Hi there /r/humanism! I recently began looking at humanism, and have found that many of its basic tenets fall in line with my own personal beliefs. I'd like to explore it at a little more depth though. What are some books, papers, essays or the like that you all would suggest to someone wanting to find out more about both "Humanism" and humanism?

I'll be honest - aside from the fact that I just don't give up, I'm about at the point of giving up, and that'd be a waste. But in that same spirit of honesty, I feel like I'm at the end of my resources.

After well over a year of marginal or outright unemployment, I'm losing my home to foreclosure - probably in the next 30-60 days, and there's no where left to go. Landed a new job in March, but at 100% commission sales going into a slow summer, the income just isn't there. I'm likely losing that job, as fighting through this foreclosure process has required more flexibility from my employer than they really wanted to provide. Fifteen years of marriage is being tested to the limits. Credit is, obviously, shot.

Humanists, I need something to stand on, because right now, I feel like there's very little reason in our world. Overwhelmed by it all, actually. What do you do, when it seems like every step you're taking is the wrong one?

Please understand, I'm not contemplating self-harm or any of that nonsense; nor is this a plea for unwarranted bailout. Rather, I'm looking for your methods of coping with, adapting to, and overcoming the uglier times.

Thanks.

EDIT: Thanks, everyone, who's commented thus far. I'm grateful for your insights and advice. You each seem to possess a sense of peace about you that, frankly, I'm jealous of - it seems so beyond what I'm capable of owning. Thank you for sharing some small measure of that calm with me, nonetheless.

EDIT #2: I have * so* much to learn. Thank you all - I likely won't sleep better any time soon, but at least I can say I may sleep. I have so very much yet to learn, but I am - profoundly - grateful for each of your words, lessons, and advice. I would consider myself a well-learned man to be able to follow even a tenth of what you all have offered. I hope yet to be that man.