Facing rejection is like experiencing our childhood traumas all over again. When someone or something rejects us, it can really hinder our own confidence and inner self-esteem in hurtful ways. Facing rejection can often feel like we're spiraling into a “sunken place.” We can often question ourselves and everything we have to offer, while questioning our own worth and whether or not we're even deserving of our desires in life.
For starters, if you're experiencing rejection, the first thing to do is to stop questioning yourself, what you could have done differently, and how you might have been the reason for the rejection. You are worthy and deserving of all good things and that rejection could have possibly just saved you from a potentially traumatic experience. We can't always see what God is hiding behind closed doors, but trust that whenever and if ever you face rejection within your life, always thank the universe, because they could be saving you from something tragic.
Rejection never has anything to do with us and our qualities as people
Rejection can feel like that middle school dodgeball class where you might have been picked last if not at all to join a player's team. Though it sucks to not get picked, understand that people can only meet us as much as they’ve met themselves. Sometimes rejection rarely has anything to do with us, but rather another person's own insecurities, flaws, and caveats. If you can view your rejection as an opportunity to level up completely by not taking it personally, you’ve already won.
Rejection is like divine redirection
It’s hard to see the many opportunities that are in store for us behind closed doors, and for good reason. Why on earth would we want to spoil the many surprises that are on their way? Simply put, life wouldn't be the same and therefore, we would never truly learn how to flow with the mystery of everything the universe has in store for us. Always view rejection as divine redirection and know that God has something so much better for you in the long run.
You could have just been saved from a toxic relationship, job situation, experience, or a negative opportunity
Again, we can’t always see the reality of situations behind the scenes, therefore, that rejection you may be disappointed about could have really just saved you from embarking on a traumatic experience. In all scenarios when you face rejection always be sure to say thank you to the universe because whether you realize it or not, it just saved you.
Why would you want to be chosen by someone or something that rejected you in the first place?
It’s okay to feel disappointed when someone or something rejects us, but it’s not okay when we leave ourselves in that energy for long. It can sometimes have us feeling as though we missed out on an opportunity, and result in us actually wanting the person or experience to come back to us. Let me tell you, when someone or an opportunity chooses to leave your life, let them go! The things that are meant for you will never leave, and will always choose YOU in the end. Wanting someone or something to stay in your life is like going against the flow of a stream. If it’s going one way, why would you go against it? Choose to look at all of your rejections as catalysts for going with the flow of life, you will suffer much less, and thrive so much more.
People think the grass is greener somewhere else, but they’ll later find out what they missed out on
Nine times out of ten, many people think the grass is greener elsewhere, and in this case, it’s okay when certain boxes of a person may not fit one another. It’s important to realize that this has nothing to do with what you do and don't have, but rather people’s false expectations that they can find something better suited for their needs. Whenever you face rejection, always remember that the other person is doing you a favor by helping you to also find your perfect match. The moment you do, you’ll look back and be grateful that you didn't settle, and will therefore be living a life that you envisioned, but even better.