Derek first discovered shungite in 2016, the same year he began introducing it to honeybee populations. His pioneering work with Shungite Beehives has since expanded globally, and these unique hives are now in multiple countries.
The exploration of shungite’s potential is just one facet of a much larger vision -one that embraces a holistic understanding of energy, consciousness, and the intrinsic connection between the physical and metaphysical worlds.
Derek and his wife, Julissa Condit, now operate Mystical Wares together, dedicating their lives to exploring and sharing the broader reality of what they refer to as our ‘energy universe.’ They believe the physical and metaphysical are not separate but rather different expressions of the same fundamental truth - perceived through different senses, understood through different lenses.
Just as a radio can tune into multiple frequencies at once, human perception is capable of experiencing multiple layers of reality, from the tangible to the unseen.
Rocks, crystals, and minerals are not simply inert objects; they hold unique vibrational signatures that interact with the energetic fields of all living beings.
Why bees love shungite
How EMF affects bees
Healing properties of shungite rubber and effect on water
Shungite-silver paint for mold control
Goals of the National Beekeeper Response Network
We are more powerful than we know,
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