Mama Cacao and Me
Plant Medicine?
I started working with the plant medicine, Cacao about a year ago as I was starting to really deepen my own healing. A member of my shamanic energy medicine allyu (community) suggested we share Mama Cacao as we journeyed (deep state of meditation) to engage with the archetypes (character that symbolizes certain aspects) to build a deeper connection. I had heard of cacao but knew very little about her. When I thought of plant medicine, cannabis and psilocybin came to mind and the experiences I had with both experimenting during my developmental years. I was truly in for a surprise.
My friend led us through the most wonderful guided meditation but it was cacao that opened my heart allowing me to engage with the experience in a much deeper way. I worked with cacao a few more times after this without any sort of commitment, you could say my relationship with Mama Cacao was more of a slow burn.
Fast forward to almost one year later, I have developed a deep connection with Mama Cacao. I connect with her daily in different ways, sometimes I go to her for help and guidance. Others, I connect with her to support my energy work with others, on the New and Full Moon I connect with her before enjoying a meditation with one of my favorites, Crystal at The Psychic Soul.
Cacao has amazing health benefits too. I’ve realized it really supports my emotional health (it's a heart opener), neurodiversity, and my gut health (when I eat something I’m sensitive to it is really the only thing that helps my stomach settle).
My Top Reasons to Start a Relationship with Mama Cacao
It is a heart opener that supports heart and brain function which helps curb my anxiety.
It improves energy, focus, and boosts circulation which helps me manage my neurodiversity.
The thing I love most about cacao is that it has helped me to deepen my spiritual practice and a different way to connect with mother earth since I’ve moved away from the mountains.
Lastly, I really enjoy the daily ritual of preparing my cacao, sitting in meditation, and pulling an oracle card as guidance from Mama Cacao.
Cacao is a beautiful plant medicine. I’ve spent the past year deepening my relationship with Mama Cacao and I’ve noticed so many changes. The benefits are abundant, it warms my soul from the inside, allows me to drop into a deeper state of meditation, and it quiets my ego and monkey mind so that I can be more intune with clients.
There are a number of great cacao options out there. I am a huge fan of Ora Cacao as I recently completed their Cacao Facilitator Program. I highly recommend Ora and to also do your homework to ensure the cacao you ultimately consume is sourced ethically and sustainably, supporting people and the planet.
If you do choose Ora use my code MEAGHAN64862 for 10% off your first order.
Let me know how it goes or if you want to share a cup!
