HOW TO PREPARE CACAO Ceremonial Guatemalan Cacao

I spent the last 5 months at Lake Atitlan Guatemala. Among the many beautiful lessons gifts and healing I received I was so happy to learn more about cacao. I even connected with the spirit of cacao during ceremony asking for her blessing to share her. CEREMONIAL CACAO: Cacao is used with intention and respect. This quick video shows how I easily prepare this beautiful drink which can help open the heart melt away fear and connect more deeply to the present moment. GUIDELINES: A full ceremonial dose is made with 40 grams or around 14 cup of finely chopped pure cacao paste. Feel free to use less if you are sensitive to stimulants or are drinking cacao for the first time. NEVER BOIL CACAO! This can destroy the active ingredients and ruin the taste. If you dont have a blender to mix it up before heating melt the cacao in water over a double boiler. You can add spices such as cardamon cinnamon and chili powder. I like to sometimes add a little tahini for extra creaminess. Some people add a little honey. Do not add sugar. As the Mayan elders say you do not put sugar in medicine! INTENTION SETTING: Hold your warm cup of cacao to your heart taking a few deep breaths of the aroma. Close your eyes giving thanks to the spirit of cacao and perhaps counting your blessings in this moment. I love to whisper intentions or requests into my cup. Try asking for all that you do not need to be melted away. WHAT TO EXPECT: Within 15-20 minutes Cacao can make you feel warm open present alert creative and humming with love. Cacao contains tryptophan theobromine a cardiovascular stimulant and also stimulates serotonin. DONT try cacao if you are taking anti-depressants or hypertension medication have a serious heart condition are pregnant or are under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs. Order Organic Ceremonial Cacao Paste from San Marcos Guatemala and support the hard-working indigenous women: SUBSCRIBE INSTAGRAM meghansmolka PHOTOGRAPHY REIKI EMAIL helloMeghanSmolka.com I am not sponsored by or affiliated with any brand or company. All thoughts expressed are my own honest opinions. All products are personally purchased.,

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