There will always be Comparisons made,
Expectations to live up to,
And People who want to be Pleased.
The only thing we have, is Choice.
Do we want to look at Shadows, or take in Light?
Do we want to lament the passing of Beauty, or learn the art of Acceptance?
Do we want to live, always worrying about what others are thinking of us, or do we want to live a life that would make ourselves happy and proud?
Choose.
Along Life's Path 
We can only live for ourselves. You are the only person that will always be with you.