Reframing Rejection

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Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 18 August 2023

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

This week, Rosie unpacks the power of self-compassion. Today, she tells us why getting a "no" doesn't have to be the end of your story. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi everyone, it's Rosie. Welcome to Radio Headspace and to Friday. Our week on
0:21.7	self-compassion is coming to an end and as usual I want to discuss a topic we
0:28.5	can all relate to, rejection and the powerful role that self-compassion plays in
0:34.7	helping us navigate it. On that note I was recently in a situation where I
0:39.9	didn't get a job that I really wanted. For months I went through interviews and
0:45.4	tests and everything was pointing in the right direction. Then I got the news.
0:50.2	An email that started with, unfortunately, told me everything I needed to know.
0:58.6	My initial reaction was to blame myself and spiral into self-criticism. So I
1:04.4	decided to clear my head and go for a long walk around my LA neighborhood and I
1:10.0	stopped at a gathering of fallen palm fronds. Their weathered and sunburnt
1:15.3	leaves told stories of resilience. Just like these leaves, life goes through
1:21.3	seasons of growth, shedding and rebirth. It was a gentle reminder that my
1:27.7	journey, too, is a process of continuous transformation. Self-compassion is not
1:36.3	just about being gentle with ourselves in moments of disappointment, but also
1:40.8	about finding inspiration in the beauty and resilience of the world around us.
1:45.6	It's a reminder that even when we stumble or face rejection, there is always
1:51.0	the potential for growth and renewal. This experience of not getting the job
1:55.9	reminded me of a similar situation that happened earlier in my journey. I vividly
2:02.7	remember when I applied to teach at my first-choice yoga studio. I was
2:07.0	passionate about sharing the practice of yoga and felt deeply aligned with their
2:11.2	values of inclusivity and acceptance. The interview process went well, but as
2:17.2	time passed, I didn't receive a call. When I gathered the courage to call and
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