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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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Thank you so much for your continued support, Charles. Aside from feeling grateful, I find visiting your blog with its lovely green backdrop very soothing … 💖
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You’re welcome. Glad you like the background. Feel the same way, which is why I’ve kept it like this for so long. 😊
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Thanks for sharing Charles 😀
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Well said.
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Thanks. 😁
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Thank you, Traci 💖
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You’re welcome!
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