Connection Collection

1 John 1:5

You are light and in you there is no darkness at all.

Espiritu de jaguar…

My goodness. ♥ 1s symbolize new beginnings. Have a Happy New Year, Daddy. You and the crew. ♥ You all are always in my heart. 

Maya ceremonial dress

The Maya people (sometimes Mayans) are a group of Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. They inhabit southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras. The overarching term “Maya” is a collective designation to include the peoples of the region that share some degree of cultural and linguistic heritage; however, the term embraces many distinct populations, societies, and ethnic groups that each have their own particular traditions, cultures, and historical identity.

The pre-Columbian Maya population was approximately eight million.[3] There were an estimated seven million Maya living in this area at the start of the 21st century.[1][2]Guatemala, southern Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula, Belize, El Salvador, and western Hondurashave managed to maintain numerous remnants of their ancient cultural heritage. Some are quite integrated into the majority hispanicized Mestizo cultures of the nations in which they reside, while others continue a more traditional, culturally distinct life, often speaking one of the Mayan languages as a primary language.

Maya blue is an ancient, long-lasting pigment with special significance to the Maya, associated with sacrifice and Maya deities, including the rain god Chaak.

Photo 1: Mayan Dancer Representing Jaguar in Pre-Hispanic Mayan Culture, Xcaret, Riviera Maya, Yucatan, Mexico

Photo 3: Honduras

My ancestors didn’t add milk or sugar to ka’kau. Ka’kau was a gift from the Gods and consumed as a ceremonial elixir and mood enhancer. Most people don’t like the taste of pure ka’kau so I include bananas and dates to sweeten this potion. I also added a bit of instant espresso for an added kick but this can be omitted.

Kaape Ka'kau Smoothie

2 frozen bananas 1 ½ cup water 1 tbsp raw cacao ½ tbsp instant espresso 1 tsp maca (optional) 2 tbsp hemp hearts 3 pitted medjool dates