REJECTION

“Rejection is not fatal; it is merely someone’s opinion.” – Unknown

Don’t let rejection dictate your value or control your actions. The pain of rejection often stems from a mix of your own expectations and external opinions you cannot control. Both of these elements lie beyond your true authority—expectations are projections of an uncertain future. They are the opinions of others, and they are just that: theirs.

Rejection in itself is not harmful; it is feedback. Discomfort arises when you choose to attach excessive emotions or place more meaning on it than necessary. Rejection only holds power when you allow it to.

Do not fear rejection, view it objectively. Recognize it for what it truly is: feedback, not a judgment on your worth or ability. Adjust your expectations, detach from the need for constant approval, and understand that rejection doesn’t define you—it informs you.

Continue to accept rejection as a part of growth, gathering the lessons it provides. In the process you will gain resilience. Each time you respond to rejection with strength, you strip away its ability to diminish you. Every instance a steppingstone in your growth.