#SeaBeyondTheSurface by FADI ABDULNOOR https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0 Transcendental Journal en-us 2023-10-04 16:44:11 UTC 2023-10-23 12:00:22 UTC hello@padlet.com 1A: Quote - Walden - "Where I Lived and What I Lived For" 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754947196 "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!" (Henry David Thoreau). -  Walden, "Where I Lived and What I Lived For"

All one needs in life is confidence within oneself, undistracted by otherworldly matters of irrelevance to their overall individuality, and a life of simplicity that must seek to attain their true potential which is the mindset exemplified within the isolation in this photo. ]]> 2023-10-19 17:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754947196 1B: Quote "Walking" 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754947944 " I am alarmed when it happens that I have walked a mile into the woods bodily, without getting there in spirit. In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to Society. But it sometimes happens that I cannot easily shake off the village. The thought of some work will run in my head and I am not where my body is—I am out of my senses" (Henry David Thoreau). - "Walking"

The cloudiness within this forest exemplifies the distractions and stress experienced by one throughout their lives, even in settings of self-reflection, tranquility, and simplicity as Thoreau experiences through his walk without feeling the spirit within the woods.

]]> 2023-10-19 17:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754947944 1C: Quote "Nature" 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754948456 "To a man laboring under calamity, the heat of his own fire hath sadness in it. Then, there is a kind of contempt of the landscape felt by him who has just lost by death a dear friend. The sky is less grand as it shuts down over less worth in the population" (Ralph Waldo Emerson). - "Nature"

This picture highlights the quote's line of reasoning as people can be in the most tranquil and peaceful settings or even experience something that helps them embrace individuality and simplicity yet be affected by the distractions and pressures of society when they are irrelevant to them, unlike the death of a close one.
]]> 2023-10-19 17:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754948456 1D: "Beauty" 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754949407 "And as the eye is the best composer, so light is the first of painters. There is no object so foul that intense light will not make beautiful... Even the corpse has its own beauty" (Ralph Waldo Emerson). - "Beauty"

This picture emphasizes the ideology of gaining a more insightful view of certain things in life, metaphorically comparing the eye to a composer as it allows someone to not only see things physically but also reflect on them mentally and realize the deeper meaning or significance of what they are seeing. ]]> 2023-10-19 17:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754949407 1E: Quote "Self-Reliance" 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754949740 "The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried" (Ralph Waldo Emerson) - "Self-Reliance"

Disallowing others to lead a person's life permits one to pursue the truth in what they are truly passionate about unlike the path of those around them and they can have the ability to attempt this passion within their own life by taking that step towards non-conformity and depending and trusting oneself completely as exemplified within the picture. ]]> 2023-10-19 17:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754949740 2A: O Me! O Life! 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754950905 The main philosophical ideology of the contribution of one's own verse and impact upon the world within "O Me! O Life" is a goal that Whitman emphasizes is set for all of humanity and each individual person must capitalize upon the true flower of life, existence. Existence is enough to impulse every person through life and the obstacles and struggles brought upon them, and even if they fail they must continue with the sole purpose of contributing their own, unique verse of passion. Being lazy and letting go of time is a misinterpretation and misuse of the role of being human. One will never realize their true passion or attain the truth of their individuality and personality until they pursue the journey to find this passion. Once this passion is found, all distractions and challenges must be experienced in order for a person to have the true contribution of their verse upon the world that is composed of all their experiences both struggles and success and not leave for any wasted potential.]]> 2023-10-19 17:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754950905 2B: Dead Poets Society 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754951561 "But only in their dreams can men be truly free. 'Twas always thus, and always thus will be." - John Keating
In this striking moment, Neil finally overcomes his father's dream for him and as he sees his father in the audience comes to an acceptance that acting is his true dream and that he is not going to let his father object against, signifying that when pursuing his dream of acting, he is free.

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As I write my own poem in this journey of my life, my verse within that poem will be to help the sick and those in need of medical treatment, something that I have already been in pursuit of through volunteering at Sharp Hospital and helping patients there. I can write this verse if I accomplish becoming a dentist and value each and every one of my experiences along my journey to getting to that point and not letting anyone interfere with this passion that I have for helping those around me. Within my community, I will not only be able to help those in need of medical care but also contribute to my community through donations to those in need and also within my church where I am already making progress in becoming an integral part of it as a reader deacon. I hope that while writing this verse, I am able to employ my experiences in educating those around me such as the youth of my community, and also set an example for my family and the people within my community that life and both the parts of succeeding and failing within it should hold significance for them and their own verses in life as it has for me. I hope that through my career and relationships with those around me, I am able to encourage a mindset of perseverance and pursuit of passion that will resonate with all those around me and leave a reputation and legacy of inspiration for those to leave their own verses as I hope to leave mine of helping those in need with medicinal and financial help as well as worthy advice.]]> 2023-10-19 17:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754952929 4: Poem - The Skydive of Life 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754953923 Skydiving through life, one thought in mind at a time.
Exempt from the norms of those my age, I ascend my fears and climb. 
Shall I do this or shall I do that, I'll never know if I don't try. 
When in the air, but not care for all else except if I will survive.
This approach I apply, everlasting to all aspects of the beauty of life.
A new perspective on life gained when jumping out of a plane.
Seeing the world from an unconnected part of society, 
Brought me the reflection I was missing within my previous anxiety.
A realization that I must try new things to attain experiences of variety,
Embracing the truth and simplicity of nature as I pursue individuality.

In a world of calamity, I must always seek time for self-reflection,
Upon the cherishable experiences I attain, whether or not they are of perfection.
A life of challenges is a life that I will skydive through to gain new aspections.
When looking at the bigger picture and all its details, I cannot see my reflection,
But when I embrace my own experiences, I can start to make a connection.
Away from the subjection of society, I skydive through the pressure of conformity, 
Paving my own path without others interfering in what I seek passionately.
Capitalizing on the beauty of life, I am able to pursue a life of abnormality. 
Without the worry of all that surrounds me so urgently,
I can skydive, retreating to my own thoughts with the utmost certainty.
 

]]> 2023-10-19 17:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754953923 5: Modern Transcendentalism 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754954591 "Feeling Good" by Michael Bublé embraces the sensation of a fresh and newfangled way of life intensifying Transcendentalist ideologies such as the nature and beauty of the aura that surrounds him as he has attained a worldly sense of freedom and tranquility.]]> 2023-10-19 17:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754954591 6: #SeaBeyondTheSufrace 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754956983 When reflecting upon and developing through life, one must always perceive integral events, relationships, and changes within their lives with an insightful understanding of their genuine meaning and significance in relation to who they are as a person, therefore they must "sea" beyond the surface in Transcendentalist fashion of seeking the truth. ]]> 2023-10-19 17:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754956983 7A: Life in the Caves 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754957674 As I hear every single droplet of the everlasting waterfall, my mind retracts into a state of tranquility as the echoes through the cave and its craters slowly fade out and I am able to reflect upon the things I have to be grateful for in life with the ability to embrace my individuality through the simplicity of the one path that lies ahead of me, going through the coolness of the waterfall. ]]> 2023-10-19 17:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754957674 7B: Embracing the Spirit of Individualism within the Beauty of Society 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754957779 As I tower above all these people who hold their own individual lives with their own unique mindsets, I am able to embrace the creation of this world and its natures to be shared by us in a feeling of the simplicity as the breeze travels down my arm and through my body as I travel through life, capitalizing on all my experiences and the meaning of true freedom and peace to me which I attain through the beauty before me. ]]> 2023-10-19 17:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754957779 7C: Gaining a New Perspective upon Life When Skydiving 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754957881 The surreality of jumping out of a plane made me question all my complaints and worries in life that could be gone within the blink of an eye as I was able to look upon the world with air gushing down my face with my breath taken away, reflecting upon past experiences of when I had fear which had now been fully overcome as I was able seek the truth within myself if I could conquer this fear which I did, and now allowed me to unleash the nature within myself of seeking discomfort in a life of simplicity. ]]> 2023-10-19 17:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2754957881 8: Modern Day Challenge to Living a Transcendental Life - Social Media 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2755816418 When experiencing surreal views in life or other events that seem to be of importance for others to see, people within today's society value capturing these meaningful moments within their own lives to post on social media rather than reflecting upon the significance of these experiences within the moment, and even I was guilty of this when I was worried about capturing photos in the midst of the beauty of Italy.]]> 2023-10-20 06:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2755816418 9: Transcendental Synthesis 365723_ https://padlet.com/365723_/qdpkeogj74c026g0/wish/2758555001 Thesis: Transcendentalist tenets teach people to model themselves after nature by personifying nature with wisdom of holding the truth regarding realities of each person’s journey in life that allows them to attain a state of simplicity in reflection of this fresh perspective of insight and therefore they are able to rely on themselves to pursue their passion. In the process of allowing the purity of nature to control one’s life, they will contribute to society by helping others and embodying an example for people to follow the same path on the pursuit of individualism.  

This picture relates to a Transcendental society in which all people pursue their own individual paths in life, in this case, forms of yoga having their own reflections upon society within the purity of nature just like they are pure within their individualism while still being in unity and working for the overall well-being of society. 

Significant Quotes: 
"The eye is the best of aristis" (Emerson). - "Beauty"
"The sun illuminates only the eye of the man, but shines into the eye and heart of the child" (Emerson). - "Nature"
"The power which resides in him is new in nature, and none but he knows what that is which he can do, nor does he know until he has tried" (Emerson) - "Self-Reliance"
"Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist" (Emerson) - "Self-Reliance" 
“A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best; but what he has said or done otherwise, shall give him no peace" (Emerson) - "Self-Reliance" 
" Let your life be a counter-friction to stop the machine" (Thoreau) - "Civil Disobedience"


 

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