Every one of us was designed with the inherent need to be loved and/or accepted unconditionally, regardless of our individual shortcomings. Yet on a continual basis we all experience rejection via one form or another. We're all aware that the smarter, better looking, more talented and wealthier we are, the less rejection we will experience in society. We're all fighting hard to keep up an image so as to avoid the harsh reality of rejection.
What is the root of our fear of rejection? Insecurity, of course. Are we weak if we are insecure? The answer to this question depends on where or to whom, you turn for an answer. As is the case with most things, people have their personal opinion. I say no, we are not "weak" if we are insecure. Otherwise, we'd all be "weak" because we all have insecurities. Whether we like it or not, insecurities are just a part of life. So what the heck are we doing ripping on each other about them for? I think we should all stop pretending we don't have insecurities.
“Keep me from lying to myself...” the Psalmist prays in 119:29. Every person knows that they are capable of doing things to another person that in hindsight is a shock even to their own system. If only they would stop lying to themselves, then perhaps they could realize that they did these things due to feeling insecure about the potential reality of being rejected by another person and thus experiencing rejection.
Let’s take comfort in knowing we are all connected with one another in this shared fear.
Let's stop being insecure about being insecure.
Let's admit it’s a fact that people are insecure and need to know they are loved and/or accepted by another not only when they are beautiful, talented and/or successful, but even when they are not...Especially when they are not.
If you can't handle doing this, then do the rest of us a favor and don't say anything at all. There is already enough poison in this world attempting to crush our human spirit.
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