Personal Story: Rejection Always Pays Off
I’ve collected rejections like they were going out of style — job applications mostly, with a sprinkle of romantic turndowns (but let’s save that saga for another day), and the occasional cold shoulder from colleagues or peers (clearly, they just didn’t recognize greatness when it was in front of them). But let’s face it, rejection has the distinct taste of lemon-spritzed disappointment.
However, every “no” I’ve received is like the universe’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m protecting you from something mediocre so you can hold out for the blockbuster opportunity.” It’s the cosmic version of being redirected in a video game to a better path you didn’t know existed. That’s why I’ve got this unwavering faith in the universe — it’s the ultimate matchmaker for me and my dreams, even if it’s a bit shy about showing its hand too early.
I once embarked on the Herculean task of applying to over 300 jobs, only to bag a whopping total of 3 interviews. Yep, talk about hitting the jackpot, right? Clinging to those three opportunities like the last lifeboat on the Titanic, I prepped for each question as if it were an event in the Job-Seeking Olympics — complete with mental gymnastics and endurance trials. The level of exhaustion was real, folks.
By the time I got my 4th interview, I was basically in a Zen state of complete surrender to the cosmic job lottery. And would you believe it? That’s when the universe decided to throw me a bone — a job offer with a paycheck so plump that it seemed to wink at me flirtatiously.
Now, don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t all about chasing the dollar (though, at that juncture, the dollar sure seemed to enjoy playing hard to get with me). But this whole experience was a masterclass in the art of letting go. It taught me that whatever is meant for you has a funny way of finding you, especially if you’re out there doing the legwork, sending your vibes into the universe like unsolicited fan mail.
So, I keep on writing, seeking inspiration in every nook and cranny, even if my only audience is potentially a bored houseplant. I’ve decided to put out positivity like I am sprinkling fairy dust, with intentions so pure you could bottle them and sell them as organic, gluten-free essence of hope. I continue to surrender the outcome to the universe, banking on the law of cosmic returns to bring it all back to me tenfold. Because, in the grand scheme of things, what goes around comes around — hopefully, with a bit of interest.
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