Transcendentalism Project by ROZAN SABER

1A. “We do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon us”

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In a world where we created technology for our benefit, it instead benefits off of us, imploring us to forget about the nature that lies around us.

1B. “I am alarmed when it happens that I have walked a mile into the woods bodily, without getting there in spirit”

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Those who merely go through the motions of things are not truly living because they are not mentally present, only physically, preventing them from finding the true meaning of life.

1C. “The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and the heart of the child”

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As we grow up, we lose sight of whats important until it is way out of our grasp, like our connection to nature which brought us clarity and happiness in unknown ways.

1D. “There is no object so foul that intense light will not make beautiful”

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Through the lens of nature, even the most grotesque instances can be beautiful, especially since perspective is everything.

1E. “In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts: they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty”

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Among the sounds of conformity and doubt, Transcendentalism is here to remind us that self-reliance is the greatest form of rebellion that brings about positive outcomes.

2A. Reaction to O Me! O Life! by Walt Whitman

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In the poem O Me! O Life!, Walt Whitman, a transcendentalist writer, plays around with the question: what is the true meaning of life? Whitman starts the poem by creating a heavy, negative air around the concept of life, using harsh diction that includes words like 'foolish' and 'faithless'. After creating this negative connotation around the word 'life', Whitman goes on to claim that he has an answer for the meaning of life, shifting the mood to become more hopeful. Whitman then goes on to give a simple, but powerful answer to those searching for the true meaning of life.

2B. "You must strive to find your own voice, boys, and the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all"

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Do not be afraid to break free of societal expectations in order to discover who you truly are and what purpose you are meant for in this lifetime, go and be free while finding who you truly are.

3. Declaration of Self

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My verse will be to help others whenever I can, through the act of being a Pediatric surgeon. Everyone wants to live, especially the little kids who dream about growing up to be a princess or a pilot. I do not want their dreams to be cut short because of something I could solve with surgery or treatment. That is why I will work towards being able to help these little kids so that they can grow up and have their own verses.

4. Poem

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Entering a park, full of rides

I look towards one that catches my eye

I walk over, mind already made

This was the ride that I chose today

The ride offered me two entrances

I spent hours pondering over my options, yes

I kept wondering if this was some kind of test

But the person operating kept assuring me to rest

The sun was setting, and the crowd rushing with noise

I ended up going with the popular choice

I make my way through the ride

It was truly spectacular but

Even with two entrances, the exit was one

Everyone said that it was a lot of fun

It did not matter if they went through door A or B

The end game did not differ from thee

I ponder why I wasted so much time

The park was closing

And I had only gone on one ride

I should be mindful of my time

5. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

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Do not rely on others to do things for you, instead rely on yourself because, in the end, you are the only one who can truly do it.

6. #LiveSimplyLiveFully

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Get rid of all the distractions in life so that you can live simply with what truly matters.

7A. Connecting with Nature

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Immersing oneself in nature can lead to a certain peace of mind that provides clarity and spiritual guidance.

8. Challenges to Living Out the Transcendental Tenets

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Sometimes people have to pause their fast-paced life and truly live in the moment, making life somewhat meaningful.

9. Synthesis Essay

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Rely on your intuition, it is telling you that nature is asking for help, so go do what is right.

In modern society today, key transcendentalist values—nature, self-reliance, and individualism– remain highly relevant today impacting our personal growth, social responsibility, and environmental awareness in prominent ways.

Quote: “No kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his toil bestowed on that plot of ground which is given to him to till”

7B. Finding My True Self

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Self-discovery is important because being one's authentic self, doing what you love, and finding your purpose in life is what truly brings happiness to one.

7C. Connecting with Nature

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Simply looking out at the beauty nature offers reminds us to appreciate what the world has to offer, even if it is as simple as the clouds which create a divine site that clears the mind.