I never understood the concept of an emotional crisis. Doesn't make sense to me to allow something to instill negativity onto ones self. It's easier to just be positive and look at the bigger picture, the "crises" prove to be temporary and irrelevant in the long run. I've dealt with death, ended relationships, illness, failure, etc., but how am I going to succeed by being hung up on that? A great philosophical thought Ive heard before: [spoiler] Take the classic thought experiment of the glass being half empty/full. The pessimist looks at it half empty, while the optimist looks at it half full. The philosopher takes the glass and puts it in your hand and asks you how much it weighs. You know, of course, this glass doesn't weigh much, it's weight is practically irrelevant, right? Well the philosopher tells you to hold the glass for an hour. After the hour, the weight of the glass is still pretty irrelevant, however it is stopping you from doing things you would be able to without holding the glass, which is irritating. The philosopher tells you to hold the glass for a week. The weight isn't irrelevant anymore, even though it's so small, your arm is beginning to strain, and your perspective is becoming more and more focused on the weight of the glass. The philosopher tells you to hold the glass for a month. Muscle atrophy is starting to kick in; your arm is killing you from the weight of the glass, even though it's so small. You are now completely focused on the weight of the glass, and you're missing out on life because you are consumed by the task of holding onto this small glass. The point being, when you hold onto the weight of something that isn't necessary, it may seem insignificant at first, but it will slowly consume you, inhibiting your happiness and forward progress. [/spoiler]