Free “Slowing Down” Home Practice

I wanted to share some ways that Ceremonial-grade Cacao can help support you during this time of year.

 Cacao nourishes body and spirit

If you’ve been going full tilt all year long, chances are you’re a little run down both physically and emotionally. Ceremonial-grade Cacao is a superfood with an impressive nutrient profile that does much to support the physical body, especially counteracting oxidative stress and supporting the vascular system. This support is mirrored in the spiritual and emotional bodies too. Click here to read more about the physical and metaphysical benefits of Ceremonial-grade Cacao.

 Cacao Invites you to slow down + just “be”

Our society is conditioned towards perpetual “do” and “go”. The ritual of preparing and consuming Cacao is an inherently slow, meditative process, allowing us precious moments to slow down and notice what is going on within.

The constant clatter and bustle of our daily lives can lead to a lot of internal “noise”, making the act of simply “being” a rather uncomfortable and challenging art. When we stop long enough to tune into our inner-landscape, we may find a lot of unprocessed emotion that can leave us wanting to escape by rushing on to the next distraction…

Developing the capacity to be with inner-discomfort while regulating our nervous systems through the experience helps integrate unprocessed material, supporting our physical and emotional wellbeing. Cacao can be a powerful ally in developing this practice. And as a gift to you, we have put together a guide that you can try out if you’re new to this practice!

When working with Cacao in ceremony, we are asked to give our gifts first (through offerings) before opening to receive generously from the Spirit of Cacao. This is an important reminder that to receive (energetically speaking), we must be willing to give of ourselves and our gifts to the world. Cacao is a wonderful ally for practising the art of reciprocity, not only this time of year, but as a lifestyle.

Carving out time to sit in ritual with Cacao can be one of the greatest gifts you can give to yourself during this busy season. Slowing down creates space, and space allows energy to move. As we sit quietly with ourselves under the gentle guidance of Mama Cacao, we can reflect, process, realise, release, integrate and nurture. It is in the quiet moments that we see more clearly both what is and what isn’t working for us any more, and what adjustments are needed to align with our desired path.

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From the heart,

Fran & the Cape Cacao Team

www.capecacao.com