“I used to …”
I found myself among other more mature people using such a phrase “I used to …”. There are at least a few interpretations to the usage of such phrase.
1) The person is missing the past, in particular, something he/she was able to do, but not anymore.
2) The person has a fond memory of a particular element or event in the past.
3) The person is trying to point out and/or suggest things should be done in a certain way (like the good old days).
4) The person has changed and “transformed” into a different person (in a positive way).
Regardless of what the intention is, let us focus on the presence and the future. Leave our fond memory behind us and use it to propel us to become better and stronger.