When I get frustrated with those who spout (political) conspiracy theories or believe obviously false opinions, I usually mentally yell "Stop being a mushroom." As we all know, mushrooms are kept in the dark and fed a lot of sh*t. So, dear reader, if you mainline Fox News or worse, then I implore you to stop being a mushroom. Cable news has driven me to watching a lot of Bones reruns, Harry Potter, Midsomer Murder, and the Bourne Trilogy. Last night, absent softball CWS and not yet baseball CWS or golf, I went with channel 1948 (music). But I digress.
To be accurate of my understanding of the term Don't Be a Mushroom, I googled it. Yes, it was exactly what I remembered. But, because Google gives you more than you really want, they also showed that the spiritual meaning of mushroom is that of spiritual growth, enlightenment, and rebirth. It represents the cycle of life, in that it emerges from darkness and decay to a healthy plant. So, if you feel you are a mushroom, rise up from the sh*t and be enlightened and reborn!
