You know how there are things in this life you are pretty sure you would never do? And I'm not talking about the bad things like murder or rob a bank...just basic things that are outside your lane for the most part. And then one day there you are... you meet someone with an interesting hobby and you are entering a new lane, a new world.
Well atleast that might happen if you try to leave a little space in your life and start the year off trying to focus on people over efficiency... And keep in mind that relationship is the goal, not a number of miles achieved or books read or some.other arbitrary self- imposed measure.
So that was me this year... I ended up mushroom foraging the other day and it was so cool! There was a guy who was starting the trail at the same time as myself who is an amateur mycologist. He was kind enough to let me tag along and teach me. (Yes, I gave him the option to go ahead without me in case I was bothering him if you must know) I love learning from people who are passionate about a topic, but not pushy. And this was his element. And there was alot of walking involved.
He showed me so much about this fungus that's among us. And it is fascinating!! I was wowed by how God designed everything to fit together perfectly... The diversity in mushrooms for the breaking down of different trees in different stages of decay. Which then feed the creatures of the woods or simply look cool. I learned to identify spores versus gills... That a mushroom colony in Oregon is the largest known living organism, covering acres. Etc. Etc.
And he even gave me an edible mushroom to try- an oyster mushroom. (Which yes, I cross checked with experts to make sure it was safe) Spoiler alert- it was delicious.
So this year I hope you have some space in your life for fun and adventure and stepping out of your lane in some way. You learn alot, see a different side of God, and appreciate the diversity of interests we have as people. Shout out to the library for edible mushroom books that fuel the interest flame.
Turkey tail mushrooms
Oyster mushroom
Don't know this one.... I went out looking on my own
Yum!
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