Worship, Rituals & Practices
To be a Unitivist, one must only seek to better themselves. We exist to connect, create, and contribute positively. To promote this mindset and give opportunity for growth, it is part of our sacred practice to include rituals around the divine gifts of nature.
Two of the things we hold most sacred are water and mushrooms. It's our firm belief that all things are connected to a larger source, and through our individual journey in this lifetime we have the opportunity to grow and add fullness, light, love and wisdom to this world. These components are represented in our logo - a spore and casing of the mycelium, enveloped by a drop of water.
“You go deep enough or far out enough in consciousness and you will bump into the sacred. It’s not something we generate; it’s something out there waiting to be discovered.” -- Bill Richards
Water
Water is sacred for its power to give life. Both humans and mushrooms are composed mainly of water. Water worship is not new. Many religions pay homage to this valuable resource. Often it represents a purifier or something used to cleanse. We worship water as a metaphor for our consciousness.
Our human existence is much like a drop of rain. We came from the collective, but for a short moment we are an individual. Then once that drop hits the earth, it eventually returns to a larger source of water, and eventually returns to the ocean.
Fungi
Mycelium is the threadlike vegetative portion of fungi and is often referred to as “nature’s internet”. Growing beneath our feet exists a network sharing of vital information between the natural world, transferring the right nutrients to the right plants to ensure optimal vitality and nutrient density.
One of the largest living organisms on earth is a mushroom, an A. ostoyae, located in Oregon. Based on its current growth rate, this particular fungus is estimated to be 2,400 years old but could be as ancient as 8,650 years, which would earn it a place among the oldest living organisms as well.
Not only is fungi important to nature, but it’s fruiting body–mushrooms–are becoming increasingly popular. Research has shown many health benefits to consuming functional mushrooms such as Reishi, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail and Lion’s Mane. Benefits range from reduced inflammation to immune support.
Lastly, certain varieties of mushrooms are said to expand the consciousness and bring about a spiritual experience. The Unitivist’s use of these mushrooms in our Third Eye Opening rituals have caused us to sometimes be referred to as “The Mushroom Worshipers” or “The religion of mushrooms”
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