Hope is said to spring eternally in the human breast.

I am concerned that I notice that the level of my positive expectations is greatly increased when I am able to see some solution to the issue at hand for myself.

That does not tie in with what I understand “blind faith” to mean.

How does one learn to be full of joy in the face of calamity when they cannot even imagine a way out?

That is true Faith. That is the level of spiritual maturity to which I aspire.

One important step is to accept that God has promised to care for His people and He always keeps His promises. Consequently, whatever the outcome, it will be best for us in God’s plans.

Rom 8:28  We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.