Transcendentalism by MICHAEL BOROWSKI https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail By Michael Borowski en-us 2021-10-06 02:59:22 UTC 2025-12-11 18:31:02 UTC hello@padlet.com 1E: "Self-Reliance" 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1795160767 This connects to Transcendentalism because it is directly linked to one of the main tenets, Individualism, and focuses on the individual, which is what self-reliance really is. ]]> 2021-10-06 03:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1795160767 1A: "Where I lived and What I lived for" 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806673388 This connects to Transcendentalism because it reflects on humans have strayed away from simplicity and lost their selves in unimportant matters. ]]> 2021-10-11 04:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806673388 1B: "Walking" 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806674694 This connects to Transcendentalism because it stresses the importance of simplicity, and not being held back by many problems but to be simple and free. ]]> 2021-10-11 04:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806674694 1C: "Nature" 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806684907 This connects to transcendentalism because it relates to the rejection of establishment, in the sense that in being free doesn't mean just leaving a room, but leaving society behind and staying true to one's self. ]]> 2021-10-11 04:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806684907 1D: "Beauty" 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806696897 This connects to Transcendentalism because it contemplates the true goodness of man, and how man returning to their true nature and pondering on it will lead them to action in improving the world. ]]> 2021-10-11 05:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806696897 2A 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806711760 My reaction to the poem by Walk Whitman was one of intrigue and excitement.  I mostly do not resonate with poetry and its meaning is usually lost on me, but this is the first poem to truly have an impact on me and change the way I look at life. It has helped me to see that life is precious, and everybody only gets one shot, one chance to change the world forever. And this poem has inspired me to not let my chance go to waste, I want my verse to be a meaningful one. I thought the film Dead Poet's society to be an amazing movie, but a sad one. It was truly heartbreaking to see someone live out their dreams, only for them to be crushed soon after, and it has lead to me promise myself that I will support my children in their dreams once I have them.]]> 2021-10-11 05:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806711760 2B 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806714229 This relates to Transcendentalism as it shows the rejection of society and staying true to the goodness of man. ]]> 2021-10-11 05:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806714229 3 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806728974 I declare that I will stay true to myself on my adventure throughout life and that I will make the most of my verse in the great play. While I may not know what exactly my verse will be yet, I will not waste my time procrastinating on trying to figure it out and hope to soon know my purpose. I understand that life is just a ticking clock with an unknown amount of time remaining, and many in the world are in desperate need of help, and therefore there is not a second to waste.]]> 2021-10-11 05:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806728974 4: Moments 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806732894
Every warm summer must end in a cold winter,
Every cold winter must end in a warm summer,
This is perceived to be true, a seemingly endless cycle,
But to not relish it, is suicidal, 
What good is a sunny summer day, if not experienced,
What good is a stary blackness, if it is never gazed upon, 
Life might as well be gray,
If we let our love of it wash away
So Cherish every moment,
Before there are no more moments.

Do not accept pain and sadness,
No matter how long they’ve ruled your life,
They are not your masters,
Do not waste your time dwelling in this sadness,
And instead make a promise
A promise to live,
A promise to be happy,
A promise to always be improving yourself,
So that you may truly cherish every moment,
Before there are no more. 

]]> 2021-10-11 05:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806732894 5 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806733362 This relates to Transcendentalism because it stresses the focus on the individual instead of the expectations of society. ]]> 2021-10-11 05:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806733362 6: #Surfs-up 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806736927 This represents taking time away from all the problems in life, plus relaxing and having fun in nature either by yourself or with your community.]]> 2021-10-11 05:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806736927 7A 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806743828 Took time away from family and did a hike while in Poland, focusing on myself. ]]> 2021-10-11 05:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806743828 7B 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806743951 Spending time in nature and being its humble student.]]> 2021-10-11 05:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806743951 7C 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806744078 I got really close to nature in this case and just spent time floating on the river thinking and reflecting on myself. ]]> 2021-10-11 05:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806744078 8 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806746396 Something that interferes with modern day transcendentalism is technology, and its overuse overwhelms humans and takes time away from the things that really matter, like nature and focus on one's self. ]]> 2021-10-11 05:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806746396 9: Essay 3513421 https://padlet.com/3513421/6lmk812vi5aphail/wish/1806747982 This connects to my claim because it shows the power that society and individuals can get from becoming self-reliant. This connects to Transcendentalism because it shows the importance of the individual, because every single person in society matters, and just like every vote matters, the thought that "I am not important" is unacceptable.

". By stressing the importance of nature, the individual, and the rejection of traditional establishment, Transcendentalism teaches people through returning to nature, to reflect at their wisest hour to become self-reliant individuals in order to ”contribute a verse”  in the powerful play and benefit society." 

 "It is important to be self-reliant because no progress in society can be made without challenging what is known. "

" If everybody was self-reliant, it would truly take the power away from the government and place it in the hands of the people."

"The people would control the government, and the individuals could work together to form a more perfect and fair society."
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