Nerfs happen, you adapt and move on. If a nerf truly makes something so bad it is unplayable it'll get readjusted. Blizzard isn't in the business of driving away its players. Personally I like doing the most with what I am given.

Gearing for spirit shouldn't be too hard as a clothy if anything you probably had to go out of your way to get gear that doesn't have spirit. In the future it should be easier to gear up.