Why dont we just jump in with both feet? Take the plunge? See what happens? Fear! Where does that fear come from? Past experience.
Remember when you were a kid and youd try anything? I remember climbing chain link fences. I was brave until my jeans got caught at the top of a fence once and I couldnt get down. That was the end of my climbing days. Or how you wrote notes to the guy/gal you liked, "I love you, do you love me? Circle yes or no"? Even when you received "no" you persevered, wrote a note to your second fav and moved on. I was brave until forth grade....Not only did I get a resounding "no" but "your fat" came along with it. No more notes after that!
Rejection is probably one of mans (and womans) greatest fears. Who wants to be shot down? The problem is if you dont put it out there youll never know if your fear is
unfounded. I know, easier said then done. In my twenties fear of rejection was probably my number one fear, heights being the second thanks to the fence. But in my forties Im not so worried about it. Granted Im not out looking for dates but there is rejection, and fear of it, in all areas of our lives. I have come to realize Im not getting any younger and if I want life to be at its best I have to step out of my box. I have to take rejection by the horns and give it a shake!
Life can be as exciting and fun as we want it to be if we are not afraid to grow from a bit of rejection. Rejection can be good. We learn from it and move forward. Look at it as stepping stones to greatness. Fearing it only holds you back. Yes, sometimes the rejection isnt polite, friendly, or thoughtful. Sometimes its ugly and hurtful. Take a step back, shed a tear, regroup, put on your big girl thong and get back out there. Fearing the unknown and not facing that fear puts life on hold. Do we really have that kind of time?
Life can be as exciting and fun as we want it to be if we are not afraid to grow from a bit of rejection. Rejection can be good. We learn from it and move forward. Look at it as stepping stones to greatness. Fearing it only holds you back. Yes, sometimes the rejection isnt polite, friendly, or thoughtful. Sometimes its ugly and hurtful. Take a step back, shed a tear, regroup, put on your big girl thong and get back out there. Fearing the unknown and not facing that fear puts life on hold. Do we really have that kind of time?
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