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People have been dealing with problems like this for thousands of years. The solution, developed in almost every culture, has been some form of spiritual practice.

I view spirituality as the technology of human existence, and take a pragmatic and heterodox approach. The key is practice and action - you don't get anything out of simple belief.

Steer clear of spiritual ideas that feed your ego, and gravitate toward ones that emphasize humility, service and acceptance. It works well for me, but as always YMMV.