I can say, I do agree with some transcendental ideals but I am not exactly and transcendentalist.
It's hard to say, I believe in the power of your inner self - will power i suppose - because I have a weak will unless its something I am truly passionate about. However, the greatest power man has besides instinct and imagination is will. The strength to go on, because you know you must, or should, or its the right thing to do.
Social Institutions are not bad. Definitely not. Instead of claiming that they are, you should use the privileges that you are given there in a different manner, a way that will help you accomplish your goals. Institutions are not bad, for the most part. It's rather civilized, peaceful if done correctly. You can be the Brawny Man and still go to school.
I WILL NEVER REJECT HISTORY. I wont repeat the bad, but knowing history prevents the same mistakes.
Sorry, I don't really understand how to connect my opinions to the text, and I am a bit rushed.
I can relate when you say that you don't have much motivation unless it's somethiing that you're passionate about. I like everything you're saying here; it's well thought out in my opinion. As Emerson says in Self-Reliance, "A man is relieved...when he has put his heart into his work and done his best." As you said, one of the greatest power man has is will. If you put all your will and heart into something that you're passionate about, your best work will come out of it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Trascendentalism makes some good points but has its flaws.
ReplyDeleteRelating to your lack of motivation, Emerson does make a good point about work ethic following Paula's quote: "But what he has said or done otherwise, shall give him no peace." True motivation is not just having the will to say you'll do it, but to actually do it.