Comments on: Re-thinking Rejection

By: Deepti

Deepti — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:14:41 +0000

Dear Wendy,

Rejection is a form of acceptance – it’s their way of loving you.

Take care.

Love and Light,

Deepti Gujar

By: Que Areste

Que Areste — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:22:26 +0000

I read your article with interest and recognition. Sometimes rejection opens us to a much better experience. When my three year old son fell learning to ride his bike I would tell him “when cowboys get thrown off a horse, they get back on and ride”. He fell a lot at first, but got back on and learned to ride. We humans seem to learn best from failure. when I fail, I learn what not to do next time and what to try that might be more effective. I find your articles ineresting and enlightening.

By: Sukita

Sukita — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:48:50 +0000

I feel this article right now. I even had a physical falling on my face while running recently and had my ego all up in arms about the scraps. And with my own heart I got up somewhere inside the hurt and continue. ahh, good to read about how human this is!

Thanks

By: Liza

Liza — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:53:28 +0000

Great and insightful issue. To re-think rejection, one must really stop and regroup. For every time you’re rejected you’re given another chance to re-do. If you dare…….

By: Keren Burgman

Keren Burgman — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 02:24:38 +0000

I appreciate your honesty and willingness to express your vulnerability when you were “rejected” It takes so much courage to put yourself out there….based on who it sounds like you are you may stand still for a while but move forward again with strength, grace and tenacity. You sound like an amazing woman. Thank you for being you and sharing this moment in time. It will pass and something even better will take its place……looking forward to hearing about it.

By: Abbie

Abbie — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:09:48 +0000

Thank you. I just read this quote today by RUMI -

This being human is a guest house.

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

As an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture,

still treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,

meet them at the door laughing,

and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond.

RUMI

“Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,

who violently sweep your house

empty of its furniture,

still treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out

for some new delight.”

So true, isn’t it?

Never stop. EVER.

Abbie

By: Pat Frishkoff

Pat Frishkoff — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:40:40 +0000

A blog from the heart. The good news — you got your foot in the door. Will you try again? D… right. Welcome home. Time to rest, regroup, and relish the successes of an amazing year.

By: abigail lewis

abigail lewis — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:07:04 +0000

Whaaaat? Oprah rejected you? Whatever was she thinking? I get so much email that I can’t possibly read it all but I often make time for yours because you are so refreshingly open. Thank you.