I put a lot of effort into writing it to the best of my ability. I hope this essay clearly conveys the message I intended without too much confusion. I enjoyed writing an essay of this nature; the metacognitive aspect was, surprisingly, extremely helpful in organizing my thoughts and served as a diary. I would love to write all my essays in this format, it would keep me sane while writing ridiculously long essays. It's late and I have a long day ahead of me the next day. I will reread my essay one last time, save it, and email it to Mr. McGuire once I'm done.