Wow! how is it already June?

grandmother cacao and my ritual buddies

how has it been 3 months since I’ve sat down and said hello, how are you doing? what’s new in your corner of the world? what makes you dance? sing? make art? and if you’ve not done any of those things, why not? can you pick one thing that is blocking you from living in the moment, busting a move in the kitchen while you do dishes, throwing some paint on a canvas, doodling while watching tv? I ask these questions because up until this week, I’ve allowed dishes not being done, carpets that need to be vacuumed and a cluttered dining room table stop me from doing things I enjoy because I’ve not yet done my “chores.” I am almost 60 years old and self punish if my chores aren’t done like when I was 10 and didn’t clean my room. Well, that’s over starting today! no one is going to do those chores for me and no one is going to give me the joy that I can give myself by actually living my life.

so today, instead of doing chores, I took my cacao out into the garden and sat there unbothered by the mounting dishes in the sink and the cat toys strewn about the living room (they have more toys than a human child their ages) as I absorbed, with gratitude, the beauty of my flowers that are growing like it is the subtropics and they have something to prove.

many of my days have been spent fighting against myself to have “permission” to sit in the garden, plant flowers (may dad thought if you couldn’t eat it, it was a waste of garden space), weed or lay in the grass just looking at the clouds. I’ve not allowed myself to make art, read a book or not feel guilty for watching a movie while I eat lunch. but lately i’m recognizing a difference in myself when I win that battle, so today I end the battle and choose joy over rules especially since so many of the downloads I receive are when I’m sitting next to a plant ally or just listening to music with a cup of cacao in my hands.

i’m hoping that I can somehow be of help to you if you too feel this struggle or want to find new ways to make space for your soul. I’ve spent the last couple of years planting seeds that my guides tell me have grown like my garden and now desperately wish to be shared, so I invite you to join me this summer in one of the experiences grandmother cacao has led me to. whew, she is an amazing collaborator, I think you will enjoy time spent with us.

my calendar of opportunities for July and August are chock full of meaningful ways to get to know yourself (its not as scary as it sounds), understand yourself and then love yourself (also, not as scary as it sounds) but most importantly have fun. we will sit in circle like our grandmothers did, but to prepare cacao, we will do art that doesn’t need eperience, we will play with dragons and drink delicious beverages just to name a few.

before you scroll down to the link to see what grandmother cacao and I are offering, I am beyond excited to tell you that the cacao dimension has joined the Positive Touch Massage therapy family in Topton and will be offering 2-3 ritual experiences there a month, some on my own and some in collaboration with other amazing healers that hold a special place in my heart and life. grandmother cacao and I also have other opportunities around town that you will love too, so please take a minute to peruse the calendar, find something that sparks joy and join us. each ritual experience is done in a small group no more than 10-12 people so you will want to book quickly.

this is only the beginning, save the link and come back often, a lot more will be popping up as the days move forward and you don’t want to miss a thing!!!!!

you may wish to take a peak at the intentional chocolate bars I’ve created too, quantities are limited, you won’t want to miss out.

I’m excited to hear what experiences spark your joy. feel free to reach out with any questions.

boundless blessings and cacao kisses,