Cacao Ceremony, ancestral tradition of the Mayan people.

On Thursday, August 26, Escuela Caracol's staff gathered to celebrate a "Cacao Ceremony" were we shared a special moment and meditated about Escuela Caracol's current situation and future. Interculturality is one of the main pillars of what we, as an institution, use as a base to nurture our students and community. Mayan Cacao Ceremonies come from ancient times, guided by the mesoamerican Wisemen. Its main objective is to re-connect the people with nature, with their insights, and with everything that surrounds them. Drinking Cacao in a proper concentration causes the body to find balance (blood pressure, relaxation, and sense of overall wellbeing are the most common effects), helping the person concentrate and achieve a more profound meditation state. As an initiative of our Pedagogical Advisor, Gloria Elena Londoño, we held a special ceremony guided by Izaias S. Mendoza, a well known Mayan spiritual guide from San Marcos la Laguna. The objective was for our staff to re-connect with themselves, with their roots, and with the team. Escuela Caracol belongs to the community, and as a community, we are one; students, teachers, families, sponsors, donors, and neighbors, we are all part of the Escuela Caracol's family.