Hello, Fellow Friends of Fungi
I’m Nora The Explorah,
The heart and hands tending to the vision of Moksha.
A decade ago, I made a promise to myself - one born from a deeply meaningful encounter with fungi and the transformative messages they revealed.
I was struck by a clear and unwavering desire: To source as much of my food, medicine, and resources as possible from farmers I trust—or to harvest them myself—while seeking both personal and worldly discovery along the way.
I devoted myself fully to this calling, which required lifestyle changes, sacrifices of comfort, and the steady offering of my energy. I was, and still am, willing to give it - all in service of being as close as possible to the creation process of what I consume. A passion-led, embodied experiment of trust.
That desire led me directly to the garden.
And the garden, ultimately, led me back to the mushroom.
Along the way, I’ve immersed myself in a wide range of experiences that have deepened this commitment—living in intentional farm communities, traveling across continents in search of regenerative ways of living, cultivating mushrooms, supporting the mental health of veterans through psychedelic healing, and exploring ancient philosophies through the alchemical lens of Spagyrics. I’ve ventured into the art of fermentation, created nourishing meals that serve as medicine and wholesome community experiences, all while witnessing how tending to the land is a way of tending to the soul.
The journey has brought beauty and difficulty in equal measure—revealing hard truths about the world and myself. But it's been through these moments of discomfort, resilience, and reflection that I’ve found meaning, strength, and a deeper sense of purpose.
Through these studies, I’ve come to see more clearly our role as humans as part of nature—not separate from it. This understanding forms the foundation of Moksha: a space to inspire the cultivation of deep relationship with the unseen life forces that walk this path with us
—a space where creativity can vibrantly bloom from stillness and witnessing.
What began as a pursuit of self-sufficiency and meaningful work has evolved into a lifelong exploration of nature’s intelligence, the interconnectedness of all living things, the preservation of hope, and the infinite possibilities that unfold when we follow what truly inspires us.
Moksha is an ongoing offering of gratitude that continues to guide me on my own healing path. Like mushrooms, Moksha serves as a reminder that even in darkness, there is transformation, connection, and growth.
