Our Process: Preparing a Sacred Offering
These alchemical suggestions can help with the creation of the sacred offering of cacao.
Think 20-40g of pure Cacao per 240–350ml of liquid serving (or add cacao until your ancestors tell you to stop).
- MINDFULNESS: Have no preoccupations for the creation of the Sacred Offering of Cacao. Cleanse the air by lighting an incense or smudging your area.
- PRESENCE: Tune into how you feel. In other words, allow all your senses to become completely immersed into every moment of this process.
- CLARITY: Allow the breath to arise fully & deeply, and descend as thought settles and awareness dawns as the view, exactly as it is.
- ALCHEMY: Connect vibrationally to the Cacao by chanting “AUM” (ॐ) a few times with the Cacao in your hands. Put on some music if you desire.
- WISDOM: AUM (ॐ) is the sacred utterance of cosmic unity and eliminates distortions in the field of consciousness, integrating spirit with body & mind.
- UNITY: Recognize now that there is no duality--no true difference that exists between perspective and presence, or between awareness and appearances.
- INTENTIONALITY: With this awareness, channel the subtle vibrations of pure intentions into this process, and into the Offering.
- CONNECTION: Gently pour purified water into a pot allowing it to flow in a steady, clockwise stream, replicating the circular movement of vortexes in nature. This helps restructure the water on a cellular level. Heating on medium-low. Chop the cacao if you wish.
- INTEGRATION: Add other ingredients intentionally--understanding that everything you choose to use has its own inherent potent essence. If desired, blend your potion to allow the oils of the cacao to emulsify with the other ingredients giving it a creamier texture. Let simmer until brew thickens slightly, but lower heat before Cacao comes to a boil. Add a natural sweetener at the end, if desired.