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Learn about Magic, Shamanism, Supernatural Beings, Sacred Sites, Ceremony, Meditations, Food, Maya Life and Giving Back. The supernatural weaves itself through everything here, all is connected, all is alive.
The Story of Cacao, YOUR story, and a Traditional Recipe
Sip your cacao with gratitude for the process that brings you life. Cacao is your ally. Allow it to warm your heart, comfort and strengthen you. For this is the goal of the ceremony of the cacao.
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Mexican Christmas Month!
Guadalupe-Reyes is the season from December 12th to Jan 6th. It is almost a full month of celebration, observances, food, music, and...
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Wisdom from a Maya Story Keeper
Gods and goddess ringed the circle, Ixchel the goddess of childbirth, Yum Kaax the lord of the forest, and most importantly, Chaac, the red
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Abundance and The Simple Life in Leona Vicario
My Maya friend lives in the sleepy little village of Leona Vicario. Her home is simple, warm, and welcoming and abundant
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A Magical Mug: Maya Pottery
Its energy is tangible. Its smooth contours were made by the careful hands of Don Sergio, a master potter who lives in a remote village
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The Secret Behind the Magic You Feel in a Maya Village
There is something magical that happens when you go into the tiny villages of the Yucatan. The quiet lives of the Maya people have a...
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Sikil-pak: Hummus in Maya Style!
Do you love hummus? Then you will love this traditional Maya dish made from ground pumpkin seeds. Here in Mexico, this dish is made with...
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Seeing the Shaman
Don Francisco drying wild harvest medicinal plants When we arrived, Don Francisco took us out into the garden behind his traditional Maya...
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How to Observe Hanal Pixan: Day of the Dead Maya Style
I hope this inspires you to take time to honor and remember those who have passed on. Keep in mind that this can be ancestors you have never
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Horchata: A Bedtime Treat
This favorite drink of Mexican children is sure to become one of your favorite drinks too!
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Enjoy the Ancient Power of Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds were one of Mexico's oldest super foods! This chocolate chia seed pudding recipe is easy and delicious!
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Mayan Wedding Traditions
I just returned from the wedding of the youngest daughter of my good friend and shaman (healer/herbatero), Don Francisco. It was a 3 day...
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Ancient, Magical, Maya Hot Chocolate: Activate Your 3rd Eye!
Maya hot chocolate is an ancient, sacred, savory, spicey drink dense with raw cacao, cinnamon, vanilla and other warm-you-up spices. The...
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A Lost Mayan Book of Prophecy?
The edges of the pages are tattered, and the writing is faded, but within its covers lie herbal remedies, astrological forecasts, prayers, a
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A Maya Birthday Party
Have you ever been to a Maya birthday party? One of the things I love most about living on the Yucatan Peninsula and spending time with...
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The Story of Maya Corn
I arrive at the field where my shaman friend, Francisco, grows corn, beans, and squash for his family. An alux (supernatural Maya land...
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Simple Life in The Jungle
This is Esteben. He was so happy to show us an egg laid by one of his chickens. He told us he gets two eggs a day, perfect for breakfast!...
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I Have Seen Your Soul
"I have seen you." The cave was amazing, as it was every time we came to see it. Thousands of stalactites hung from the ceiling and...
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The Faerie Tales are Real and They Hold the Key to Happiness
I want to talk about the connection between spiritual mysteries and happiness. While it may seem that poking around in the jungle looking...
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Ceremonial Tamales
The room was smoky and dim. No windows offered natural light, only the open door. A hot fire burned merrily in the corner and a big pot...
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