Welcome to another episode of The Hopeful Humanist Cafe. In this episode I attempt to tie a number of threads together from some of the pitfalls of self-care to the importance of hope, openness, and compassion for a healing or recovery journey.  Quotes: 1) "Hope" is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all -   And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard - And sore must be the storm - That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm -   I’ve heard it in the chillest land - And on the strangest Sea - Yet - never - in Extremity, It asked a crumb - of me.                               - Emily Dickinson   2) “It's always something, to know you've done the most you could. But, don't leave off hoping, or it's of no use doing anything. Hope, hope to the last!” ― Charles Dickens, Nicholas Nickleby Wellness Resources: 1) Action of Happiness - Click this link to access the webpage Happier Kinder Together | Action for Happiness 2) Anxiety Canada - Click this link to access the webpage Anxiety Canada | Self-help Resources, Programs & Services 3) CAMH - Click this link to access the webpage The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | CAMH Related Episodes: 1) Episode 1 - The Happier Quest | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe 2) Episode 6 - Standing up to Anxiety and Confronting the Absurd | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe 3) Episode 67 - Expanding the dashboard: Covid-19, mental health and substance use | The Hopeful Humanist Cafe Thank-you: Thank you so much for joining me once again for another tip-of-the-iceberg conversation about the good life, ideas in flow, and resources for mental and physical wellness. I hope these discussions leave you feeling inspired, thoughtful, and ready to embrace the world with a positive mindset. Your company on this journey means the world to me, and I appreciate each and every one of you who tunes in. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or know of any online resources that could benefit your community, please feel free to share them with me. You can reach out to me at athopefulhumanist@gmail.com. Your input is invaluable, and I'm always eager to hear your thoughts. Looking ahead, I've got some exciting episodes in the pipeline, covering a variety of topics aimed at enhancing our understanding of the world, ourselves, and how we can cultivate a fulfilling and balanced life. As we wrap up today's episode, I encourage you to keep the conversation going. Share any newfound insights with friends, family, or anyone you think might enjoy the podcast. Let's create a ripple effect of positivity and thoughtful discussions. Peace, take care, be well, and share!