Writing Prompt #1: "I Used to Think..."

I used to think I was a coward by nature--but have since learned that bravery is a conscious decision made every day, every moment and needs to be sharped, a weapon for battle.
I used to think the world was black and white, but life experiences have taught me that the world is a rainbow of varying shades of grey.
I used to think that there wasn't a person in this world I'd give my life for--then I met Oliver.
I used to think that I was sinful by nature, that there was always something to apologize for. I replaced those "I'm sorry's" with "Thank You's".
I used to think I'd lose myself when I became a Mother; when actually, becoming a Mother opened a thousand universes into my being.
I used to think I'd be famous one day. There are some moments when I still think that.