The Heart MEdicine.
Cacao increases blood flow throughout the body and it induces the release of Serotonin, Endorphins, and Dopamine. It has many active compounds that stimulate our brain’s production of neuro-modulators and neurotransmitters… aka.. “making us feel happy, balanced, and connected.” This is where the beauty and spirit and science come together for us to embody and feel worthy, loved, and our truth.
The medicine of Cacao originates back to Mayan and Aztec traditions in Central and South America. Some of its uses are related to spiritual, medicinal, and ceremonial purposes. This gentle yet powerful medicine is becoming more acknowledged in our present day, and becoming a bridge for us to open our hearts and tap into a more profound connection.
I have had the honor and privilege to live in the Talamanca region of Costa Rica for 13 years. Here is where I was introduced to the medicine of Cacao. It is 100% natural and offers a high concentration of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals including magnesium and theobromine. After attending many different types of cacao ceremonies, I started to recognize its power. While listening to medicine songs, drinking the cacao, and connecting to the indigenous Bri-Bri, Afro-Carribean and Costa Rican people; my heart truly felt open and I began to deepen my relationship with myself and the earth.
Over the years I witnessed and befriended an indigenous, Bri Bri, woman named Rosa. She is one of the most humble medicine women I have ever met. Her sincerity, passion for life, and delivery of cacao medicine has been a guide for me and my personal journey and with the hosting of cacao ceremonies. Just as Rosa is a bridge for the medicine, I too, have learned (and will continue to learn) how to walk among a few of the dimensions between our physical world and the ones we can feel in our hearts.
It’s a bold statement to say “cacao changed my life,” however, it did. Through ceremony, I was able to experience a more balanced state of being. I learned that everything can be and is sacred, and anything can be done in the name of ceremony.
I truly believe we as humans, want to feel heard, seen, held, loved and balanced. When we are able to open our hearts and minds and recognize that we are all in this together, it makes for a smoother ride. In all honesty, no one really knows what is going on, why we are here, or what comes before or after this human experience. We have ancient teachings and stories from around the world that give us some ideas, and directions of where to go or how to live. Yet, what I have found the most impactful and helpful, is listening to the guidance from within myself and the truth of my heart. The richness of the cacao medicine can be tasted not only by the tongue, it can be savored in the heart.
Do you have the call? THe call to connect deeper to yourself and the world around you?….
Embody YOUR Essence with me. I will guide and hold you with an open heart and loving awareness.
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