So I don’t see enough mushrooms and fungus rep so I’m gonna spread my spores and talk about my own fungusness..
I personally prefer to call myself funguskin over mushroomkin because I am both the mycelium and the fruit above ground. Plus I’m other kinds of fungus that many wouldn’t consider mushrooms like molds and (partially) lichen. I’ve always had a fascination with fungi, even before my awakening as them. The smell of dirt and detritus, and beautiful unfurling, twisting, clumping of them, and of course, their role in the ecosystem. I feel a deep longing to be part of that; I wish I could take part in the decomposition and nurture.
Shifts for me in regard to my funguskin are pretty interesting. They don’t happen often but when they do it’s usually when I’m already outside in the forest. It usually starts with me slowing down; sitting on the ground and my breathing slows almost to a halt. And, I guess the mental side of the shift, all my thoughts slow save for images of mycelium and mold, and the desire to assimilate with the nature I’m in. Rarely I have phantom shift but when I do I feel all kinds of types of fungus growing from the vessel, and my mycelium reaching out to everything around. I feel so beautiful then.
I think my identity as fungus contributes to my love of dead things. I love to collect bones and dead bugs; one day I’d love to start collecting full specimens.
I’ve thought about doing experiments with mold. I think it would feel so nice to, in some small way, be part of and watch the decomposition. Though I need to do more research on how to do it safely within my home. I also really want to make/buy some fungus related stuff (gear?) like more fungus-y clothes and jewelry. I also think it would be cool to paint mold n stuff on me with makeup.
That was a lot more ramble-y than I wanted but oh well :b I’d love to hear more from my fellow fungi !!
