The sooner we start living like mushrooms, says Madison Murphy Barney, the healthier, fairer, and more abundant our lives will be. Unlike other mushroom-focused books, “ Our ancestors want us to be like mushrooms ” weaves mushroom guiding qualities and ancestral wisdom into an inspirational metaphor that invites us to return to the right relationship with each other and with our planet.
The book is cleverly divided into eight fungal traits that humans can be guided by:1. Humility 2. Beauty and Joy 3. Creativity and Unique Talents 4. Living in cycles and decomposition 5. Protection 6. Healing and Nutrition 7. Flexibility and Adaptability 8. Ambiguity and Space for Magic
Inspired by its original roots, Barney takes the reader on a journey toward greater humanity by behaving like a mushroom. In a warm, spiritual, and playful manner, Our Ancestors Want Us to Be Mushrooms captivates and propels the reader to a more interactive life with the world and with himself, embodying the innate qualities of the fascinating world of fungus.
