As I mentioned in my previous post: there’s something I really love about intentional gatherings.
I’ve learned, through Focalizing (the somatic healing modality I offer and the practitioner training I co-teach) and through the teachings of its founder Michael Picucci, that when people come together with a shared intention: magic happens.
Each member of the group brings important pieces of the larger puzzle.
There’s a felt sense of expansion, flow, and each member becomes a conduit for the stream of information that arrives from the universe into the collective space. (This is certainly what actually happens during Family Constellations as well.)
This is why I love holding ceremonies and workshops so much. These intentionally held spaces create opportunities for connection, transformation, and healing that ripple out into our lives.
The Power of Community
One of the most beautiful aspects of gathering in community is witnessing and supporting each other’s healing journeys. When we come together in a circle, we create a unique constellation that will never be repeated in exactly the same way. These moments stay with us, shaping who we are and how we move through the world.
With cacao, I’ve seen miracles unfold—from grieving losses and connecting with ancestors to hearing one’s higher self, healing childhood wounds, and discovering self-love. Here’s a testimonial to share such an experience:
“I want to share that doing this cacao ceremony was something I planned to connect with my mother who had passed during 2019 and it would have been her birthday. The spirit guide I met on my journeying was a combination of her essence, an indigenous woman, myself and goddess energy (divine feminine). I received profound messages including to trust that I can connect with her and this divine feminine energy whenever I want to. That I should trust my intuition when it comes to the method of this connection and to my own personal healing journey. Thank you (and cacao) for making this possible!” — Lyra
In Family Constellations, the healing goes even deeper as we witness family systems from a new perspective. By seeing the patterns that have shaped us, we gain the opportunity to release what no longer serves us, honor our lineage, and step into our most authentic selves.
Illuminating the Shadows
When we shine a light on the unconscious beliefs and inherited traumas held within us and our family systems, we begin to loosen their grip.
For many of us, it wasn’t safe to be ourselves growing up—to express emotions, make mistakes, follow our hearts, or speak our truth. These experiences often stem from generations of conditioning and survival patterns and are held deep in our bodies.
Our parents, grandparents, and generations beyond had very different generational upbringings that were even more restricted.
But this doesn’t have to define our future or our present. I truly believe that we’re part of an evolution. As we heal, we create new possibilities—not just for ourselves but for the generations that follow and the collective at large.
I imagine a future where families provide spaces for their children to grow without the weight of past traumas and conditioning.
A future where we’re free to be our authentic selves around our chosen family and friends. When we allow this, peace prevails.
This is the space that I always intend to hold and invite everyone to hold for each other.
Creating and holding safe spaces is my passion.
It took me years to feel safe speaking in groups. I was scared, but over time, I found my voice. That journey taught me how to lead and share my gifts with the world.
Now, I’m finding new edges to explore, like singing. For much of my life, I was too scared to sing. But lately, I’ve found myself in spaces where I can let my true voice out and learn. It’s humbling and liberating. These experiences remind me that we all deserve places where we can heal, grow, and express ourselves freely.
This is why I love creating immersive retreats and gatherings—spaces where we can explore our lineages, work with cacao, and step into deeper transformation together. Whether through Family Constellations, embodiment work, or cacao ceremony, these experiences allow us to heal in ways many of us didn’t experience growing up.
They offer a chance to illuminate shadows, release old patterns, and invite new possibilities into our lives. Deep, meaningful—and always filled with connection and joy.
Have you ever had a moment where a group experience changed you? I’d love to hear about it. Leave a comment on this post.
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