Rejection is Redirection with Mansee Singhi
I’m delighted to share my amazing conversation with my mom, Mansee Singhi. I had the pleasure of interviewing her once again, and this time our discussion revolved around the topic of “ Rejection ”. Here are some of the discussions we had. 1. What was your first experience with rejection, and how did it change your perspective at that point in your life? She started by saying that she doesn’t have one defining experience of rejection. Instead, it appeared gradually through applications to performance platforms, dance festivals, grants, and performing arts organizations. At first, rejection left her feeling disheartened, sad, and angry, as though she had failed. Her instinct was to blame herself and wonder what she had done wrong. Rejection appeared at moments when she least expected it. 2. What do you physically feel in your body when you experience rejection? As an artist, dancer, and performing artist, Mansee says she is especially aware of how emotions affect the body—w...