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“In the woods, we return to reason and faith. There I feel that nothing can befall me in life, -- no disgrace, no calamity, (leaving me my eyes,)  which nature cannot repair. Standing on the bare ground, -- my head bathed by the blithe air, and uplifted into infinite space, -- all mean egotism vanishes. I become a transparent eye-ball; I am nothing; I see all; the currents of the Universal Being circulate through me; I am part or particle of God.” (Emerson, Nature)

This connects to transcendentalism because it proves what can happen to you spiritually when you embrace nature with open arms.

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The poem written by Walt Whitman is relatable to modern day life. It is questioning why life is so challenging which I find myself doing much of the time as well. The movie the Dead Poets Society, connects to this poem because Neil also questions the hardships of life and allows it to get the best of him which ultimately results in him committing suicide. I was very shocked that Neil decided to take his own life because he was the leader of the brave group in my opinion, and he was the closest to fully transcending into nature.

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The pressures of society can lead to suicide if you don't attempt transcendentalism to prevent the influence of social norms.

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I will contribute to the world by spreading my happiness, joy and talents to people I meet who are in my path of life. My life is filled with opportunities handed to me by my parents who have given me everything in life. They are the reason I was a “very happy child”, according to them, and remain in good spirits today. They made me a caring and friendly person who is always smiling. My parents are the reason I am happy because of the endless amounts of things they have done for me. They allow me to find and express myself in society anyway I want because of those opportunities and love they share. I have a talent for singing, and it's a hobby that I do everyday for fun. My mom and dad stress that my singing voice is a gift from God and God gives you these gifts with the intention of sharing them with the people around you. Along with singing, they encourage me to spread my positivity that I carry in my smile to anyone I can. Happiness doesn’t have to be materialistic. It is embedded in natural things from someone like talents and their laughter. I will continue to diffuse my euphoria and peace of mind through the use of my natural talents to the world.

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Oh life, oh life! Why do you do this

Why can’t I keep up with you?

Why do you put me through this?

Of the endless amounts of tears

Why won’t they stop?

Why won’t they dry?

Of the sleepless nights

Why do I care about them?

Why do I let them ruin my mind?

What is the point?

Oh life, oh life! Who’s is here to help me?

Not my phone or my tv

Maybe my family and the trees?

Yes! A nature walk will clear my mind

Away from the stress of life

I can disappear for a bit

in the quiet of the green

Not thinking about you, life

Oh life, oh life! How pretty you are!

So peaceful by yourself away from them all

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#5 What is a modern day example of Transcendentalism?

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#5 What is a modern day example of Transcendentalism?

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The song "Somewhere Under the Rainbow" is a modern day example of transcendentalism as it symbolizes nature as a euphoria, motivation for developing oneself in society, and illustrates nature's endless beauty.

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This was taken on a lake dock, in front of Mount Rainier, after eating dinner with my family in a small town, away from school, while watching the sunset.

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#6 Can I create a hashtag that expresses transcendentalism in you life?

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#6 Can I create a hashtag that expresses transcendentalism in you life?

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This was my birthday picnic with my friends at Kate Sessions Park, taking in the scents of nature and the view of downtown Point Loma away from social drama. 

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#8 What are some challenges to living out the transcendental tenets today?

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#8 What are some challenges to living out the transcendental tenets today?

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Fulfilling transcendental tenets in modern society is challenging due to the demand of technology and the large influence of social standards on the population's behavior.

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This was taken in Snoqualmie, Washington when I spent the day on the slopes of the mountains, surrounded my mother nature, isolated from society. 

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This picture depicts staying true to yourself and keeping originality versus following society's ways that will make you a person you are not. 

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#9 How does transcendentalism teach people to model themselves after nature in order to become self-reliant individuals who, in turn, are able to fully and positively contribute to society?

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#9 How does transcendentalism teach people to model themselves after nature in order to become self-reliant individuals who, in turn, are able to fully and positively contribute to society?

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Transcendentalism and the relationship with nature influences the individual to optimistically contribute to society because of the generosity, and self reliant thinking that is taught from the relationship.
“To believe you own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men,- that is genius.”