In times of difficulty, if you can maintain a clear head and strive to make the best decisions possible, you have increased your chances of attaining “secondary gains,” or unexpected benefits.
I think blessings in disguise often go overlooked, due to blindness arising from resignation or frustration.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
Immediately thought of the poem “If”
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I just read it. Love it!
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Perfect right?!
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Guess that’s why he’s as famous as he is, lol.
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strong stress-induced emotions are like wild horses – if you can harness them, their power can do you good – if not, they can trample your reason and your life.
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Absolutely. And knowing oneself to the point where you can harness them for desirable outcomes rather than undesirable…I’d say that’s a big part of the art of life.
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