The transcendentalism movement in the United States can be difficult to understand; yet, the philosophy set the foundation for later conservation and environmental campaigns. For this discussion we will divert slightly from the traditional discussion method and learn through a more transcendentalist-like approach. Read the article "Excerpts from Emerson's Nature" and then go for a thirty (30) minute walk outside.* Take time to contemplate what you read. Consider the various stages Emerson describes progressing from a physical presence to a higher, mental-spiritual level of insight. Construct your essay based on your experience and the application of the questions proposed. Be specific in your answers and include the direct quote from the assigned article.