--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There had been a time when I owned my…" description: "\"“There had been a time when I owned my life and now I felt like I was coming around to myself again. It's like I've finally discovered bones in myself ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/879/benilde-little-94970_authencity_there-had-been-a-time-when-i-owned-my-li_1009457.jpg" --- # There had been a time when I owned my life and now I felt… ![“There had been a time when I owned my life and now I felt like I was coming around to myself again. It's like I've finally discovered bones in myself I never knew I had. I discovered that it takes bravery to be one's self. I now know that the only thing I needed to be afraid of was of not finding…” quote by Benilde Little](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/879/benilde-little-94970_authencity_there-had-been-a-time-when-i-owned-my-li_1009457.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/879/benilde-little-94970_authencity_there-had-been-a-time-when-i-owned-my-li_1009457.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/879/benilde-little-94970_authencity_there-had-been-a-time-when-i-owned-my-li_1009457.jpg) > ““There had been a time when I owned my life and now I felt like I was coming around to myself again. It's like I've finally discovered bones in myself I never knew I had. I discovered that it takes bravery to be one's self. I now know that the only thing I needed to be afraid of was of not finding my true self and having the courage to be me.”” Benilde Little ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True self emerges through courage; fear of losing identity is greater than fear of authenticity. **In simple terms:** Courage reveals true self. Key Takeaway Embrace bravery to find authenticity. Themes authenticity courage self‑discovery bravery confidence Mood inspirational reflective Type essay motivational When to use this quote - therapy - creative writing - mindfulness practice Key Concepts Personal growth psychology Questions to Reflect On - What fears hide your true self? - How can courage be cultivated? 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