Let’s face it together | rejection.
I am certain that I have never met another human who actually ‘likes’ being rejected. It is bound to happen to all of us. Rejection can come in many forms,
that college that passed on you,
that friend who excluded you,
that audition that went south,
that guy who didn’t reciprocate feelings,
that job you thought was perfect - never called you back,
that boss who didn’t see you for the promotion,
& it all hurts and can really keep you stuck from progressing in life.
Honestly the list can be endless and thatis overwhelming. Instead of being consumed by the oceans of overwhelm and the waves of fear for not being worthy or good enough for someone or something, be encouraged that there is only one you. There is not another human who walks around with your same intellect, interests, skills and passions that you have. You have a uniqueness that cannot be duplicated and a heart that cannot be replaced.
Don’t try and avoid rejection because that is inevitable. Instead, try to reframe the way you think of rejection. Every rejection is one step closer to what is FOR you. Rejection is redirection,
That college that passed on you
→ redirected you to a place where you’d actually thrive, not just fit. Towards an environment that will match your growth potential, not just your current ideals.
That friend who excluded you
→ revealed you weren’t truly valued and gave you capacity to invest in other relationships that are mutual, honest, and celebrated.
That audition that went south
→ gave you an opportunity to grow in resilience. It helped thickened your skin in a way success alone could never do.
That guy who didn’t reciprocate feelings
→ protected you from pouring love into the wrong person, and allowed you to have clear space for someone who will meet you fully, without hesitation.
That job you thought was perfect - but never called you back
→ saved you from a position that only looked good on paper and helped you remain available and ready for the right job where you’d truly have impact.
That boss who didn’t see you for the promotion
→ showed you that your value is not in one person’s perception. Don’t build your worth in someone else’s blind spot.
