I came across a folder that contained a whole stack of papers. Page after of page of cover letters accompanied by returned manuscripts all had one word in common, “rejected.” Why did Daddy keep all those rejection letters? After all, he was a published author who wrote across a broad spectrum of topics.
Some of the publication companies required a fee to even read a manuscript for consideration. That could get quite expensive, especially considering the number of “returned” letters as well as those approved for publication.
On one such letter, Daddy wrote, “Don’t give up!” Further down the page another notation caught my eye, “Rejection? A $50.00 possibility.” Wow! That’s why he kept the letters! They were reminders of all the possibilities literally at his fingertips. Just below that note was some more of his scribbling, “This article was sold to Scouting for ten times what High Adventure could pay!” Had he given in to rejection, he never would have tried again. Sometimes rejection comes in disguise as blessings.
I guess we can learn some life lessons. If you’ve been rejected, it might a blessing in disguise. There may be something better in store. Or maybe, if you have invested in something – money, time, caregiving, love, compassion – the return is far greater than the investment.
Rejection? A possibility!
Don’t give up!