--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And one day, as she was buried deep in…" description: "\"“And one day, as she was buried deep in her thoughts, she heard a still small voice ask her \"If you could go back in life, what would you have done dif..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/henna-sohail-27482_choice-quotes_and-one-day-as-she-was-buried-deep-in-he_1420195.jpg" --- # And one day, as she was buried deep in her thoughts, she… ![“And one day, as she was buried deep in her thoughts, she heard a still small voice ask her "If you could go back in life, what would you have done differently?" And without missing a beat she answered, "I would have chosen me" And finally, she made the choice..” quote by Henna Sohail](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/henna-sohail-27482_choice-quotes_and-one-day-as-she-was-buried-deep-in-he_1420195.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/henna-sohail-27482_choice-quotes_and-one-day-as-she-was-buried-deep-in-he_1420195.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8e6/henna-sohail-27482_choice-quotes_and-one-day-as-she-was-buried-deep-in-he_1420195.jpg) > ““And one day, as she was buried deep in her thoughts, she heard a still small voice ask her "If you could go back in life, what would you have done differently?" And without missing a beat she answered, "I would have chosen me" And finally, she made the choice..”” [Henna Sohail](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/henna-sohail/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When reflecting on life choices, the most empowering answer is to prioritize oneself. **In simple terms:** Choose yourself above regrets. Key Takeaway Prioritize self‑care and personal growth. Themes self‑love reflection empowerment Mood inspirational introspective Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - career decisions - relationship choices - life planning Key Concepts existential choice personal agency Questions to Reflect On - What does “choosing me” look like in your life? - How can self‑priority coexist with caring for others? 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