[rinkjustice]

Being the creator of rejection Therapy http://www.rejectiontherapy.com I've had some pretty big rejections. Blown out even. Decimated.

Does it hurt? Yes, like nothing else. My entire being feels shell shocked. It's not a sharp, stabbing pain, mind you. It's a ringing, searing sickness I feel through my entire body. Some rejections have given me flu-like symptoms for days.

But you know what? I also feel like a took a good punch and I'm still standing. I've seen other people be courageous and get completely blown out and I deeply respect them for that. To some, they are victims or suckers. To me, they are heroes I would hug if I could.

So, when I get rejected in an epic way, I try and respect and honour myself.

Best of all, the rejection gives me an experience to draw upon. I can say, "I've been through worse and came out stronger. I'll be okay. I can do this."

It can be the best confidence in the world.