Transcendentalism

           Today at 12PM I had the chance to mimic a transcendentalist era writer. I was instructed to sit for thirty minutes in my backyard with only my thoughts and absolutely no technology by my side. I am ashamed to admit that it was a pretty difficult task for me. Trying to think of what to write was the most daunting task. I could only think of my future plans, about going to college and eventually running for Congress. My thoughts then drifted to my plans later today. I was planning on knocking on my neighbors' doors to collect money for the school walkathon. I already asked for donations on Saturday, and after today I am finally eligible for the Golden Raffle and the chance to win an iPad Mini. My main motivation behind raising the money, instead of just asking my parents for the twenty five dollars, was the experience I would gain from interacting with my neighbors. I received many no's, but those only served as a contrast to the yes's I received. This was good practice considering I plan on running for public office one day, requiring me to meet with my constituents on a daily basis. My future is something I think about almost every waking hour. It is my dream to serve the American people in Congress, and sitting outside in my backyard allowed me to properly reflect on my hopes, something I should do more often.

           My experience as a transcendentalist was both challenging, and ultimately rewarding. I don't know If i can guarantee that I will do this again, but the 34 minutes I spent in my backyard will be something I will remember doing for a long time.