Rejection --a different perspective

REJECTION: I've learned something about rejection letters. Somebody is, at least, giving acknowledgement to my writing. At least they are saying, "I received a manuscript from this writer. I can't use it, but at least I DID receive it." I know this is a tiny step up from no answer at all, but it is a step-up. In some cases, an EDITOR is actually reading my writing--they might not accept it, might even hate it--but sometimes it's being read by an actual, by-gosh EDITOR, (junior, though it may be.) That means, I'm a writer. I'm different from people who do not write. I'm in a class of fellow writers whose brains are overflowing with words that demand to have a voice. I'm special.
And in some cases, I really believe my rejections are due to bad-timing, wrong 'house', duplicate story, or some other mundane reason that had nothing at all to do with my writing ability. I almost never feel 'rejected' anymore--just 're-directed'.

In summary, create a workspace, work on your craft every day, set goals and focus a part of every week to reaching that pinnacle of being a published author. Even the smallest acknowledgement on your part will do wonders for your self-esteem. Example: I recently created a web-site, and I've been struggling trying to get the word out. Recently, an old friend contacted me for the first time in 15 years. I gave him my web address and suggested he 'check it out'. He responded to the 'contact me' section by saying, "I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE A WRITER!"
My head swelled. My shoulders squared. Yes, by gosh...I AM A WRITER!