https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u en-us 2019-01-29 21:12:53 UTC 2025-06-20 15:02:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Pictureland.png olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325626533 The band, One Republic, expresses that one must fulfill their dreams and make use of every day even through the struggles in their song "I Lived." 
"I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
Yeah with every broken bone
I swear I lived"
This part of the song demonstrates that one must live their life to the fullest and not take anything for granted. The band wants people to travel and see the whole world and the beauty of nature. ]]> 2019-01-29 21:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325626533 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325628940 This video describes how it is necessary for one to live for yourself. The speaker says that although technology consumes our everyday lives, we must take a break and focus on our own happiness. He talks about how staying "socially connected" to family and friends allows for a much happier and healthier life. When Thoreau lived alone in the woods, he focused on his own happiness and did not let the rest of the world consume him. ]]> 2019-01-29 21:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325628940 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325631427 In this quote, Henry David Thoreau describes that one must live their own life instead of focusing on living up to other people's lives. He wants people to live their dream life and not let any obstacles keep them from doing what they wish to pursue. Thoreau wanted to explore the world and not let anything hold him back from the life he wished to live. ]]> 2019-01-29 21:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325631427 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325633421 This photo depicts the importance of nature in the world we live in. Without nature, our world would be consumed by technology. Nature allows us to see life in a different perspective that we have never seen before. The beauty of nature can help people forget about the negative problems they experience and escape to a whole new world. ]]> 2019-01-29 21:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/325633421 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/326522717 In the article "Is a Happy Life Different from a Meaningful One?", the authors discuss how in order to have meaning in life, a person must focus on the past, present, and the future. Also, living a meaningful life may be difficult and one might have to undergo obstacles and challenges. Meaning derives from giving and caring for others rather than receiving from others. The article describes how there is more to life than just simply being happy. Similar to how Thoreau thought, this article discusses that one must reach above and beyond to fully live life. ]]> 2019-01-31 23:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/326522717 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327071869 In the song "It's My Life", the band Bon Jovi preaches the transcendentalist concepts of self-reliance and nonconformity. The band expresses that one must stand their ground and live in the moment. The song describes how you can be who you want to be and not take other people's opinions.
"It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive
(It's my life)"
These lines of the song focus on living in the present moment and not holding back from the life you wish to pursue. Similar to how Thoreau thought, the song demonstrates that your own happiness is more important than meeting the expectations that other people set. ]]> 2019-02-03 16:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327071869 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327074795 In this quote, Ralph Waldo Emerson explains the concept of self-reliance. He values the idea that people should strive to make a difference in the world on their own instead of following in others' footsteps. If a person just follows what everyone else does, they will never know their true self and the way they can change the world. Emerson strongly urges people to lead an individual life instead of conforming to any social norms of society. ]]> 2019-02-03 16:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327074795 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327076770 In this quote, Henry David Thoreau describes that people cannot fully find themselves until they run into obstacles or overcome challenges. He believes that nobody is perfect and you must learn by your mistakes. In the book "Being Henry David", Henry finds his true identity when he stops worrying about what the consequences are going to be and just lives in the moment. Thoreau explains that once people give themselves time to just explore the world and get "lost" in nature, they can truly know what they are made of. ]]> 2019-02-03 17:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327076770 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327078588 In this quote, Ralph Waldo Emerson explains that it is important to stay happy even through the rough times. He expresses that time is valuable and it is not possible to go back in time to change your emotions. If you spent time being angry or upset, you lost time that you could've spent making the most of life. He explains that being happy and living life to the fullest is the best decision to do even when you might not feel like it. ]]> 2019-02-03 17:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327078588 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327080676 In this poem, Margaret Fuller discusses how she interacts with nature and how it is "pleasure to the mind." Throughout the poem, Fuller explains how the amazing sights and sounds she experiences reaches her soul on a deep level. Moreover, Fuller discusses how God speaks to nature and He watches over his creations. 
"Content thee, beautiful world! and hush, still busy mind!"
This line of the poem demonstrates how it is important that when you are surrounded by nature, your mind should be still and focused on only yourself. ]]> 2019-02-03 17:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327080676 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327084370 I created a wordle with a bunch of words and phrases that relate to transcendentalism. Some of the words include pure, grow, goal, spirit, consciousness, moment, meaning, and free thought. One of the main principles of transcendentalism individualism and the concept of nonconformity. Also, many transcendentalists support the idea of living in the moment/ living life to the fullest. Transcendentalists believe if you live each day with purpose and meaning, you can grow as an individual and reach your fullest potential. ]]> 2019-02-03 18:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327084370 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327090327 In Kelly Clarkson's song "Stronger", she explains that you should go after what you want even if it means there are obstacles in the way. 
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger
Just me, myself and I
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone"
These lines of the song describe that it is okay to be alone because that may be the best time to think about yourself. When Thoreau lived alone in the woods, it gave him time to transcend into nature and find his true self. In the song, Clarkson believes you should continue to reach and nothing should limit you from doing what you love/believe.

]]> 2019-02-03 18:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327090327 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327092276 This image represents that nature can reach our souls and hearts. It depicts that when we are surrounded by nature, it can spiritually "touch" us because of how powerful the sights and sounds we experience are. We can be so inspired by nature that we almost feel a part of it. If we let our minds be free and relax, we can find the meaning of life and love the world around us. ]]> 2019-02-03 19:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327092276 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327101670 I took this photo in Hayesville, North Carolina last summer. The place I visited had tons of rock structures that people spray-painted. All the rocks had different images/sayings where people expressed their ideas through art that everybody could embrace. It was very fascinating to see everybody's different ideas that they could share with the world. Many transcendentalists would probably love to see how nature can be used in a multitude of ways including individualistic art. ]]> 2019-02-03 20:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327101670 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327102950 In this podcast, Rachel Hollis explains the importance of "physically challenging yourself" and embracing your true self. She also discusses that it is okay to not look or act like everyone else.  Hollis talks about how it is more important to feel good about yourself than worry about other problems in your life. This podcast can be related to how Ralph Waldo Emerson values time and feels that you must lead your own life and not waste time dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Also, she describes how one should live a simple life which compares to Thoreau's idea of simplicity. ]]> 2019-02-03 20:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327102950 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327104550 In his article "How to Gain Freedom from Your Thoughts", Daniel Siegel explains the concept of "open awareness" in which one focuses on being aware, but does not pay attention to anything specifically. Through open awareness, Siegel describes how people feel true peace and tranquility with themselves. As people truly open their mind to new experiences, they will feel fresh and even safe. Similar to how many transcendentalists believe, Siegel feels that freedom is most important when it comes to your thoughts and your mind. ]]> 2019-02-03 20:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327104550 olivialbrookshire https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327110057 The artist of this painting, Josephine Wall, depicts the Transcendental idea of free thought and the importance of nature in order to connect with the sublime. This photo illustrates that we have freedom and can reach a spiritual level when we are consumed by nature. By connecting with the beauty of the world, we rely on ourselves to guide us on the right path for the life we wish to live. ]]> 2019-02-03 21:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/olivialbrookshire/85iffgm00y4u/wish/327110057