The 1x Disappointment -- Again!

Several of my friends suggested that I send the attached image to 1x.com for publication.  I did and was deeply disappointed.

This goes back to the question I asked myself several months ago -- why do we go out of our way to seek disappointment and rejection?  It's amazing how easily and quickly we forget the pain caused by the rejection, and we would do the same stupid thing over and over again...  So, there must be something we are seeking or hoping to get!  For me, it's the desire to be recognized for my hard work, for the mental exhaustion and physical challenge I've endured when producing these images.  The good news is -- I know who I am and what level of art work I can produce.  So, while being disappointed, I am not discouraged.  The pain will go away before I know it, and some day, I will be good enough to get my 2nd image published on 1x...