Black Beluga – Revitalising Blueprints of the New Earth

 

Black Beluga – A New Discovery in the Morning Ritual

Black lentils, known as Beluga, are a true treasure in the world of plant-based nutrition.

Monastery of St Archangel Michael in Varos, Prilep / North Macedonia/

 

The Touch of Granite

Just a short, one-kilometre walk from the terminus of the local bus line in Prilep separates the hustle and bustle of daily life from a space where time flows according to an entirely different pattern.

Travels with the Soul: Marko's Towers in Prilep – The Mystical Heart of Macedonia

 

The Guardian of Pelagonia: How Markovi Kuli stole my heart and filled me with primal power

Markovi Kuli (Marko's Towers) is a place that refuses to be forgotten.

Symbolism of Gestures

 

Return to the Centre: Discovering the Pure Gesture in a World Full of Doctrines

We often make gestures intuitively, without pausing to reflect on their deepest origins.

GAJA SPEAKS: WHERE ARE WE HEADING AS THE OLD WORLD LOSES ITS POWER?

 

GAJA SPEAKS ...

Prilep in the North Macedonia - A Slower Pace of the Earth

 

Lessons from Macedonian Prilep

There are places where time does not pass—it simply dwells alongside people. For several days now, I have been settling into Prilep, a small town in North Macedonia, treading my own peaceful paths. Prilep lies in a local valley, surrounded by picturesque, granite, inviting hills, over which the ancient Towers of Marko preside.

This town immediately reveals its agricultural soul. You can feel a strong, grounded bread of the earth here, fragrant with the abundance of local crops. Countries that have not fallen into the clutches of unifying European Union regulations retain a unique, elemental atmosphere. Time in Prilep seems to flow more slowly, transporting us to a world from three decades ago, strangely intertwined with industrial modernity and new technology. Although beneath the surface the same systemic limitations operate as everywhere else in the world, the sense of inner ease and freedom is incomparably greater here.

As a vegan living in a rhythm close to nature, I am deeply impressed by the gifts of this land. The sight of parcelled farmland and small home plots evokes profound respect for the work of human hands. At this time of year, the Macedonian earth virtually explodes with maturity. Sweet grapes, juicy watermelons, aromatic melons, nectarines, apples, plums, figs and peaches dominate the landscape. Red peppers, courgettes, and huge, glossy aubergines are piled high on market stalls, alongside fresh, raw peanuts, local rice and much more.

The heart of this abundance is the grand town bazaar. It is not an ordinary marketplace—it is a demonstration of the earth's vitality and the natural rhythm of the seasons.

Interestingly, the architecture of Prilep has escaped the heavy imprint of Socialist Realism, which disfigured many other towns in former Yugoslavia. The town is dominated by low-rise single-family housing, and its centre has retained the unique layout of the Old Čaršija—an Ottoman bazaar with narrow streets. Towering over the central square is the Saat Kula—a 19th-century clock tower. Due to ground subsidence, the tower has noticeably tilted to one side, creating a local, slightly personified "leaning tower" that has been measuring time for the local community for over 160 years.

Prilep serves as a reminder of simplicity and teaches us to look at food as a living gift rather than a soulless factory product. It is a space in which it becomes easier to feel one's own grounding and to find a quiet breath.

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Ginkgo & Gaia

Holistic Earthing: Body, Consciousness, and the Biology of Nature

 

Six Dimensions of Earthing

The traditional approach to earthing is often reduced to a simple, mechanical act — placing bare feet on the grass or the physical exchange of electrical charges.

Matka Canyon and the emerald waters of the Treska

 

Matka Canyon - The immersive energy of limestone cliffs

On the third and final day of my short stay in Skopje, I decided to devote my time to a close encounter with nature.

Skopje: Harmony and the Cultural Mosaic of North Macedonia

 

 SKOPJE – A SPACE OF COEXISTENCE

The second day in Skopje brought a completely different, remarkably warm light onto this Balkan mosaic.

Thoughts

 

Thoughts ...

Skopje: A New Chapter of My Journey / From Mountain Stillness to the Balkan Mosaic

 

From Mountain Stillness to the Balkan Mosaic

Yesterday, I began a completely new stage of my retirement journey, leaving behind the peaceful, deep atmosphere of Vikend Naselje beneath Kopaonik.

Balkans. Laboratory of New Earth

 

The Depth Beneath the Cracked Shell. From Scotland to the Balkan Space of Power

I stand at a point of transition from which it is clearer than ever what space truly is and how it resonates with my internal path.

Mindful Completion in Vikend Naselje - Laboratory of New Earth

 

The Art of Saying Goodbye to a Space

My mountain haven in Kopaonik has today become history.

Vikend Naselje - Laboratory of New Earth

 

A mountain blueprint of gratitude. Farewell to Vikend Naselje

It is slowly time to say goodbye to Vikend Naselje.

Kopaonik – The Hills That Remember

 

Transformation in the Heart of Kopaonik

My initial encounter with the centre of Kopaonik was restrained.

Reconnecting with Basketball After Years: Body Memory

 

Body Memory: Returning to the Court in Serbia

For fourteen years of my youth, until I was twenty-four, basketball was a constant rhythm of daily life.

Multidimensional Matrix of Light in 5D: Part 2. Biophotons in Cells Fuelled by Pure, Solar Nourishment

How Cells Communicate via Light and How the HCLFLP 76/12/12 Model and the Sun Charge Our Internal Battery

When I made the decision eight years ago to completely reject meat, I was guided by a deep, internal need to raise my own vibrations.

Return to the Source: Balkan Chronicles 5D

 

The Awakened Forager’s Instinct: How Kopaonik’s Gifts of Nature Teach Me to Feel Abundance

I spend most of my time during my retirement journey in direct contact with nature.

Nebeske Stolice – Balkan Chronicles 5D

 

A Portal in Granite and Green: How Nebeske Stolice Spoke to Me Through the Taste of Abundance

Wandering through Kopaonik, the heart of the Balkan mountains, it is easy to fall into the illusion that we already know the space around us.

Healthy Food Combining Principle

 

Rethinking Fruit and Blood Sugar

My journey into high-carbohydrate, low-fat living began in 2020, sparked by the pioneering work of Dr. Douglas Graham.