This iconic song by Bob Marley  shows transcendentalist views of standing up for something that is unjust and fighting for your rights.

This picture captures the essence of looking at the world through nature. The eyes are the wings of the bird representing nature. This shows transcendentalist views of letting nature guide you.

-Dan Zak

This news article states that current transcendentalist ideals are being used in today’s society through selfies. The selfie is a form of self reliance, being able to express yourself through pictures of yourself.

“It’s My Life”

This song by Bon Jovi shows the transcendentalist idea of nonconformity. He says it's his life and he decides how he wants to live it. People aren’t truly living because they are trapped in society’s norms, but Bon Jovi advocates for people to be themselves.

“We'll dance to our own beat, won't sing to your melody

This song tells you to be yourself. You don't need to be people’s expectations. The line, “Let's do this all our own way”, shows independent thinking. Don’t bother what other people think about you because you are unique in your own way.

Alex Strong talks about an overview of Thoreau and his transcendentalist ideas. He talks about the naturalistic aspect of Thoreau philosophy. He talks about how nature influenced Thoreau and how what he thought based on Thoreau’s books. 

-Josh Legere

He says everyone is different and unique in our own way. He says we are scared of people judging us for being different, but don't let that stop you from being yourself. He says to not fall in the conformity trap and “Dare to be different”.