How does one stay positive, at peace, and calm, when it feels like everything is crashing around one?

I went to a Toastmasters meeting yesterday (a GAL activity), and someone gave this quote (hope I remembered it correctly):

"Worrying is like meditating on your fears." So true, and yet how do we stop when one's finances are being compromised, your children may be put through some upheavals, still dealing with marital problems, etc.?

I guess this is the nature of life, and we have to just appreciate when there is a spot of serenity, and things occasionally falling into place along the way. I guess gratitude should be my attitude. I do have a lot to be thankful for ... just have to remind myself constantly what they are. \:\)

Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed.
D35,S/D twins28,D22
EA4/04 End? Who knows?
"Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim