
Cacao, the purest form of chocolate, is an embodiment and heart opening medicine. There is an indigenous belief that it comes out of the jungle when we humans have forgotten how to live from our heart. I believe it has become so popular recently because many of us have wandered away from our heart and only live from our head. This medicine has been used ceremonially for thousands of years, starting with the Chinchipe of Ecuador and migrating up to Central America with the Olmecs, Aztecs, Toltecs and Mayans. As a westerner, I believe it is very important to acknowledge this lineage of medicine carriers and the complex story that has allowed me to sit with this medicine.
I have been sitting with cacao in solo and facilitating group ceremonies since 2019. I believe all plants have a consciousness and we can learn a lot from them. Cacao has taught me how freeing and empowering it is to live from my heart.
I invite you to have your own experience with it.
You can purchase a block of cacao from Keith’s Cacao, which I have found to be one of the most potent sources. In their practitioner program, I learned that they have carefully created a conscious partnership with the land and local women to earn a respectful living wage as they process this medicine. And this integrity translates to the strength of the cup you brew.
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Open Your Heart with Cacao & Frequency
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