Rejection, Emotions, Love, and the Healing Power of Yoga

 By AnnaQuari!

Our lives go through many changes, including happiness, sadness, kindness and being ignored. We all go through moments when what we feel and who we consider ourselves to be are tested. Rejection, the stress of controlling our feelings and a need for personal growth—all these experiences can change us.

I wish to share some deeply personal and important subjects with you today: rejection, feeling worthless, controlling your emotions, feeling like you can’t speak out, love and the life-changing practice of yoga. They aren’t only theory; they’re relevant to our lives and finding ways to work with them supports a well-lived life.

The Hard Truth of Being Turned Down

Rejection is a feeling that hurts deeply. You may hear it from someone you know, a close person or even someone you do not know. When a person we care about walks away from us in a relationship or friendship, it hurts a lot. The hurt caused by being betrayed or overlooked can remain in someone’s heart for a long time.

Rejection in friend groups can be difficult to notice because it’s often hidden. Sometimes, you’re the one who speaks little and prefers to listen, so things stay calm between everyone. Unfortunately, some think your silence means you’re not strong. They could make you the butt of their jokes or simply act as though you don’t exist. However, let me be honest: you are strong, not weak.

Those who keep quiet often have the greatest strength. They pick calm behavior over anything chaotic and they prefer peace over provoking others. Not talking is not something to criticize, it is a defense.

Feeling Like You Don’t Matter: A Hidden Struggle

It can be a quiet struggle to feel that the people around you don’t value you. If no one seems to notice what you do, ignores your thoughts and never appreciates your kindness, you might start to doubt your self-worth. Don’t forget, you are enough.

Those who know you well care about you, not only for what you’ve accomplished or how much energy you have, but for who you truly are. Someone who doesn’t see your value is the one who is lacking, not you.

Don’t let anyone else determine what your value is. You are important here and matter to those who love you.

Yoga as a Path to Inner Peace

Yoga does not stop at movement—it also helps you find clarity of mind and inner peace. Every morning when I unroll my yoga mat and take a deep breath, I become calm. Hearing sparrows, feeling the morning air and moving my breath help me feel more connected with myself.

Yoga helps us focus on being here in the moment. It enables us to notice our body’s and feelings’ signals. We’re going to discuss five strong Asanas (poses) that can help your body and mind.

1. Balasana is the name for Child’s Pose.

Benefits:

• Reduces brain activity and lessens stress.
• Stretches the muscles in the hips, thighs and spine with ease
• Great for helping me feel more emotionally centered
• Which people should learn and use it:
• In particular, people who are just starting out or who feel confused

Pros:

• Not difficult to accomplish
• Instantly relaxing

Cons:

• May not suit people who have knee problems.

2. Easy Pose while Focusing on Deep Breath

Benefits:

• Helps with taking deep breaths.
• Lowers anxiety and improves your ability to be mindful
• Which people should learn it:
• Excellent for those who are new to meditation and anyone struggling with their feelings

Pros:

• Can help with standing up straight and paying attention.
• Bringing your attention to the ground and calming yourself

Cons:

• Your hips may become uncomfortable if you keep practicing for a long time without any support.

3. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)

Benefits:

• Helps to keep the heart and lungs healthy
• Helps to lift your mood and increase your energy level.
• Increases flexibility in your back
• When people feel emotionally low or very tired

Pros:    Great for improving your posture and opening your heart area

Cons:    People with pregnancy or spinal problems should not do this.

4. Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose)

Benefits:

• Helps reduce both stress and anxiety.
• Makes sore legs and feet feel better.
• Improves the flow of blood through your body
• Who can learn it: People experiencing anxiety, trouble sleeping or being physically tired

Pros:

• Deeply restorative
• Is not difficult to complete

Cons:    Not all people with lower back issues will feel comfortable doing this.

5. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Benefits:

• Helps you stand and move more straight and steady
• Brings about increased awareness and makes us feel calmer
• Who is suitable for practicing it: Everyone! It helps you find your balance every day.

Pros:

• Powerful but also easy to understand
• Improves how focused and stable a person becomes

Cons:    The best results come when you are mindful.

What Being in Love Really Is

Love is not always understood in the way it should be. For me, love isn’t about huge displays or ideal moments from stories. It’s centered on trust—a strong and lasting bond where respect and loyalty just happen.

No matter if I’m talking about friendships, family or romantic relationships, love holds it all together. True love is being by someone’s side in hard times, not only in good times. It means letting them feel secure whenever they need it.

Before I begin, let me make it clear that I’m not mentioning love, dating or heartbreak today. In fact, I mean the core of love: feeling safe, cared for, respected and always supported.

A Sign of Strength: The Ability to Control One’s Emotions

There will be times when someone yells, gets upset or says things they didn’t mean. The first thing we typically do in those times is respond back. In fact, strength comes from taking a break.

Just because you’re controlling your emotions doesn’t mean you have to hide them. It’s about grasping their meaning and waiting to respond wisely, not just by reflex.

How to Control Your Emotions:

Try to breathe deeply and slowly. If you’re feeling angry, try to breathe in and out slowly for 5 breaths. It helps your brain to relax. Don’t respond right away. It’s best not to respond right away. Take about 5 to 10 minutes for yourself. You’ll have better mental clarity.

• Use Journaling: Instead of reacting, write down what you are feeling. It helps you feel calmer.
• Talk to a Reliable Friend: There are times when someone just needs to hear you out, not be told what to do.
• Do Something Active Outdoors or Indoors: If you want to feel better, change where you are.
• Being Quiet: A Strength, Not a Sign of Weakness

Many people don’t understand what silence really is. When being loud and fast gets you attention, being silent might appear to be a sign of weakness. Still, that is not the case. Having empathy is a mark of being grown-up, strong and emotionally intelligent.

Not speaking when you are upset shows that you remain in control. But remember to speak up at some point. Only speak out when what you say can be understood and not just add to the confusion.

You Are Important

I hope that you’ll remember this one point from today’s post:

 You should never think you are not important. You do.

There is a way you are important to someone, even if you haven’t noticed it yet. Experiencing rejection, hurt and emotional hardship is a part of maturity and not a sign of failure.

Love yourself. Talk softly to yourself. Do some yoga to help you achieve balance. Don’t let your feelings take charge of your actions. No matter what, make sure you never think you aren’t worthy enough.

I wish you happiness and success.

The AnnaQuari