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No 15 - Cacao, Art & Heart Opening: Creating from a Place of Love and Connection

  • Jun 24, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Feb 18

Cacao invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and listen to the whispers of our hearts

As a painter, my creative journey is deeply intertwined with beautiful moments that evolve my ecology and enhance my focus. One such wonder nugget is the gentle consumption of cacao, which I have found to be a powerful ally in my art studio and workshops.


This ancient, heart-opening plant medicine allows me to connect more deeply with my inner self and infuses my painting sessions with focus, intention, and clarity. Perfect for flow-state!


While some facilitators use cacao in conjunction with dance, drumming, and chanting, I choose to embrace it in a more slow, contemplative space where I can connect with my inner self and set intentions for my creative work.


By setting my intentions with each sip, I invite a flow of creativity that guides the start of my day in the studio, making my art a true expression of my heart and spirit.




Reconnect with your creativity and wellbeing in a calm, unplugged space.

 Join me at The Peaceful Paintbrush in Chichester, West Sussex, for neurodivergent-friendly one-to-one art workshops, intuitive painting sessions, meditation and cacao designed to quiet the mind, open the heart and nurture your inner creative spark. Book your class today and experience a mindful, heart-centred journey of self-expression and creative wellbeing.




 
 

THE STUDIO MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

In 2024, I made a conscious decision to step away from social media and devote more time to my practice, my creative work and the cultivation of a quieter way of being. I now share monthly updates from the studio, reflections on creativity and mindfulness, glimpses of new paintings, contemplative creative practices, and invitations to workshops, retreats and gatherings. A slower way of staying connected.

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