I had a friend who said often: Wherever you are, be there. He meant that if you found yourself in a place, situation, circumstance that you should take full advantage of what is available to learn, obtain, receive. I have found this saying especially helpful to me when I find myself in a place I do not want to be. It helps me survive the experience. Rather than being upset and depressed or angry about the circumstance, I generate in my head the effort to obtain something of benefit to myself. It helps.
WHEREVER YOU ARE, BE THERE!