Tag Archives: #WaldenReflections
Friday Walden Post
In the next chapter titled Visitors, people came to Thoreau carrying different things. Some brought fear. Some sought companionship. Some came out of curiosity, need, freedom, or simple enjoyment. What struck me most was how carefully Thoreau observed them. He … Continue reading
The Remedies We Overlook
As I sit at my table looking out at the rainy morning scene, I begin thinking about Walden pond. I was struck by Thoreau’s observation that most people search for meaning, peace, and happiness in external events. I’ll be happy when … Continue reading
The Pace of Progress and the Rhythm of Nature
At first glance, this chapter appears to be about trains, noise, and industry. By the end, I realized Thoreau was asking a much deeper question: what kind of people do we become when the pace of progress begins to shape our … Continue reading
Walden chapter 3
As I continue my reading through Walden, I struggle with words and phrases Thoreau uses to describe what he is saying. My first thought is that this is just a difference in era, but he points to it being something … Continue reading
