Loving this program so much.
Were some aspects of Genesis inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson?
Quoting his words “Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essay ‘Self-Reliance’ embodies some of the most prominent themes of the transcendentalist movement in the 19th century. First published in 1841, “Self-Reliance” advocates for individualism and encourages readers to trust and follow their own instincts and intuition rather than blindly adhere to the will of others. The writing is elegant and poetic; its concepts timeless and words pure. Emerson draws supporting examples from a range of major historical figures, from Aristotle to Napoleon Bonaparte, to show how their success and genius came from originality and innovation, instead of conformity. With its most early conception coming shortly after the death of his wife, ‘Self-Reliance’ manifests feelings of hope and optimism that could seldom be expected at a time of such despair. Emerson doesn’t withhold from letting his readers know the true value they have to offer the world, asserting that self-reliance serves as a beginning point for a more efficient, productive society.”
Genesis first brought about some healing in regards to certain personal things which were in the way, then it directed me towards figuring out what I want to achieve (a purpose), once I had figured that out it lead me to gather the resources to achieve said purpose.
nothing short of pure innovation in how I’m going about journeying toward the purpose I have objectified.
All great individuals who ever lived had acquired knowledge and through its application became great and successful, of course, Ralph Emerson drew from the same wellspring that other great ones drew from, but he was very astute in his understanding of self-reliance.
Here is a good article, A Summary and Analysis of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s ‘Self-Reliance’ – Interesting Literature
To become individualized and self-reliant naturally requires great strength,
otherwise, you may easily become a victim of
"In ‘Self-Reliance’, then, Emerson wants us to cultivate our own minds rather than looking to others to dictate our minds for us. ‘Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind,’ he argues. For Emerson, our own minds are even more worthy of respect than actual religion.
Knowing our own minds is far more valuable and important than simply letting our minds be swayed or influenced by other people. ‘It is easy in the world to live after the world’s opinion’, Emerson argues, and ‘it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.’
In other words, most people are weak and think they know themselves, but can easily abandon all of their principles and beliefs and be swept up by the ideas of the mob. But the great man is the one who can hold to his own principles and ideas even when he is the one in the minority."
This was taken from the article linked above ^
