Attuning to the Week Ahead with Cacao
Welcome to Soulful Sundays, your weekly invitation to slow down, connect within, and realign with your inner truth. Each ritual guide provides a curated series of mindfulness, somatic, and cacao practices designed to help you deepen your connection with yourself and the universe.
Cultivating a daily wellness and spiritual practice has proven benefits, such as reducing stress, increasing emotional resilience, improving focus, and fostering a sense of purpose. When paired with cacao—a sacred plant ally with scientifically proven benefits such as enhancing mood, increasing blood flow to the brain, and promoting mindfulness—your practice becomes even more potent.
Theme of the Week: I Am Love, I Am Loved—Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra, known as Manipura in Sanskrit, is the radiant energy centre located at your navel, serving as the core of your personal power, confidence, and self-worth. It governs your ability to make decisions, assert your independence, and bring your dreams into reality. When this energy centre is balanced, you feel energised, motivated, and courageous, with a clear sense of purpose and alignment. It’s the fire within that fuels your actions and empowers you to shine authentically in the world.
This week’s theme, I Am Love, I Am Loved, invites you to see yourself through the lens of universal love. You are made of pure light and love—an extension of the same lifeforce energy that connects all living things. Recognising this inherent truth allows you to move beyond self-doubt and fear, stepping into your innate worth and confidence.
When the Solar Plexus Chakra is open and balanced, self-love becomes your foundation, and you are able to radiate this love outward. It encourages you to act from a place of integrity, to honour your boundaries, and to own your strengths. Embodying the affirmation I Am Love, I Am Loved strengthens your connection to this chakra, reminding you that self-worth is not about external validation but about embracing the divine essence within you.
As we explore this theme, consider how love manifests in your life—both as an internal force and an outward expression. Reflect on where you may need to reclaim your power, assert your boundaries, or cultivate more compassion for yourself. By tapping into the energy of the Solar Plexus, you reconnect with your inner sun, illuminating your path forward with courage, clarity, and love.
This week is your invitation to stand tall in your power, embrace your unique brilliance, and trust that you are deeply loved. Through this journey, you will rediscover that the love you seek has always been within you, waiting to be fully embraced and shared with the world.
The Daily Rituals
Through the daily practices in this guide, you will explore the qualities of the Solar Plexus Chakra: independence, self-discipline, assertiveness, and the ability to bring ideas into reality. With cacao as your ally, you will strengthen your connection to this energy centre, boosting your mood and fostering a sense of self-love and empowerment.
Monday: Setting Intentions for the Week
- Mindfulness Practice: Begin with three deep belly breaths. Visualise a vibrant yellow light at your navel growing brighter with each inhale, representing your personal power.
- Cacao Ritual: Prepare a warm cup of ceremonial cacao. Focus on the intention: I am love. I am loved. As you drink, feel the cacao’s rich nutrients energising your Solar Plexus Chakra.
- Reflection Questions:
- What does self-love mean to me?
- How can I embody my personal power this week?
- Journal Prompt: Write an affirmation for the week that aligns with self-love and confidence.
Tuesday: Cultivating Confidence
- omatic Practice: Stand tall in a power pose for two minutes (e.g., hands on hips or arms raised in a V-shape). Feel your body radiating confidence.
- Cacao Ritual: Sip cacao slowly while repeating the affirmation: I shine like the sun, full of love and confidence.
- Reflection Questions:
- When do I feel most confident?
- How can I celebrate my strengths today?
- Journal Prompt: Write about a moment when you felt deeply proud of yourself.
Wednesday: Embracing Accountability
- Mindfulness Practice: Sit quietly and reflect on areas where you can take accountability in your life. Breathe deeply, releasing judgment and welcoming growth.
- Cacao Ritual: With your cacao, focus on forgiveness and growth. Visualise the cacao supporting your ability to take ownership with compassion.
- Reflection Questions:
- What actions can I take to honour my commitments?
- How does accountability strengthen my confidence?
- Journal Prompt:
Thursday: Tuning Into Your Inner Guidance
- Somatic Practice: Place your hands on your navel and gently massage in a circular motion while breathing deeply. Feel the wisdom of your inner navigation system.
- Cacao Ritual: Prepare cacao with gratitude. As you drink, ask yourself: What is my inner wisdom guiding me towards today?
- Reflection Questions:
- How do I know when I’m aligned with my inner truth?
- What decisions feel aligned for me right now?
- Journal Prompt: Describe how listening to your intuition has positively impacted your life.
Friday: Overcoming Challenges with Courage
- Mindfulness Practice: Meditate on a recent challenge. Visualise it as a storm cloud dissolving under the warmth of your inner sun.
- Cacao Ritual: While drinking cacao, repeat: I am limitless and courageous, even in the face of challenges.
- Reflection Questions:
- How do I typically respond to challenges?
- What new perspective can I bring to my current challenges?
- Journal Prompt: Write about a challenge you’re currently facing and three ways you can overcome it with courage.
Saturday: Manifesting Ideas Into Reality
- Somatic Practice: Take a brisk walk or dance to energise your body. Focus on the feeling of creating and manifesting.
- Cacao Ritual: As you drink cacao, visualise your goals coming to life. Imagine the steps you’ll take to make them a reality.
- Reflection Questions:
- What idea or dream am I ready to bring into reality?
- What small steps can I take today?
- Journal Prompt: Write about your vision for your ideal life and how you can embody it now.
Sunday: Celebrating Personal Power
- Mindfulness Practice: Light a yellow candle and meditate on the week’s practices. Reflect on your growth and celebrate your wins.
- Cacao Ritual: Prepare your cacao as a celebratory drink. Sip it with gratitude for your personal power and self-love.
- Reflection Questions:
- What have I learned about myself this week?
- How can I carry this energy into the coming weeks?
- Journal Prompt: Write a love letter to yourself, highlighting your strengths, growth, and the love you embody.
Bringing It All Together
This week’s journey through the Solar Plexus Chakra has been an invitation to embody your personal power and self-love. As you’ve explored mindfulness, somatic practices, and cacao rituals, you’ve nurtured your confidence, courage, and ability to manifest. Remember, you are made of love and light, and your inner sun shines brightly. Carry this energy with you as you continue to grow and create the life you wish to see.
Your ritual awaits.
