Ashamed

I have two daughters.  One is creative, sparkles, and loves life.  She includes others, makes and keeps friends, and brings joy wherever she goes.

The other wants to be like that, but has settled for artificiality, an unexamined life (especially in the area of feelings) and while she wants to be liked by everyone (especially on the Web) is quickly mistrusted and avoided by those who get too close.

I wondered this morning if I am ashamed of the girl who has settled.  I don't think I am.  Embarrassed in some ways, but still believing that one day she will grow and find the values within herself she once embraced.  In other words, not shame but hope is what I bring to our relationship, or lack thereof.

What about you?  Do you wonder about yourself in relation to others who are, or have been, in your life?  Leave a comment and let us know.