How Do you Handle rejection?

I recently applied for a job I was so confident in my ability for, all pieces were put in place, and everything seemed hopeful and prospects high, it is no wonder when I saw my rejection mail this morning I was rightfully surprised. You see I am not one to pride myself in optimism In fact, I would rather associate myself with the pessimistic side of the expectation radar, I try to keep a balance, just enough hope to carry on, enough will to thrive, but never too much to get complacent.  

Asymetries of our time

Perhaps life should not be as deep as it is,  coffee in the morning and evening chai by the window watching the fading hues of the sun as it flirts with the sea, refusing to part, lingering long enough for the ever so eager body of water to make one last attempt at reflecting the beauties of its departing lover.

A gathering by the moonlight when the witching hour is nigh, blankets wrapped around tepid bodies, laughter filling the night, providing entertainment to the long-eared owl hiding in the thick of the woods.