The most important lesson that I have learned in life is that, despite the gravity of a negative situation, it is usually only temporary...
I like to invoke the age old adage of "this, too, shall pass" whenever I am facing a daunting situation.
In sum, don't let difficult circumstances outside of your control consume you, but do do what is within your power to address whatever you're facing w/the knowledge that it probably won't last a lifetime.
