Describe the author's purpose and audience for writing this essay. Now that you have identified the purpose of the essay, explain why you believe the author did or did not achieve her intended purpose. (Hint: Focus on the author's intended message rather than her life goal.) I believe that the author's purpose was to believe in herself and not let her downfalls or bothersome situations get her down. She did achieve her intended purpose by showing that the importance of your life is to be a success; it's all about you and no one else. Just focus on what you want and believe. Don't listen to others, just do it for yourself and only yourself. Explain what you think is the value of writing a reflection. To stay focused and not give up, and keep doing it! And believe in what you're doing, and you shall be positive and a successful role model. Do not delude yourself, tomorrow is not guaranteed, and even if good fortune brings you tomorrow, there is no guarantee that those you love will be a part of it! What benefit do people receive by writing about their own experiences? I've found that people learn better from parables. Because individuals are terrific at learning through a journey that can at times be easy, with smooth straight roads, or hard, when the path becomes overgrown and tangled.