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Cacao
Pronounced /kəˈkaʊ/

Widely known to be what chocolate is made of. Feel good chemicals, anyone?

Less known fact: there are three varieties of cacao, and consuming one of them in its pure form (without industrial sugar and animal milk) can be supportive to our mind, body and spirit.

Ceremony
meaning: a formal act or ritual, often set by custom or tradition, performed in observation of an event

For me, the most important aspect to a ceremony is intentionality, and when it comes to cacao ceremonies, a group of individuals coming together.

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Learn about cacao and experience for yourself what it can do for you. Every experience is uniquely yours because one of the magickal things I've discovered about cacao is that intention is 🗝️. How one drink can help ground down anxiety but also be the energizer that makes people alert has me excited about every journey that's unlocked through ritual and ceremony.

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and connection as we explore new ways of self-expression aligned with our long-term aspirations. Release what no longer serves you and invite abundance and strength into your life.

I expect this to be an intimate group, allowing us deeper exploration and understanding of how we can work with cacao and with the moon cycle to support our lives. See you at

24/11/2023

I am absolutely delighted to finally have the opportunity to share the magic of my cacao practice with you through a Grounding Cacao Ceremony on December 2.

This is the first time I'm facilitating a ceremony in person in the city, outside of a retreat or resort environment, and I believe it's much needed grounding ahead of the holiday rush.

We sit together in circle and partake of the Chuncho Strain Heirloom Ceremonial Cacao from the pristine jungles of Cusco, Peru to ground and to re-connect.

The ceremony itself will be 1.5 hours (from 10:30-12:00) and we stay at the venue afterwards for lunch, to share and to integrate together.

Whether it's your first time to hear about cacao having benefits, or you already have a cacao practice in place, Mama Cacao calls to you--- join us on this journey.

There are limited slots available so RESERVE YOURS NOW.

23/10/2023

The past weeks have been a whirlwind of activities for me, a rollercoaster of events and of emotions.

If you've been busy and feeling like there's no time for you to do your essentials, let alone join another program... I invite you on a journey of re-discovering and communing with yourself through BACK AT ONE.

What will you get out of this?
Simply: YOU GET YOURSELF BACK.

✨ I found inspiration from my relatively new deck of inspiration cards called FINDING INNER PEACE from . Apart from the beauty of the cards, I was called to use this deck differently from my others, instead of shuffling and picking a card, it was an exploration by following the chronological order by which the cards are numbered in the deck.

✨ It's a deep dive through seeing oneself first so that one becomes empowered to face the world through CLEAR EYES, not the cross-eyed version that comes with rushing through each day being busy being busy.

❤️ We begin the 36 days in Back at One with a Virtual Opening Circle on October 28, 2023, 10:00am Manila ❤️

❤️ Then, I take you through 34 days of pre-recorded prompts and activities sent through WhatsApp where we can choose to interact with a community of like-minded individuals on a similar yet unique journey ❤️

❤️ Finally, we close with an In-Person Cacao Ceremony on December 2, 2023, 10:00am Manila ❤️

If you've read up to this point, this is the sign that YOU ARE READY TO COMMIT TO YOURSELF and to AN EMPOWERED LIFE OF JOY.

This is the first time I'm offering Back at One, and with it comes introductory pricing you won't want to miss. Send me a DM to join!

05/09/2023

Has the past month been a mad rush for you like it's been for me?

Escape to tranquility at ! Join us for a soul-nourishing retreat amidst the peaceful oasis of Anahaw Farm & Resort in Lipa, Batangas.

I'm looking forward to facilitating the Aries New Moon Cacao Ceremony and participating in mindful movement, sound healing, and connecting with kindred spirits.

The retreat weekend's activities include: guided meditations, motion meditation with the Bamboo Wand, cacao ceremony, full moon ritual, sunset yoga and sacred sound journey, Kundalini Yoga, gong bath meditation, and a heart-opening Kirtan Jam session. 🌿✨🧘‍♀️🌕🎶

Reconnect with nature, yourself, and others on this transformative journey. Explore the Rock Garden, enjoy farm-to-table meals, and experience the power of community in a bonfire gathering. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to nurture your soul and find inner peace.

Date: Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023
Location: Anahaw Farm and Resort, Lipa, Batangas

Limited slots available. Reserve your spot by September 16 at soulspeakretreats.com and indulge in a weekend of rejuvenation and self-discovery.

24/05/2023

I'm absolutely delighted said YES to facilitating the Navigating Tough Conversations sessions (spoiler alert!) together because everyone's in for a treat. We share with you insights gained from a combined >40 years in different industries and roles.

We've experienced the challenges that a lot of people encounter, and practiced how to engage with ease and grace. Conversations like these are just a few examples:
1. How do I talk with my boss or someone with a higher rank?
2. How do I give negative feedback?
3. My projects are turned down. How do I go about this?
4. I am tired working. I don't have a choice.
5. How do I persuade executives?
6. Why isn't my team performing?

If there are conversations you feel you SHOULD BE HAVING but aren't,
our intention is to cover as many topics as possible without 'rushing' it so that participants bring home actionable tips for empowered communication. See you there!

15/01/2023

Day 8: Alvaiázere —> Rabaçal (32.8km)

Can you believe it's 3 years of procrastinating before this post?

Another day on the Camino where the day started off with mostly cement/asphalt roads before getting in closer proximity with nature. Blue skies, mostly-bare trees (because it's winter) and lovely weather overall.

A sunny day 7-17°C made perfectly for walking in my lonesome. My watch tells me it's actually 35.45km by distance, and elevation change was ⬆️625.6m ⬇️ 751.2m.

What continued as an interesting trend was how organized and 'well put together' the path signs were for Caminho de Fatima (photo 1) while the one for Santiago is a wooden sign painted yellow with the word SANTIAGO written on it (photo 4).

My first day hiking without using my trekking pole, still carrying my backpack... I arrived at my destination a bit over 10 hours later tired, overjoyed when I saw the place where I'd stay at, and feeling accomplished!

2020.02.05

#カミーノ #朝聖之路 #聖雅各之路 #朝聖者之路 #葡萄牙之路 #朝聖之旅

15/05/2022

Day 8: (Stage 7) Alvaiázere —> Rabaçal (35.45km)

Today's terrain widely varied from asphalt, brick, concrete, dirt, gravel, mud, sand and to tile, making the long walk VERY interesting. I have a preference for asphalt and concrete because I'm less prone to spraining my ankle on those surfaces, but I hear those surfaces are also tougher on the knees so the variation's at least good for my knees. 🤭

The scorching hot sun made the day feel longer than it was. Luckily, we're beyond the boring industrial zone and there was more "green" along the way to make me feel closer to nature. The little towns in between a good "break" from what could feel like a monotonous hike through the woods.

Some parts of the path feel more scenic than others, but what was most attractive for me were the bare trees. Some people may find it weird, but I find seeing the twisted branches beautiful.

The color of the setting sun on the road, on the trees, on the greens. I wish I had the vocabulary or a writer, able to express how romantic it feels. Much needed, as my tired feet inched their way to my albergue for the night.

Garmin recorded a change in elevation: ⬆️ 625m ⬇️ 751m

2020.02.05

#カミーノ #朝聖之路 #聖雅各之路 #朝聖者之路 #葡萄牙之路 #朝聖之旅

15/05/2022

These flowers brightened up the close to 40km path between Alavaiázere and Rabaçal.

06/02/2021

Day 7: Albergaria Pinheiro’s, Alvaiázere, Portugal

Albergaria Pinheiro’s is on the town square and easy to spot. You will need to rinse the bell and go up a flight of stairs to enter the albergue.

My room is huge, especially as I only paid €11.50. I think this could be a shared room if there were more guests. It looks like the albergue has 3 rooms, but I can’t say for sure. The shower is spacious and easy, the water slightly warm (it got cold in the evening). There’s also a laundry service available, but I wasn’t able to use it because I arrived late.

This is also where I met my third and fourth fellow Camino Portugués pilgrims, a nice elder Korean couple.

2020.02.04

#カミーノ #朝聖之路 #聖雅各之路 #朝聖者之路 #法國之路 #朝聖之旅