Today, I was rejected for a bowl of cereal.

My mother decided that eating a bowl of cereal was more important than answering the phone. I know it seems like a small loss, but rejection is rejection. Personally, I don't care. Her reasoning was actually pretty funny.

"I've already talked to you today." You couldn't hear me, but I let out a deep, heavy sigh.

Rejection takes many forms, as we all know. Some are bigger than others. Some examples include but aren't limited to relationships, jobs, friendships, and school. The main ones you hear about are these (seemingly) fatal four. Somehow, rejection has come be one of the most feared things in life. I don't know if the lack of human interaction has much to do with it, but it wouldn't surprise me.

Maybe we think that social media is enough that we don't have to face our realities? With subtweeting and hiding behind profiles, that seems like a pretty logical thought.

However, it's more than just refusing to face our problems. A lot of people feel like they can't do that. Rejection is one of those things that stings your core. It leaves a sore emotional bruise for a while. But all in all, we will always recover, adapt, and move on.

To those who suffer from anxiety, I understand and I feel for you. I know it seems hard to face a lot of things, but know that your reasoning is valid. I'm just trying to instill courage in you. Everyone's circumstances are different and I understand that.

I just feel that in most cases, people don't want to confront rejection. A fear builds up, and next thing you know, you can't break it down. Rejection should be looked at like cutting yourself while you're shaving. Sure, it'll bleed for a little bit, but that cut will heal after a few days. You just have to patch it up and keep moving.

It isn't the be-all-end-all. I'm not minimizing the hurt. I know exactly how it feels. I've been rejected more than just the situation that I described earlier. I've had my run of the mill with boys and jobs.

When it comes to boys, sure, it doesn't feel great. I always question if I was good enough. But every moment I doubt, I flip my perspective. It's not the last boy that I'll ever talk to. It's not the last person I'll ever have feelings for.

School and jobs are completely different playing fields. It's more professional than other circumstances, and you have to deal with that. Find solidity in closure: Get lunch with friends, do something that makes you happy, or take time for yourself.

Don't let rejection be the one thing that keeps you from doing what you want and expressing how you really feel. Dust off your shoulders and keep on keeping on. This makes it sound really easy. I know for a fact that it's a lot harder than I'm making it out to be. This article is only to instill courage and let you know that you won't face the scary parts alone. It's something that everyone goes through.

So don't feel hindered by rejection. It's only a razor-cut compared to the greatness that's awaiting you for the rest of your day.