Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people. Don't base your self-esteem on their opinions.
A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.
I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.
When we consistently suppress and distrust our intuitive knowingness, looking instead for authority, validation, and approval from others, we give our personal power away.
Everyone wants to be liked; everyone wants approval. No one likes being ignored.