After looking at the importance of the American Dream (financial independence) and Transcendentalism (a move toward simplicity), is success defined the same by everyone? How do you define success in life?   In what ways does society define success?   Writing Prompt #6

WRITING FLUENCY #5 SUCCESS A “bucket list” is a list of things you’d like to do before the end of your life… Explain two or three things on your "bucket list." How do we create our own identity through our actions, interests, values and beliefs?  For example, your bucket list. 2/12/14 WRITING FLUENCY #5 SUCCESS

Five minute writing fluency Thoreau felt that true peace and understanding could come from quiet and solitude. In what way could you simplify your life? What things would you eliminate to make your life better?

FIVE MINUTE WRITING FLUENCY… “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 What are the advantages and disadvantages to conforming to society’s expectations? 2/4/14 FIVE MINUTE WRITING FLUENCY…

1/31/14

1/30/14