This is a great post from a wonderful author, Tina Frisco! We’ve all faced rejection in life. How we deal with it is the only control we have.
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Rejection comes in many forms, from many places, and is very painful. What makes rejection so devastating? What causes us to react in a particular way? How can we use rejection to our advantage?
On a purely instinctual level, rejection threatens to extinguish our life force by depriving us of vital nourishment. No being can truly thrive without some measure of love and acceptance.
Rejection devastates when we attach our personal worth to someone or something outside of ourselves. Feeling worthy only when liked and accepted by those with whom we engage sets the stage for rejection.
When feeling disliked or ignored by another, it’s wise to step back and view that person’s behavior as a mirror our own subconscious. Often the things we don’t like in ourselves are reflected back to us by others, giving us an opportunity to examine what…
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Thoughtful writing about a topic we all wish we didn’t have to face… Thank you for sharing!
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It’s true and definitely something we all face from time time. Thanks for chiming in!
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Thank you, Gwen ♥
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Thanks so much for reblogging, Jan, and for your lovely and astute introduction 💖
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Absolutely! Worth sharing.
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Thanks for reblogging Jan 👍😃
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My pleasure!
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