Transcendentalism Project-Jordan Kattoula by JORDAN KATTOULA

1A-Quote: “Where I lived and What I Lived For”

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"Our life is frittered away by detail. An honest man has hardly need to count more than his ten fingers, or in extreme cases he may add his ten toes, and lump the rest. Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb-nail."

1B-Quote: “Walking”

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"Perhaps we should be more susceptible to some influences important to our intellectual and moral growth, if the sun had shone and the wind blown on us a little less; and no doubt it is a nice matter to proportion rightly the thick and thin skin. But methinks that is a scurf that will fall off fast enough—that the natural remedy is to be found in the proportion which the night bears to the day, the winter to the summer, thought to experience."

1C-Quote: “Nature”

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"In the woods, we return to reason and faith. There I feel that nothing can befall me in life, — no disgrace, no calamity, (leaving me my eyes,) which nature cannot repair."

1D-Quote: “Beauty”

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"Beauty, in its largest and profoundest sense, is one expression for the universe. God is the all-fair. Truth, and goodness, and beauty, are but different faces of the same All."

1E-Quote: “Self-Reliance”

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"Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string. Accept the place the divine providence has found for you, the society of your contemporaries, the connection of events."

2A-Response to "O Me! O Life!"

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Walt Whitman's "Oh Me! Oh Life!" expresses a transcendentalist view of life, emphasizing the importance of individual existence within the broader human experience. The poem reflects the transcendental belief in the value of self-awareness and the search for meaning, even amidst the chaos and imperfections of the world. Whitman reminds us that, despite the struggles, each person has the power to contribute a unique "verse" to the "powerful play" of life, reinforcing the transcendental idea that individual expression and purpose are essential. This call to engage with life authentically is central to transcendentalism’s celebration of the individual’s role within the universe.

2B-Quote: "Dead Poets' Society"

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One qutoe that I found the very significant occurs during the ptivotal moemnt where Todd Anderson is encouraged to compose a poem on the spot where Todd begins to describe a madman stating that, "All the time he's mubling...Mubling truth...Truth-like a blanket that always leaves your feet cold...You push it, streth it, it'll never be enough, You kick at it, beat it, it'll never cover any of us. From the moment we enter crying to the moment we leave dying, it'll just cover your face as you wail and cry and scream.

3-What will my verse be?

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In my verse, I will be a beacon of empathy and understanding, striving to bridge divides through open conversations and compassion towards everyone. I declare my commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity, where every voice is heard and valued, and where everyone’s narratives can be shown to the world. I will focus on building resilience and hope, especially in those around me as I encourage them to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams, no matter what they are, with unwavering determination. I will seek to nurture creativity and innovation, providing platforms for all sorts of new ideas to flourish within the world and inspire great deals of change. Ultimately, I will commit myself to actions that uplift others and cultivate a brighter, more compassionate world for all.

4-Poem: The Path Not Bound

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In the stillness of the cold evening air,

I hear the whispers of my own soul,

Whispers not bound or constrained by other’s thoughts,

But whispers dancing freely without care,

Whispers that forge my path ahead, one that is filled with a will to live.

But something lurks within this path,

As the noise of conformity brings forth wrath,

Yet in the chaos, I stand apart,

Embracing the truths I find within the path, igniting my heart,

As in this journey, I play my part.

Along the path Traditions bind, but I choose to break,

To shape my values and to redefine,

With every choice, I create my wake,

In the depths of my spirit, new dreams awake,

A symphony of freedom, a path and a life by my own design.

So let the world echo and echo with its demands along my path,

I’ll carve my own fate with determined hands,

No more a shadow along this path, as I rise to the light to reclaim,

My essence of self, unrestrained by shame,

For I will dance along this path, filled with truth as I’ll forever stand.

5-Modern-day Transcendental Thought

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One modern-day example of transcendental thought comes from Kanye West’s album “Graduation,” specifically the song “I wonder” where he begins the song by singing, “Find your dreams come true/And I wonder if you know/What it means, what it means/And I wonder if you know/What it means, what it means/And I wonder if you know/What it means to find your dreams.”

6.1-#Transcendtal Caption and Instagram Post (Fake)

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My hashtag is #GrowingWithTheWild

7.2-Picture of Me Living Out My Transcendental Life

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7.1-Picture of Me Living Out My Transcendental Life

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7.3-Picture of Me Living Out My Transcendental Life

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8-The Challenge of Living Out Transcendental Tenets

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9-Culminating Essay on Transcendentalism

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Thesis: Thus, these transcendentalist ideas that encompass nature, self-reliance, and indivdiualism are still relevant today as they foster personal growth, inspire actions that change the world, and promote an awareness of the environment around people in an increasingly detached world.

Key Quotes From My Essay:

So, whether through art, photography, or mindfulness practices, individuals can increasingly recognize the value of connecting with natural beauty, that Emerson advocates for as a source of inspiration and emotional restoration.
Ultimately, transcendentalism chalenges us to live deliberately and consciously, reminding us that true fulfillment aries from aligning our lives with our values and responsibilities toward the environment and society; where by embodying these transcendental principles we can foster a more compassionate, creative, and sustainable world for future generations to come.