So, I’m finishing up a narrative essay that’s about 5 pages long. It’s a personal story about my journey learning to play the guitar, focusing on the challenges I faced and how they taught me persistence and creativity. I’ve got the intro down and the body of the essay where I dive into the ups and downs, but I’m stuck on how to wrap it up.

I want the ending to really resonate, leaving the reader with something memorable. I was thinking of ending with a reflection on how this experience has changed me or maybe a moment that really sums up my journey. Here are a few ideas I had:

1. Describing my first successful performance and how it felt.
2. Reflecting on the moment I realized the struggles were worth it.
3. Talking about what playing guitar means to me now compared to when I started.

I’m trying to keep it simple but meaningful. Any thoughts on these endings or suggestions on other ways to wrap up a narrative essay like this?