09/20/2026
it felt wrong to remove the mushroom
I knew it was there for a reason
so, I learned about it
I learned about its species, its growth, & its purpose
to protect, to defend, to support
the oak tree
to provide essential nutrients
for the soil, insects - for nature as a whole
its existence - matters
its removal created a storm inside of me
wondering ... why ...
why do we feel the need to remove?
control? desire?
differences?
disconnect.
"it's easier to exploit a world that is no longer sacred"
I saw something recently
of how growing up
under florescent lights
surrounded by plastic playgrounds
the surge of technology as play & entertainment
has created a separation from our natural world
from Mother Nature, the earth - each other
the separation creates the disconnect
I'm wondering
how this has impacted me
as I see an 8 year old
glued to her phone on TikTok
as I witness forms of addictions all around me
as I witness myself in it all
as I defend myself
to my grandpa
for 2 hours
about not following the 10 Commandments
not participating in organized religion
& what actually matters
it's interesting, isn't it?
how we can choose to live differently
choose to show up differently
create our own values
live & love & learn
intentionally
deciding that is it not right
to remove
the bees, the trees, the wild horses, the humans
to speak out
to share
to learn
to act
to pause
to connect
develop your sensations to your spirit
see yourself in it all
defend • defend • defend
for mushroom cluster sake
for the whole human race
