Personal Narrative: My Identity

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People are dynamic and ever changing through time based on their different experiences. We all share this fluidity in our personalities by the way we see ourselves and the way the world perceives us. This is called our identity. Our identity is everything that makes us different and what ties us together in groups, clubs or even countries. I see myself as a very dedicated person. This identity I have formed for myself has shaped the way I interact with classmates, friends, and family. It defines who I am today. Dedication has pushed me, kept me back, warped my perception and ideals, and it has given me my drive to succeed. My commitment and ability to fully apply myself and focus on a single subject for long periods of time has helped me be successful in many aspects of my life. My dedication to education has always helped me to do well in school. It drives me to continue working even if the subject is too complex to originally understand. I always keep pushing myself and working until the subject material is fully grasped. My parents and family members taught me to never give up and to always keep trying with my best effort. Working until …show more content…
It has given me purpose and a reason to keep pushing forward. It has helped give me knowledge, changed the way I see things, and helped me pursue a wholesome and caring life. This part of my identity has shaped the outcome of my future in many different ways. Without this trait I could not be as successful a student, or be close to my family and friends, or have as deep and compassionate feelings towards all people. Identity has built many bridges, destroyed some, and strengthened the foundations of others. The aspect of identity shapes our future by the way we perceive and use it. This aspect has always been, and hopefully always will be, my dedication and my ability and desire to never give up with my own ideals to do my best in all

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