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The importance of how one views the world; to sharpen one's mind in order to transcend into a wiser dimension of thought and perfect how we perceive beauty.

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1A. Individualism and the Goodness of Man

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1A. Individualism and the Goodness of Man

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Quote - "It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make a few objects beautiful; but it is far more glorious to carve and paint the very atmosphere and medium through which we look, which morally we can do." -Walden

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The rejection of traditional pathways on how to live, the importance of an adventurous and ever-changing lifestyle, and the ability to take risks to be truly free in life.

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1B.  The Rejection of Traditional Establishment

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1B.  The Rejection of Traditional Establishment

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Quote- "We should go forth on the shortest walk, perchance, in the spirit of undying adventure, never to return, prepared to send back our embalmed hearts only as relics to our desolate kingdoms." - The Atlantic

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The healing powers of nature, the transcended mind that it enables, and the inner peace of those who indulge in it. 

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Quote- "The lover of nature is he whose inward and outward senses are still truly adjusted to each other; who has retained the spirit of infancy even into the era of manhood." - Emerson

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The importance of seeking the truth at all times, the values of education and greater intellect.

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Quote- "The intellect searches out the absolute order of things as they stand in the mind of God, and without the colors of affection. The intellectual and the active powers seem to succeed each other, and the exclusive activity of the one, generates the exclusive activity of the other."- Emerson

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Trusting oneself and the values of non-conformity, to speak truth in the face of adversity. 

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1E. Individualism and the Goodness of Man

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1E. Individualism and the Goodness of Man

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Quote- "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string. Accept the place the divine providence has found for you, the society of your contemporaries, the connection of events." - Emerson

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Short Response- In the face of adversity, problems, and lethargy. In the face of corruption, doubt, anguish, and all other negatives, the good in life is -- nothing. Whitman claims the good in life is simply living, but living life means nothing, we all die and amount to nothing, and until then we can do one thing and one thing only--to keep moving forward; or in other words, to become forever distracted from this very question. Trying to answer Whitman's question of what the "Good" in life is results in no definitive answer, only subjective responses, it is like questioning why we humans are here. If humans don't know their purpose; why they're here, living and breathing, then we simply can't answer the question of what the "good" in life is, because, at the end of it all, life is nothing. And where's the good in nothing? Perhaps, the good in life is that we are all a void of nothing.

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The visual connects to the transcendentalist tenet of the rejection of traditional establishments because the students in the visual stood up in protest for their teacher who taught poetry in a different, non-traditional sense.

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Quote- "For the first time in my whole life, I know what I wanna do! And for the first time, I'm gonna do it! Whether my father wants me to or not! Carpe diem!" - Neil Perry

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Quote - "Dreams, passions, and success distract individuals from life's most pressing questions; they are only drugs used to avoid a dreadful reality."

Response- I will contribute absolutely nothing to this world. Following achievements and passions only distracts one from life's most pressing question: What is the meaning of life? One can revolutionize this world, succeed in a career, follow their passions, and start a loving family, yet still, one will die, and all will be gone. Every ounce of "progress" they had ever made will be buried with them in the grave— What is the meaning of a life that amounts to nothing? If one asks themselves WHY they do something, and after every answer they provide they keep questioning WHY, they will find that all WHY’s lead to one conclusive question, being, “WHAT is the meaning of life.” Everything around us; school, career, family, and religion, are all distractions made to tame humans from life’s most difficult and pressing question, the question of life. And for that very reason, I will not partake in a drug to distract myself from the bewildering question of life, instead, I will live, doing only good enough to get by, then, I will search for the meaning of life, and when I likely never find a conclusive answer, as many before have tried and failed, I will die, leaving nothing behind.

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In a world of distress; whether pain or success.

Where competition roars and love is depressed,

Of turmoil and war, and ever-changing deplore,

A place where life is merely a chore.

Where school conforms for work to consume,

Where children are killed for the likes of very few,

Where people detest and pray for doom…

One may ask. How do I escape this mess,

—Where do I go to flee from the devil’s den,

—How do I free myself of this overbearing stress?

Truly, you must transcend!

Beyond your mind, body, and soul.

In the stillness of nature, you will ascend,

You must seek the truth in its whole.

Clear your thoughts of judgment and misery,

Replace them with peace and dignity.

Seek refuge in Mother Nature;

Listen to her soothing melodies,

Let her bathe you of all societal impurities,

Fall asleep in her soft, loving arms.

Detest little, appreciate more.

Only then will you find peace and content,

And all your stress will wash down the river crest.

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Kamakawiwoʻole's hit song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" emphasizes the comforting beauty of nature along with the sense of hope that nature can provide for people seeking to live out their dreams. 

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5. Modern-Day Transcendentalism- "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

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5. Modern-Day Transcendentalism- "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

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#SeekTruth connects to Transcendentalism because it advocates for individuals to seek the truth in a variety of subjects (religion, politics, etc) while disregarding any hardships or adversity for doing so.

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This picture connects to Transcendentalism because it shows one seeking greater truth, a key tenant of Transcendentalism, in the form of religion.

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This image demonstrates the values of Transcendentalism because in the photo I am following my  passion for exercising, something which I value deeply and gives me purpose in life.

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In this image, I implement Transcendentalist tenants because I'm seeking peace in a serene natural setting as I escape the shackles and stress of society and reflect on the true meaning of life, something which troubles me deeply.

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Normalized and widespread mobile phone addictions have caused difficulty living out Transcendentalist tenants as many are simply too addicted to their screens to venture off into the peaceful bliss of nature and formulate original thoughts and ideas, not ones stolen off social media; thus making it hard for individuals to seek refuge in nature or become truly self-reliant. 

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This image represents Transcendentalism because urban city-goers are utilizing nature to meditate and relax from stressful city life.

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Thesis: Similarly, in today's modern era of urban cities and constant emotional chaos, Transcendentalist values of nature, self-reliance, and individualism remain highly relevant for modern society by providing a haven for the distressed, fostering newfound confidence for those who constantly doubt, and encouraging people to constantly seek and advocate for the truth in all types subjects, no matter the adversity in which they face in doing so.

Quotes:

“I [Emerson] become a transparent eyeball; I am nothing; I see all.”

“…he [man] must take himself for better, for worse, as his portion; 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.”