Imagine your heart as a vast, open sea, endless in its depth, mysterious in its currents, alive with the whispers of storms and sunsets. To sail these waters, you are given two sacred gifts: reason, the steady rudder that steers with clarity, and passion, the billowing sails that catch the wind of your deepest longings. Alone, each is incomplete; together, they compose the poetry of a life fully lived.

In the quiet moments before action, two forces stir within us: one that charges headlong into the storm, and another that whispers, “Keep going,” long after the thunder fades.  These forces, bravery and courage, are often mistaken as twins, but they are more like dance partners, each with distinct rhythms, each essential to navigating life’s most defining moments.

Rejection is a universal language spoken in the silent pause after a job interview, the unreturned message, the opportunity that slips just beyond reach.  It arrives uninvited, often wearing the heavy cloak of self-doubt.  Yet, within these aches lies the truth we too often forget: Rejection is not a verdict on your worth, but a compass pointing you toward what is truly meant for you.