‘Your submission was not…’ - Why some rejections are tough to handle
Some texts are hurtful no matter how brave and resilient you pretend to be. They punch you at your face as brutally as possible, leaving a scar full of doubts and confusions.
I ask, why should we disappoint or discourage? I poured my sweat and blood into crafting a story with hopes and aspirations. I still remember declining a party invitation just because the deadline for the short story submission was looming.
At this vantage point, it feels like all the sacrifices, efforts, and hard work went in vain. The universal truth is that the world claps only for winners; losers are hidden like needles in a haystack. In hindsight, I wonder if all that effort was for nothing.
These thoughts force me to fill my mind with questions and doubts. Am I a good writer, or have I written something unworthy? Is it better to quit writing if I can’t win at a competitive level?
Another attempt, same result.
Pursuing dreams isn’t a cakewalk — I knew that from the start. I was ready to accept failures, rejections, and criticisms along the way, believing them to be stepping stones to greater things. But I never imagined it would be this hard and challenging. Every rejection amplifies the negative self-doubt, a shadowy monster whose claws grow stronger and fiercer with each setback.
It feels like my patience and confidence are wavering. Should I keep moving forward when the path seems dark and uncertain? There’s no guarantee that my work will ever find its rightful place before a larger audience.
I know that no one can give me these answers. No one knows what the future holds.
I have full knowledge that no one can give these answers. No one knows them what the future holds for them.
At this point, I believe that I just need a pure faith in myself. It’s up to me only to move ahead with determination, dedication and patience. Time will reveal what future holds for me. Without an ounce thinking about results, maybe, I just go after what I truly want from this life. A person shouldn’t concern about what others think about him/her, but he/she continues on the mission.
As Bhagwat Gita says, “A disciplined mind brings happiness”.
My sole focus should be on becoming the best version of myself — a dedicated, hardworking, and kind person pursuing his mission. Everything else is just a distraction. If it brings you happiness, it’s worth pursuing.
My goal isn’t to win accolades or recognition, but to create a disciplined and dedicated approach to writing. Only hard work and effort are within my control; I can’t guarantee the results. It’s time to reconsider the approaches I’ve taken in life and reorient myself toward more meaningful pursuits.
I should embrace writing as a fulfilling process instead of yearning for external recognition. Yes, external recognition can be embraced, but it shouldn’t define me, my skills, or my hobbies.
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