Rejection tends to turn us inward in a negative way, causing us to feel unworthy, flawed, not good enough, unlovable, frustrated, confused, angry, or sad, which can get us painfully bogged down in paralyzing self criticism. But if we believe, as I do, that all experiences in life directly support our learning, growth and upliftment, then rejection must also be a path for our learning, growth and upliftment.