Reflection On Walden

In today’s world, phones play a major part in life. For many, going without a phone is equivalent to living completely isolated, which Thoreau did when he spent two years living alone at Walden Pond. For me, going to a technology free sleep away camp for seven weeks was a similar to Thoreau’s experience. Through his time alone, Thoreau learned to live in the moment, focus on what he was doing instead of the rest of the world, and reflect more on himself, all which is shared in his story Walden. Thoreau was able to live in the moment without the constant reminder of what others were doing, which is unachievable with a phone. When everyone is posting pictures of what they are doing, it is challenging to focus on what you are doing without …show more content…
During everyday life, we are constantly presented with information both from other people and from our phones. When we take a break from our phones, it forces us to think. Instead of immediately googling the answer to every question, it is necessary to think about what is happening to determine the answer. When you “sell your clothes and keep your thought,” it is easier to reflect on what is happening. At Walden, Thoreau was able to think without the distraction of all of his belongings. Similarly, going without a phone also forces you to think. Walden’s words are still relevant to life today as now more than ever it is important to take a break from phones to actually think. At camp, decisions are made without phones and conversations with people happen, which is lost when phones are used. Thoreau reminds us that extra belongings can distract from the important parts of life. Thoreau’s story Walden reminds us of the importance to go back to the basics to reconnect with ourselves. We must remember to give up technology sometimes to think and live more in the moment instead of focusing on our online appearance. Going to camp allows me to take a much needed break from my phone, which is my version of going to Walden. Removing myself from my phone and everyday life allows me to be happiest and learn the