Rejection is Redirection
That job you didn’t get, the relationship that abruptly ended, or the second date you never got? Even reading that probably makes you think of a time when you experienced one of these things. That terrible feeling in your stomach when something you thought you really wanted — or may have already had — is suddenly ripped away from you. The word that comes to mind for me is disappointment, but in the form of rejection.
So much of our life is dictated by our surroundings, but also our mindset. We always have a choice in how we perceive the world around us. Each situation is an opportunity for growth and to learn something new.
Whenever I am faced with rejection, I use it to my advantage. I remind myself that it is the world’s way — or God’s way — of saying that thing was not meant for me, and that my path is meant to go elsewhere. I trust that something better is yet to come and that what I thought was meant for me really wasn’t. I remind myself of all the times where hindsight was 20/20, and it only reaffirms this.
When we’re able to view setbacks as opportunities, that’s when the shift between losing out and lucking out happens. When we truly believe something better is in store and allow ourselves to take away something positive from the experience, growth occurs. This can all happen while still feeling some disappointment or sadness. But the point is not to let those feelings take over. When we spiral down the “I’m not good enough” or “everything always happens to me” thought path, we slip into a victim mindset. This headspace causes us to be closed off and prevents what is meant to come our way.
Rejection can redirect us toward something we never expected — something better aligned, more fulfilling, and meant for us. When you learn to see setbacks through that lens, everything changes.
If you’re ready to realign and grow, I’d love to walk with you.
