https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku By Charleigh Hatheway 4 Lindgren en-us 2019-01-25 18:13:14 UTC 2023-03-28 04:17:33 UTC hello@padlet.com charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/324723974 In Walden by Henry David Thoreau, Thoreau explains the importance of minimalism. To obtain luxuries and other unnecessary objects will distract from the true meaning of life. Focus on the present and remove the inessentials. ]]> 2019-01-27 20:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/324723974 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/325159135 The song "Pipes Of Peace" is about moving past the hate that comes from nations at war. It sends the simple message, spread peace rather than conflict. We should be teach our children peace and acceptance, not how to kill]]> 2019-01-28 21:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/325159135 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/325164953 This painting by John Keane depicts the destruction of war. Its more specifically showing the violence of the 1980s Northern Ireland conflicts and the tragedies it causes. He paints this to call for change and give people a sense of reality. ]]> 2019-01-28 21:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/325164953 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/325189969 In "Alone Time", Millburn explains his introverted lifestyle and its effects. He relies on his alone time to energize and focus on himself. Millburn finds it also benefits others around him as it is "the best version" of himself after reenergizing. In his hours of isolation he learned how to enjoy the sound of silence and listen to his inner self.]]> 2019-01-28 23:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/325189969 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326070405 In this video below published by Great Big Story, Warrick Mitchell shares of his outdoor lifestyle in Fiordland, New Zealand. In the national park he lives in isolation from civilization, with only a few dozen others. Mitchell relies mostly on the resources around him in the wilderness. He has a strong connection with the environment and hopes to conserve the national park and its natural glories. ]]> 2019-01-30 22:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326070405 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326080115 In this quote, Thoreau is sharing his shortened reason for going to Walden. He went to the woods to live in solitude and off only the essential resources of life. He believed once he did that, he would understand the true meaning of life. Thoreau sought to do that before his death, so his life was lived to its fullest.]]> 2019-01-30 23:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326080115 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326085941 In this quote from Emerson's book , Nature, he is expressing his passion for the outdoors. Emerson describes nature as the closest feeling to gods presence. To appreciate its power you must become one with nature. When that happens he realizes his place in the wilderness as a "transparent eyeball". He uses the eyeball to show he can see all things around him, but he’s transparent since he's there for the experience of solitude.]]> 2019-01-30 23:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326085941 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326521320 During World War II, women were a huge factor in the war effort. Since the men were out fighting, millions of women were encouraged to join the work force to replace those jobs. Posters like this famous one by Rockwell, empowered women around the country to break from their housewife image. ]]> 2019-01-31 23:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326521320 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326522507 In the song below, Jackson shares his feelings on racism. Michael was a strong believer in equality. In "Black or White", he voices that he won't be defined by a color and won't define others a color either. He advocates that love is love regardless of color. ]]> 2019-01-31 23:41:59 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326522507 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326524170 This short poem comes from Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur.  Kaur is suggesting we find answers within ourselves rather than others and material possessions. She suggests that we find happiness from our own ideas and beliefs. Rupi continues stating we must connect our mind with our body to “be whole”.]]> 2019-01-31 23:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326524170 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326529140 "Where Is the Love?" raises concerns for the worlds sanity after the 9/11 attack. It also touches on police brutality and racism. In the lines, "Can you practice what you preach? And would you turn the other cheek?", Timberlake is referencing a bible lesson. He is asking the audience if they follow the bible when it says if you are treated badly, to turn the other cheek.]]> 2019-02-01 00:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326529140 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326530640 The photo below was taken by the famous photographer Galen Rowell. Galens interest in outdoor photography stemmed from his passion for the wilderness. He describes his photography style as "..a portrait of the earth as a living, breathing being...". His fascination with the outdoors is clear throughout his beautiful work.]]> 2019-02-01 00:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/326530640 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327085272 Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus are the creators of The Minimalists, a blog and podcast based on the minimalistic lifestyle. Josh explains that removing excess will bring space for more important things and recognition of your true value. They expressed, that by removing what's not needed in your life will help benefit your health, relationships, passions, growth, and contributions. ]]> 2019-02-03 18:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327085272 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327087474 July 11th, 2018, I dipped into my watercolors and decided to paint a girl, which looks similar to myself, embracing an outdoor setting. I chose her placement to capture her beautiful reflections in the water and represent her fascination with the scenery. I wanted her to appear to be absorbing the nature. In the summer, when I made this, I become much more in touch with the wilderness which is represented in this painting. ]]> 2019-02-03 18:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327087474 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327089461 This photo was taken April 9th, 2016, in Florida. I took this off my balcony in awe at the clear water and sky. Here I attempted to capture the landscape and the perfectly fixed sail boat off in the distance. The emptiness and peacefulness of the shore and water was inviting and had to be captured. ]]> 2019-02-03 18:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327089461 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327093697 In the article below, Kendall Marianacci recounts on her journey in Nepal, saying it, "...changed my entire outlook on life". While there, she learned to recognize the gift in every second of life. Without technology she was forced to go outside and explore new things each day. She came to the conclusion at the end of her trip that, "Life is about connection. It’s about standing on the ground and feeling the earth beneath our feet. It’s about looking up at the sky and noticing it’s beauty."]]> 2019-02-03 19:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327093697 charleighhatheway https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327099290 This quote, which comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson, uses the ocean to represent one escaping the past and indulging in a new life. He is saying to quit dwelling on whats behind you, as it will keep you from flourishing into your future self. When you are truly living in the present and have evolved, you will have the answers you once dwelled on for so long. ]]> 2019-02-03 19:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/charleighhatheway/ufi9b3ukilku/wish/327099290