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"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived" - Henry David Thoreau

This quote and picture connect to transcendentalism because this man is taking everything in, not distracted by anything and just enjoying the view.

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"...you must walk like a camel, which is said to be the only beast which ruminates when walking." - Henry David Thoreau

I chose this quote and picture because I think that my best ideas and thoughts come about when I'm walking, so I related to it.

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"If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile."
- Emerson

People go about their lives without appreciating something as amazing as the stars because they take them for granted.

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"The creation of beauty is Art." - Emerson

Beauty is different to every person, and when expressed and crafted in a unique and personal way, that to me is art.

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"There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that... though the wide universe is full of good, no kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil bestowed on that plot of ground which is given to him to till. The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried." - Emerson

Even if someone is given lots of things and help, only through their own hard work can they grow and get everything out of life.

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My immediate thoughts on the poem by Whitman are that it's about the foolish search for a light that will make someone's life complete, and that the purpose of living is living. I agree with this because you only have your one life, so there's a strong desire to make it a good one. The movie, Dead Poets Society, was inspiring, with it's main message being to "suck the marrow out of life." It also made me very sad and upset when Neil took his life because he was so passionate about his dream that he chose death over living a life where he couldn't follow it. I wish he hadn't have done that, because there was still hope that he could eventually find a way to become an actor and do what he loved, and he had so much potential.

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Charlie rejects traditional establishment by protecting the club and embracing this "strange" name.

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I'm still not decided on what exactly I want to do with my life. However, in my verse, I want to be a good friend, daughter, sister, and neighbor. I will follow what I think is right and fight against things I think are wrong. I will help those I can, and I will try my hardest to excel in whatever I decide to do. Also, when I decide, no matter what kind of job it is, I want to make sure I'm being responsible and doing what I can to be sustainable and take care of the environment.

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Trust everything they say. Keep your head down and don't go astray. Your purpose is to be a model citizen, right? You're old enough now, no more horseplay. That's what I've been doing all my life. I thought "Surely if I did I could live without strife!"
But is everything they say really the truth? Or are they taking advantage of us impressionable youth? Some stuff they say is good and true. But some is only found through your own world view.
But what is mine? I take a look at myself; what is it that I really want to do? Honestly, I have no clue! And that's okay! If I just follow my heart and keep doing what I think is right, I'm sure I'll be happy and my future will be bright! I was so stressed, so focused on doing what society said, that my happiness and sanity was being hung by a thread. Now, I'm sauntering through life, enjoying the view! It's nice. You should join me too.

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"Individuality" by Kath Bee

This song is saying that everyone is different physically, but also mentally. Sometimes people change their minds too, and that's okay.

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Individuality [Official Music Video] | Self Esteem for Kids | Diversity | Confidence | Inclusion

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Do what you think is right; don't conform or follow those around you without question.

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Thinking and thoroughly enjoying the view and fresh air on a walk with my dog!

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My sister and I sat on the edge of this cliff in silence for at least an hour, watching the sunrise and taking everything in.

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Taking a break from homework and my electronics to get some fresh air and enjoy the night sky, because I often move too fast and forget about it.

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8 - Challenges to the Transcendental Life

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8 - Challenges to the Transcendental Life

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A big challenge to living a transcendental life today is how crowed everything is, making it hard to separate yourself from the ideals and beliefs of the community.

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Thesis - Transcendentalism teaches people to model themselves after the simplicity of nature to find that they only have to go as far as themselves to see truth, which they can then, in turn, use to do what they believe is right and fight for social reforms.
Quote 1 -  To follow along and conform would move a person farther from not only nature but from being a conscious human.
Quote 2 - A strong individual, freed of the binding influence of society and government, can, in turn, influence them.