The Cacao Lab Journal — conscious living

Cacao can become a really powerful tool and partner to deepen our connection with our creative expression. In a world that has become so driven by the mind, plants like Cacao can offer us many physical benefits and experiences to optimize our creative expression. 

Giving Ourselves a Moment Each Day to Align   A daily ritual practice with intention can transform a mundane routine into a sacred experience. Many ancient traditions have used Cacao ritualistically for thousands of years. Ceremonial Cacao, the purest form of chocolate, connects you to the energy of love, gratitude, celebration, and bliss.    Drinking ceremonial Cacao in the mornings can increase energy levels without the crash or jitters that come from drinking coffee or energy drinks. Theobroma (Cacao) contains high levels of magnesium which can assist in relaxing the nervous system and muscles. Its subtle, heart-opening effect allows you...

If you’re a member of the Cacao Lab community, or have even found this article through a related internet search, you’re probably a fan of Cacao products. These products encompass the wellness-focused whole-Cacao movement, of which Cacao Lab is a part, as well as European-style chocolate, which we also love. But for all the happiness Cacao can provide, there is a price we must acknowledge: mass chocolate production has come with a steep environmental price. As is the story throughout much of the agricultural industry, short-sighted growth models and profit-maximization schemes have created a product that’s ecological impact makes its...

 If you’ve ever attended a festival, a yoga retreat, or done research on sustainability, chances are, you’ve heard of permaculture. As a matter of fact, permaculture has been a buzzword for a few years now. The word permaculture comes from combining the words permanent culture or permanent agriculture. It was developed by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the mid-1970s. Bill Mollison was an Australian ecologist and professor at the time, and Holmgren an Australian environmental designer, ecological educator, and writer. Their co-creation has earned them esteem and awards throughout their lifetimes. The practice itself is defined “as the growth of...