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Compassion is the medicine that restores us to wholeness and peace. This is essential for recovery, resilience and wellbeing.

Explore some of our free compassion practices and meditations to support you today!

Download our Ho’Oponopono guided meditation and handout at https://heart.bethshekinah.com/hooponopono-compassion-practice-meditation.

Listen to May Is for Metta or Heart of Compassion meditations and other practices on our SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/beth-terrence.

May you be happy.
May you be peaceful.
May you be free of suffering.
May you have ease of wellbeing.

Yes!!!

"Love is the energy of life, the strength of life, the light of life."

~ Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche

One of our favorite events of this year was participating in the On Our Own of Maryland, Inc. annual conference in Ocean City in May. This year's theme was "All Hands on Deck: Empowering Behavioral Health Systems from Within".

We were excited to see a hightlight of our workshop led by HRP founder, Beth Shekinah - Shaman & Transformational Facilitator, included in their summary blog post along with a photo from our circle's heart center!

Here's what they said about "Using Restorative Practices Circles for Connection, Collaboration & Community":

"Using Restorative Practices Circles for Connection, Collaboration, & Community offered workshop attendees an immediate sense of warmth and intentionality in the space. The presenter, Beth Shekinah Terrence, founder of Holistic Recovery Pathways, set a welcoming tone through both her presence and the thoughtfully arranged environment. At the center of the room, slips of paper reminded us of values such as “empathy,” and “support,” and were surrounded by grounding objects such as a seashell and stones.

The session included opportunities for self-reflection and connection, and collaborative learning activities to discuss each of the aspects of the restorative practices framework – the who, what, when, or why of using restorative circles. She guided us through key restorative principles designed to nurture community, deepen collaboration, and promote individual and collective well-being. By the end of the session, we could clearly see that restorative circles are an effective way of building connection, trust, and community, and the workshop itself was a meaningful reminder of the power of creating spaces where people feel truly seen and heard."

Learn more about the conference and all of the amazing presenters at https://www.onourownmd.org/s/website-content/a1QPK000008n34z2AA/all-hands-on-deck-empowering-behavioral-health-systems-from-within.

Compassion is the best medicine!

Love this menu of tips on how to increase Dopamine naturally from our friends at Embrace Mindfulness!

Dopamine iplays an essential role in mental health, physical well-being and resiliency.

It’s an important neurochemical that boosts mood, motivation, and attention, and helps regulate our movement and capacity for learning as well as our emotional responses.

Known as the feel-good neurotransmitter— dopamine ferries information between neurons. This unique neurotransmitter affects your body, brain, and behavior. It plays an essential role in how we feel pleasure and rewards.

And it’s a big part of our unique human ability to think and plan, helping us to us focus, work towards goals, and maintain interest in life.

Learn more about Dopamine’s vital role in mental health and overall wellbeing in this Harvard Health Publishing post: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/dopamine-the-pathway-to-pleasure.

How will you boost your Dopamine naturally today?

Drop us a note to let us know in the comments below…

Connection is essential “medicine” for recovery, resilience and wellbeing! 🌀

Great post exploring the power of connection and community by Mark Hyman, MD. Check it out!

With each breath and each step we move into new and unimagined possibilities!

Thanks so much for sharing, Christine Wirsing! 💜

Burritos for Beds: 12th Annual Samaritan House Benefit Breakfast Join us on May 8th for breakfast and fellowship to be part of something big as we expand the reach and impact of recovery in our community.

Did you know Holistic Recovery Pathways Founder Beth Shekinah Terrence has been active as a Board Member with Samaritan House Annapolis since April 2024?

For more than 50 years, Samaritan House has been a pillar of hope and healing in Annapolis. Founded by community members who recognized a growing need, it has grown into a trusted residential treatment program offering a safe, supportive environment for men in recovery. Nestled on a peaceful wooded campus, Samaritan House provides housing, peer support, and evidence-based care to help individuals rebuild their lives and sustain long-term healing.

We're approaching our annual 12th Annual Burritos for Beds Benefit Breakfast on Thursday, May 8th. As we gather for this year’s breakfast, we celebrate the foundation built—and plant the seeds for the next chapter in recovery care.

We’re growing from those strong roots and launching a new chapter that will expand access to care. With your presence and support, we can bring this vision to life.

If you are local to the the Maryland/DC area, I invite you to join me - stop by for good food, great company, and a powerful next chapter.

Funds raised through this event will help us grow recovery resources to serve more people in our community.

No tickets are required—just stop by!

And if you plan to attend, we'd love to know. We've got a lot of burritos to make!

RSVP on Evenbrite at https://burritosforbeds2025.eventbrite.com

And invite your friends or colleagues here to our FB event Burritos for Beds: 12th Annual Samaritan House Benefit Breakfast.

Every shared post, every bite, and every donation moves us closer to lasting healing, housing, and hope.

We can’t wait to see you on May 8 and share the exciting news ahead.

Let’s grow something powerful—together.

Burritos for Beds: 12th Annual Samaritan House Benefit Breakfast Join us on May 8th for breakfast and fellowship to be part of something big as we expand the reach and impact of recovery in our community.