I really look forward to reading your and other's stories of rejection and hope Claire. I believe so strongly too that sharing things that can be a source of shame brings this out of the dark and soothes us by connection and commonality. Part of me would love to contribute but I have been struggling to fit my story into anything close to 500 words. It relates to how rejected I felt by my father when, not long after my mother died, he began a relationship with a new woman who wasn't kind to me and my siblings but who my dad prioritised over us.
I'm not sure how much I have alchemised it into hope - when I remember it, the pain still feels so raw and I know that that longing is my heart is still there (even though my father died 6 years ago). I want to tell this story but I think I need more time....and more words.
But thank you again for this invitation and this incredibly valuable project. It will be a gift for so many people, myself included xxx
Ohhh I love this, rejection as a catalyst for hope. Elizabeth Gilbert in Big Magic has the most inspiring stories for rejection, ever since reading her book I really felt a shift happen with my relationship to rejection.
Just spotted your call for cnf stories of rejection transformed into hope. Absolutely in the http://100RejectionsClub.substack.com wheelhouse. I will share with the community. Thank you, Claire!
Ooh, this is a little bit spine tingling. Thank you Claire. And how did I miss this call for your anthology. I have much to say on the topic of rejection 🤣 Time to get writing I think - I do love a short deadline
Good mor i g Claire! Thanks for taking the time to share your magic with the world. Bringing words out from the darkness into the light—I love that. It’s why I journal on most days. My journal has become a place where I write just for me. A space to explore the depths of my soul each day. To make sense of the chaos that goes on inside. As a creator, I feel the urge to want to make sense of the lessons and wisdom and turn it into art for the world. However, I’m learning that sometimes it’s ok for something to be just for my eyes only. It doesn’t make it any less valuable or beautiful. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead filled with unexpected miracles and magic ✨💫🙏🏽🫶🏽
https://open.substack.com/pub/susankuenzi/p/affirmation-criticism-and-rejection?r=22wfou&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Here's a link to my article about rejection and criticism.
So excited/nervous! Submitted my story today! 🥰🥰
I really look forward to reading your and other's stories of rejection and hope Claire. I believe so strongly too that sharing things that can be a source of shame brings this out of the dark and soothes us by connection and commonality. Part of me would love to contribute but I have been struggling to fit my story into anything close to 500 words. It relates to how rejected I felt by my father when, not long after my mother died, he began a relationship with a new woman who wasn't kind to me and my siblings but who my dad prioritised over us.
I'm not sure how much I have alchemised it into hope - when I remember it, the pain still feels so raw and I know that that longing is my heart is still there (even though my father died 6 years ago). I want to tell this story but I think I need more time....and more words.
But thank you again for this invitation and this incredibly valuable project. It will be a gift for so many people, myself included xxx
Ohhh I love this, rejection as a catalyst for hope. Elizabeth Gilbert in Big Magic has the most inspiring stories for rejection, ever since reading her book I really felt a shift happen with my relationship to rejection.
Thanks for the deadline! Will be in touch soon ;)
I need to re read with that filter thank you for the reminder about it Carly! ✨✨
I recently reread and melted the whole way through! She knows failure and rejection so intimately x
A love letter to rejection
Just spotted your call for cnf stories of rejection transformed into hope. Absolutely in the http://100RejectionsClub.substack.com wheelhouse. I will share with the community. Thank you, Claire!
Oh wow thanks Erin! I’ll pop over a have a read. ✨✨
My Lit Mag News advice about rejections: https://litmagnews.substack.com/p/rejection-doesnt-have-to-hurt
Ooh, this is a little bit spine tingling. Thank you Claire. And how did I miss this call for your anthology. I have much to say on the topic of rejection 🤣 Time to get writing I think - I do love a short deadline
Good mor i g Claire! Thanks for taking the time to share your magic with the world. Bringing words out from the darkness into the light—I love that. It’s why I journal on most days. My journal has become a place where I write just for me. A space to explore the depths of my soul each day. To make sense of the chaos that goes on inside. As a creator, I feel the urge to want to make sense of the lessons and wisdom and turn it into art for the world. However, I’m learning that sometimes it’s ok for something to be just for my eyes only. It doesn’t make it any less valuable or beautiful. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead filled with unexpected miracles and magic ✨💫🙏🏽🫶🏽