Befriending REJECTION

I'm still a novice at this art show thing. Even with one successful year behind me, sending out show applications is SCAREY! Why? Well, it's because of the possibility of REJECTION. I was/am constantly questioning - "AM I GOOD ENOUGH?" I should start out at flea markets -I thought to myself. Nothing against flea markets, but it seemed a safe bet, a good place to start my new venture. However, I knew if I was to achieve my goal and to be considered an artist- a fabric artist, that would mean art shows, applications and facing the possibility of rejection. You know what? I was rejected by three shows, but I was accepted into five others. Yes, I could so easily focus on the generic rejection letters as failure, but I use them to push me forward. I am so happy with the direction my work is taking me, and it's because of rejection that I'm trying new color combos and embellishments. So here's to sending out application letters and new places to show my wares. Oh, by the way, I just heard today that I am accepted into the Duluth Art in Bayfront Park!