PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Quote 1
"To be yourself In a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" -Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote appeals to me because I love that Emerson is saying that being yourself is one of the biggest accomplishments in life. This quote connects with transcendentalist thoughts by promoting individualism and non-conformity.
Quote 2
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail"
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote appeals to me because Emerson influences not following the crowd and creating your own path. This quote connects with transcendentalist thoughts by promoting non-conformity and individualism.
Quote 3
"Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason" -Ralph Waldo Emerson
I love this quote by Emerson because it's telling me to trust my instinct and follow that inner voice in my heart which I know is God. This quote connects transcendentalist thoughts by promoting intuition.
Quote 4
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away" -Henry David Thoreau
This quote appeals to me because I like that Thoreau basically says every person is unique, has their own drummer, and follows their own beat. This quote connects transcendentalist thoughts by promoting individualism and intuition.
Quote 5
"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours" -Henry David Thoreau
This quote appeals to me because Thoreau says to keep on the path of your dreams and live a life that YOU imagined, not a life someone else imagined for you. This quote connects transcendentalist thoughts by promoting intuition and individualism.
Song 1
Walkin' like a one man army, fighting with the shadows in your head- "Say" by John Mayer
I chose this song because I think John Mayer is an incredible artist and I can really visualize a man walking a path of his own with people trying to constantly bring him down. This song connects with transcendentalist thoughts by promoting individualism and non-conformity.
Song 2
Yeah, just be yourself. It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else- "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World
I chose this song because I really like it and this song clearly relates to transcendentalist thoughts. This song connects transcendentalist thoughts by promoting individualism and non-conformity.
