# data[].attributes.body
As Thoreau stated, living for simplistic things such as dawn that begins the day contributes to a fulfilled, transcendental existence.

“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn, which does not forsake us in our soundest sleep.” - Walden, Chapter 2, “Where I Lived and What I Lived For” by Henry David Thoreau.

# data[].attributes.body
Experiencing the fundamentals of nature, such as the sun and wind that are constant, can create strides onto the path of transcendence through nature.

“Living much out of doors, in the sun and wind, will no doubt produce a certain roughness of character-will cause a thicker cuticle to grow over some of the finer qualities of our nature, as on the face and hands, or as severe manual labor robs the hands of some of their delicacy of touch.” - “Walking” by Henry David Thoreau.

# data[].attributes.body
Establishing a connection between the emotions of childhood and adulthood fosters a balanced soul-one that can foster simplicity and truth with nature.

“The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and the heart of the child. 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.” - “Nature” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

# data[].attributes.body
Art can be subjected to a multitude of forms, but they are all derived from nature.

“The production of a work of art throws a light upon the mystery of humanity. A work of art is an abstract or epitome of the world. It is the result or expression of nature, in miniature. For, although the works of nature are innumerable and all different, the result or the expression of them all is similar and single.” - “Beauty” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

# data[].attributes.body
Making decisions solely for one's life creates a fulfilled existence that can be simplified and transcended in any fashion.
“What I must do is all that concerns me, not what people think. This rule, equally arduous in actual and in intellectual life, may serve for the whole distinction between greatness and meanness.” - “Self Reliance” by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

# data[].attributes.body
After viewing the film Dead Poets Society (1989) and reading the poem "O Me! O Life!" by Walt Whitman, I found that the tenets of transcendentalism through individualism and self reliance were prominent in both works. Through Whitman's line "That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse." and Mr. Keating's philosophy of teaching that allowed for his students to dream, the transcendental tenets of self-truth and individualism were passed onto both the fictional characters of Dead Poets Society and all audiences engaging with both the film and the poem. Although finding one's voice in a world of powerful ones can be perceived as a difficult task, both Walt Whitman and Mr. Keating encouraged oneself to find themselves in their own truth in order to contribute to a progressing society.

# data[].attributes.headline
2B) Striking Element of Dead Poets Society

# data[].attributes.subject
2B) Striking Element of Dead Poets Society

# data[].attributes.body
Mr. Keating's recognition of the discrepancies between professions and personal pursuits reflects finding one's balance and truth in life.

# data[].attributes.body
As society worldwide grows in the fashion of untamed vines, I find it difficult to find a foothold for my voice among teenagers much more persuasive and powerful than I; however, I shouldn’t undermine my own eloquence and instead consider the way I can create an influence, beginning with my community. The verse in which I hope to contribute to the world with is “Beauty isn’t just in looks- it’s in the way you carry yourself, the way you live and love.”; serving as a reminder that physical characteristics make up but a small fraction of the world; that life, not visible beauty, sparks actions and movements and revolutions. I will give kindness, I will give intelligence, I will give poetry and prose, I will give laughter and tears and hugs and love and life to the world so that, in the future, the vines are slightly tamed, and the house upon which they grow can continue to be given a stronger foundation with each generation, fed by what my world couldn’t give, experiences we couldn’t create, movies and poetry and art we couldn’t fathom.

# data[].attributes.body
I see it-

I see the moon, the stars,

The galaxies of which I am apart;

It is reflected unto me,

From the deep sand of the lake

To the ripples upon the surface.

Among the lily pads and the evergreen,

My eyes, freckles

And smile

Are once more apart of me.

A reminder that magic is real-

Although not in this tangible realm,

I see it in you and I see it in me;

Rivers of constellations, magic in birds and in trees.

It’s in the sugar of your tea, the kisses before sleep;

Drops of honey leaking from dreams.

Do you feel it in hearts, in hands, in dawn

And in twilight? It happens when stars fall;

It is seen, deep in the woods, only by fawns.

# data[].attributes.body
On Hozier's most recent album "Wasteland, Baby!" and his popular song "Take Me to Church", he crafts lyrics reflective of the transcendental tenets of discovering one's reason for existence in nature, generating self-truth and reliance.

# data[].attributes.body
#WeHaveDecidedToTranscend
Transcendence, as taught by its creators, is about choosing to alter the course of life; my hashtag reflecting the physical and mental decision made.

# data[].attributes.body
Visiting the Palace of Versailles and exploring the gardens that have continued to be meticulously created feelings of transcendence as the nature, beauty, and artwork in the form of sculptures became engraved in my mind.

# data[].attributes.body
Transcendence can occur anywhere one desires; even in the middle of Venice, Italy, during a heat wave. Despite the heat of the day, the flowers remained in full bloom and I felt fulfilled and happy within myself.

# data[].attributes.body
In a small village in Portugal, I found myself truly connected to nature as I strolled through the greenest garden among swans and birds. The scene there was unlike any I'd experienced; I felt as if nature and I were one in the same.

# data[].attributes.body
As my family returned home from a trip to Lake Garda, we stopped in a quaint village tucked away in the heart of northern Italy. Complete with a river and a multitude of cafes, I engraved the scene within my mind and often return to it for moments of peace among chaos.

# data[].attributes.body
The establishment of technology as a major source of inspiration and connection in an individual's life poses a challenge to the transcendental tenets of connecting not with social media but nature for self-truth and simplicity that cannot be fostered elsewhere. Individuals can no longer unplug and recharge with natural experiences; instead, they desire to combine the two.

# data[].attributes.body
Despite the economic and social obligations society engraves into each individual, connecting with nature has the potential to foster independent opinions that, in turn, can contribute to society in an act of progression rather than regression.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r2pIfsKTGrT9WOwGYhUhwMg1oDJYv1EpfeAHZTzSk-Y/edit?usp=sharing