How are you able to navigate life knowing that you can't control life entirely?

Has Putin always had a majority in Russia, and has his legitimacy rested on everyone believing that he has majority support?
Is it possible to feel completely alone while sitting right next to a partner who refuses to speak?
How is the definition of a "good son" or "good daughter" changing as more people prioritize their mental health?
How can a neighborhood come together to manage two feuding neighbors who just won't quit their antics?