Being between earth and air
Mushrooms are among nature's most mysterious creatures. They are neither plants nor animals — but they have something deeply human: they breathe like us. They inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, following the same vital rhythm that occurs in the human body.
Life that continues after the harvest
Even after they are picked, mushrooms continue to grow and change, as if they still had life inside them. Their cells are active for hours after harvest, showing that these organisms don't stop the moment they are torn from the ground — they continue to live in their own silent way.
“Wood Wide Web” – the invisible network of the forest
Below ground, fungi create a mycorrhizal communication network, called by scientists the Wood Wide Web. Through this root system, they connect with trees and plants, exchanging nutrients, warning signals and even “care” for young seedlings. It is an invisible internet of nature, keeping the forest alive and united.
Alive, wise, silent
Mushrooms teach us that life doesn't always take the form we expect. They breathe, communicate, and help others — without having a heart or a brain. A poetic reminder that nature's intelligence speaks not with words, but with roots, breath, and coexistence.
Photo by Roman Biernacki: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-man-holding-a-mushroom-in-his-hand-16523216/
