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1A: Quote- Walden- "Where I Lived and Where I Lived For" 

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1A: Quote- Walden- "Where I Lived and Where I Lived For" 

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"That man who does not believe that each day contains an earlier, more sacred, and auroral hour than he has yet profaned, has despaired of life, and is pursuing a descending and darkening way."

-Henry David Thoreau

One can only achieve a valuable and fulfilled life if they start relying on themselves, taking action to deliberately accomplish ones passions, despite societal norms of when the day should start and end.

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"If you are ready to leave father and mother, and brother and sister, and wife and child and friends, and never see them again—if you have paid your debts, and made your will, and settled all your affairs, and are a free man—then you are ready for a walk."

-Henry David Thoreau

Pursuing a new endeavor requires immense sacrifice, as independence and individuality are key elements in one's personal development

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"In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows. Nature says, — he is my creature, and maugre all his impertinent griefs, he shall be glad with me."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nature acts as a universal healing force, gracefully restoring peace and tranquility to any person, regardless of the devastation that was endured.

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"Nature is a sea of forms radically alike and even unique. A leaf, a sun-beam, a landscape, the ocean, make an analogous impression on the mind. What is common to them all, — that perfectness and harmony, is beauty."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Nature is considered to be complex, diverse, and dynamic, but at its core, nature is inherently and effortlessly beautiful, becoming unified in its common purpose of providing a sense of serenity and peace throughout the entire world.

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"It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Self-reliance and individualism is honorable in any circumstance, however these attributes are especially powerful against the forces of society that are constantly attempting to facilitate conformity.

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Whitman presents a powerful representation of the hopelessness and desperation felt by an individual at the lowest point in their life, conveying universal instances of self-deprecation and sentiments of deep regret that echo their pain. After depicting a wide and complex range of sorrows, Whitman delivers a new and refreshing perspective of hope, providing pessimistic individuals an opportunity to finally escape their dark burdens and grasp on to the light they were once deprived of. Not only does Whitman create a new sense of optimism, but he allows individuals to perceive their lives as a "play" that is not yet over, implying that there is in fact time to find meaning, fulfillment, and passion in their lives

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Despite the rigid and solidified idea among the rest of staff members regarding the ineffectiveness of Mr. Keating's unorthodox teaching methods, the students followed their own truth, avoided conforming with school rules and chose to advocate for him.

Quote: "Carpe diem. Seize the day boys. Make your lives

extraordinary."

-Mr. Keating

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I vow to empower the under-represented, the discouraged, the individuals who were pushed to the ground by people who never believed in their ambitions. I will listen to their voices that were once unheard, and I will channel their passion, providing the support and guidance that they were deprived of. I will ensure that I will effectively play the role as a flexible mentor, providing individuals with someone to empathize with while also allowing them to become their own leader. In the end, all people, regardless of age, gender, race, and financial status, deserve to have a place in society where every citizen around the world can truly feel and recognize their impact.

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Oh urban life, oh what a plague:

We are trapped between solid concrete bodies, glancing down ominously at us as it plans our demise.

We choke on clouded air, polluted by horrid industrial visions of mankind.

We are encapsulated in the pure chaos of ringing telephones, blaring sirens, obnoxious chattering.

Mankind is inevitably overwhelmed; no thoughts are being formed.

This plague corrodes the mind and the body until we become autonomous robots, serving the needs of the concrete bodies.

How can we recover? Can we be healed?

Our answer resides in the distance, beyond this dystopia.

The prospect of tranquility reaches out like a hand, and peace pulls us closer to its paradise.

It calls out to us, motioning us to come forward until the burdens have disappeared, until the mind is stable, until the air is light and pure.

Come forward until sorrows and burdens are only associated with the past life.

We are no longer tethered to the concrete bodies;

we are longer subjected to the drill of anxiety that once pounded our brain.

Freedom, liberation, and independence is abundant, soaking into our skin like a sponge.

What is this magical kingdom?

It is nature.

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This work of art, a banana taped to wall, captured the attention of the world by representing the potential of simplicity, and nonconformity to traditional conventions of art.

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When the stresses of school and work start becoming overwhelming burdens, deliberately choosing to connect with nature and abandon the pressures of the world is essential to securing peace and happiness.

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As I was overwhelmed and mentally drained from the pressures of school, I looked to reside in the bliss of nature

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7B: Living Transcendentalist Life Through Beauty

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7B: Living Transcendentalist Life Through Beauty

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I recognized the inherent beauty and purity in all living beings, giving me a sense of hope that the corruption of the modern world can be saved.

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7C: Living Transcendentalist Life Through Freedom

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7C: Living Transcendentalist Life Through Freedom

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After being tethered to the pressures of school, residing in nature allowed me to feel the liberation, freedom, and control I once lost.

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Nature is essential to promoting a sense of tranquility that is separated from the burdens and pressures of modern society; yet natural environments such as national parks, beaches, or mountains all littered with loud tourists and technology take away from the inherent calmness and peace of these settings.

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Thesis: Transcendentalist tenets regarding the guidance of nature, self-reliance, and social responsibility continue to be relevant in modern society through the continued utilization of the environment, reliance on one’s own instincts, and emphasis on social contributions.

Quotes:  "It is nearly impossible for the common people to avoid or prevent society from advancing further; but, citizens indeed have the power and capability to decide to retain their individuality and self-reliance in the midst of societal development."

"Whether these passions revolve around cosmetology, cooking, or mechanics, individuals are becoming more comfortable and trusting of their own independent pathway, ultimately creating a society backed by passion, variety, empowerment, and diversity."

Caption: My image illustrates deliberation and independence in one's own decisions as the figure instinctively chooses to reside in nature, also displaying the liberation and utilization of nature to advance society as demonstrates by the flying birds, solar panels, and wind turbines.