08/25/2026
If there were one word to describe this weekend’s Cacao Drum Birthing Ceremony, it would be gratitude. 🤎
I am so grateful I had the opportunity to sit in this beautiful space with such beautiful spirits, each person bringing something uniquely their own.
Some carried a grounded presence that helped anchor the space. Some brought humor and laughter that had all of us smiling. Others carried a more serious presence, but still found moments to soften, let go, laugh, and have fun. Every personality, every energy, every spirit added something special to the experience.
From sharing cacao together, to slowing down and connecting inward, to working with our hands and pouring intention into the creation of each drum, and finally closing our time together in a drum circle—it was nothing short of incredible.
There were quiet moments. Deep moments. Hilarious moments. Moments of concentration, connection, laughter, and maybe a little worry about whether we were doing it right. 😂
And in the end, six completely unique drums were born by six completely unique people. Each one somehow carried the personality and spirit of the person who created it.
Our newly birthed drums needed time to rest and dry before their voices could be heard, so we closed our ceremony by gathering in rhythm with drums I brought for us to share. There was something beautiful about ending that way—together, laughing, connecting, and finding our rhythm as a group.
Thank you for showing up exactly as you are. Thank you for bringing your energy, your personalities, your laughter, and your hearts into this space.
Most of all, thank you for trusting me.
I am so incredibly grateful for this opportunity. 🥁🤎🌿