Transcendentalism was a movement that sprung in the 19th century, and was primarily focused on the ideals of self-reliance and living simply. The major leaders of the movement were Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, both of whom published books such as “Walden” and “Self-Reliance” which described their transcendentalism ideologies. One of their major themes, “The Value of Simplicity” , describes how living simply has many more opportunities and up-sides than living extravagantly. This ideal is still relevant today and is shown in the benefits of living in one’s means, the concepts of minimalistic living, and the ability to to put one’s goals above one’s work. The ideology of living modestly is still relevant in today's society,
