Cacao and the Wisdom of Trees: Heritage, Roots and the Living Spirit of Mother Cacao
The Tree Behind the Cup When we sit in ceremony with cacao, we are not simply drinking a warm cup of chocolate. We are communing with a tree. Cacao comes from the evergreen tree Theobroma cacao, a name that translates from Greek as food of the gods.
How to Hold Space in a Cacao Ceremony and Why I’m Finally Ready to Teach It (soon)
Over the past year, one question keeps coming back to me: “Can you teach me how to hold space in a cacao ceremony?” And if I’m honest, that question has stirred a lot inside me. Not because I don’t want to share, but because holding space fee
Citta Vritti Nirodha: Stillness at the Heart of I AM BEING
Citta vritti nirodha is a phrase that has followed me quietly but persistently through my life in wellness. It’s one of those teachings that, once you truly feel it rather than simply understand it intellectually, never really leaves you. It become
Coffee or Cacao?
A conversation about energy, the nervous system, and how we choose to show up One of the questions that comes up again and again, usually in quiet moments after a session, or while someone is holding a warm cup in both hands, is this: “What’s the
The Healing Power of Rose Petals & When and How to Use Them
A gentle confession before we begin… Before we dive into the deep, ancient and heart-opening medicine of the rose, I want to share something a little playful and very human. Roses are my choice of healing, energetically, spiritually and ceremoniall
Creating Handmade Candles as an Extension of Your I AM BEING Experience
Introduction At I AM BEING, every session is a journey. It’s a moment carved out of your day to reconnect with your inner self, breathe deeply, and immerse in calm, clarity, and wellbeing. Whether it’s a cacao ceremony, a sound bath, or a Rei
My Intention for 2026: Filling My Cacao Ceremonies with Playfulness, Curiosity, and Love
As we step into 2026, my intention is crystal clear: I want my cacao ceremonies to fully embody what Keith believes cacao was always about-being playful, curious, and open to more love. These ceremonies are not just about drinking a cup of cacao; the
Why Cacao Is Good for You: Science, Ceremony, and Remembering What the Body Already Knows
Cacao has always been more than something we consume. Long before it was sweetened, packaged, or rushed, cacao was revered as a sacred plant. One that supported the heart, softened the mind, and brought people back into connection with themselves, ea
Spice Up Your Cacao This Christmas: Warming Tinctures, Sacred Spices & Seasonal Magic
As winter draws in and Christmas begins to sparkle around us, many of us instinctively reach for warmth, softness and grounding rituals that help us slow down. For those of us who work with ceremonial cacao, the festive season is the perfect time to
Breath, Reiki, Meditation and Sound: Why This Inner Toolkit Matters as We Head Into Christmas
Christmas has always been a season that stirs something deep in me. And perhaps it does for you too. It’s a time wrapped in sparkly lights and festive energy, but beneath that shimmer, many of us carry emotions we don’t always speak about. Some y