
She Used to Be Mine – 35 Things I Would Say to the Old Me

She’s imperfect, but she tries
She is good, but she lies
She is hard on herself
She is broken and won’t ask for help
She is messy, but she’s kind
She is lonely most of the time
She is all of this mixed up
And baked in a beautiful pie
She is gone but she used to be mine
This song by Sara Bareilles speaks to all parts of my soul! As I look back on the old me, there is so much I wish I could tell myself:
- Trying your best is enough, even if nobody else agrees
- You are unbreakable
- You are loved
- Your flaws are what makes you uniquely you.
- “The One” will enhance your life, not complicate it
- Trust your gut
- Don’t dumb yourself down because others are intimidated
- Tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
- Be careful with the hearts of others
- You don’t have as much time as you think you do
- The faster you let go, the faster you will heal
- Everyone is not against you
- Your feelings will lie to you
- Don’t give up your power
- There are people who genuinely want to help you
- Disrespect gets worse not better
- Don’t wait for anyone else to do what you want to do
- It’s OK to be alone
- Everyone is battling their own demons
- Forgive quickly
- Apologize quickly
- Save
- You don’t always have to explain yourself
- The time will never be just right
- Revenge only feels sweet momentarily
- If someone “randomly” pops into your head, call them.
- Your life doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s
- Don’t buy so much stuff. It won’t make you happier.
- Follow passions, not money
- Surround yourself with people who want the best for you
- Your parents did the best they knew how
- If you continue to give, they will continue to take.
- There is purpose in the pain
- Everything will work out fine.
- God is in control
This was awesome! I am learning these lessons myself ‘ your feelings will lie to you’…… If that ain’t the truth !!
Thank u for this
So easy to become a victim to the way we feel! Thank you for reading. I’m glad you could relate!