"Stepping out into the Woods"

Henry David Thoreau gave me a new perspective on living and how to achieve a quality life. He wrote multiple times in his story, Walden, inferring that he believe conforming to society takes away from the meaning of a good life. He strongly believes each person should be an individual and live according to their own values. Thoreau had the courage needed to step away from society by "stepping out into the woods" and spending five years of his life in seclusion. He needed to feel isolated for the outside would to find himself. I believe "stepping out into the woods" means daring to be different and taking a step outside of the world's conforming aspects and bursting the bubble of your comfort zone. It is very challenging to gain enough courage to follow in Thoreau's foot steps but it is possible. After reading Franklin's 13 Values, number six stood out to me the most. He wrote about spending your time wisely and applying yourself to only the necessary actions that will benefit your life. This week I am going to test myself to see if I have the will power to no longer procrastinate and be foolish with time. The next seven days my perseverance will be tested but I must remember the words of Thoreau when he said, "Here is life, an experiment to a great extent untried by me" (Thoreau 260).