Am I Invisible? The Pain-Relieving Response to Being Rejected or Excluded
When you are in an unfamiliar situation, and are looking for someone kind to speak with, it can be agonizing. It is even worse when your needs are not met and you are our rightly treated rude. In those instances of rejection, remember it, so you do not repeat it. Reach out to people when they are in your situation, welcome them. Feel gratitude for people who go out of their way to help you. Extend a courtesy, everyone wants to feel welcome and accepted. One person can make a huge difference.
Key Takeaways:
- According to Kari Kampakis, when people intentionally hurt your feelings, it can be an opportunity for reflection and self-growth.
- When you are hurt by others, it teaches you valuable lessons about human dignity, social graces, and integrity.
- All of us can play a role in healing the world’s pain simply through our individual actions, no matter how big or small.
“Remember the deepest desire of the human heart is to belong … to be welcomed … to know you are seen and worthy of kindness.”