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Inspiration

I remember the first time I discovered cacao. As a person who generally prefers fruit and savory flavors to chocolates and butterscotch types, I was surprised to discover how much I enjoyed cacao.

I was raised not having sugar or processed foods and it may be that my palate is perfectly suited to the somewhat bitter raw fruit of the Cacao plant.

Maybe I had a few too many nibs because before I knew it, my mind was soaring and my legs were pumping and I wondered, “What was the cause?”!

As it turns out, in addition to being delicious, cacao increases blood flow to the brain which helps to strengthen awareness and focus. It helps the body to heal, detoxify and gives our immune system a notable boost. It also has shamanic and spiritual uses.

We can create our own sacred cacao ceremony at home. Rituals and ceremonies—especially those we imagine and create ourselves are powerful ways to celebrate our commitment to ourselves and to honor our benefaction of this fabulous gift of life.