re·jec·tion
rəˈjekSH(ə)n/
noun
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the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.
Today hasn’t been much of a good day. My spirits have fallen. I see myself as an optimist with a slight pinch of a realist mixed in. So, usually I can find a Silver Lining in all negative situations that present themselves to me. Today that was challenging.
This morning started out wonderfully with iced coffee to wake me up and a nice, vegan breakfast to get the day going. I avoided checking every social media I have so I could begin the day with some meditation to clear my mind. Once that was out-of-the-way I began to check my email. I received the first Rejection of the day from a publisher I sent my writing into. Acquiring rejection letters regarding my writing work is something I am already used to so this didn’t bother me too much.
After taking my little brother to school I came home to study for my Business Law final I will be taking this evening. I received another email. Actually, I received four. All of these emails were from jobs I have applied to. All four of those emails said I had not been considered for the job. Now this was a little upsetting. This is something I am not used to. Luck had always been on my side before when it came to getting a job. But I didn’t let it get to me. I decided to focus on my day since I had to take my mom to her doctor’s appointment.
As my mom and I were on our way to the doctor’s office my gas light came on. Checking my bank account I saw that I am now finally running out of my savings I have been living off of. So we headed to the gas station while I budgeted what little I have left in my head. The funniest thing happened while we were there, my tire was extremely low. If you know me, you know I HATE having to air up my tires. First world problem, I know. Well, I aired it up. Then I took my lovely mom home and we said “I love you” to each other. A little bell noise came from my phone. Another email. “Sorry, but we are going in a different direction with our articles this week. Maybe you can submit something different.” Another rejection letter.
Now, I had to move on to the next part of the day. Picking up my sister will never be something I don’t mind doing. I love my sister more than anything in this world. Today, I am so thankful she is in my life. On my way to pick her up from her job, I broke down. The stress overwhelmed me I guess. The feeling of being rejected that much in one day felt wrong. Plus, my dating life has been full of rejection the past two weeks. But that’s another story for another time. When Tesla got into the car we talked for a bit. We talked about how hard life can be and how unfair it all feels. She let me know things will always get better in life. Then we ate burritos, laughed, and it all felt better.
ap·pre·ci·a·tion
əˌprēSHēˈāSH(ə)n/
noun
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the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
When things get rough we have to remember those people and things we appreciate in our lives. Rejection is hard. From dates to jobs, rejection is part of everyday life. We cannot avoid it. It’s here to help us grow. Appreciation for what we have and who we have can help us cope with all the rejection. Today I found my silver lining in my mom and my sister. Thank you guys so much, I love you both.
Thank you to the people who listen to me. Thank you to the people who are there for me. Also, thank you to the people and things that reject me because it makes me stronger. Makes me a fighter.
Rejection isn’t a bad thing. It’s the universe’s way of letting us know what isn’t right for us. What’s not right for our life.
Appreciate the people you have, the things you have, and the life you have.
With love,
Trey.
