Nonconformity.

There are very few aspects of Transcendentalism that I agree with. Self-Reliance, Importance of Nature, Favoring Intuition over Reason, and Simplicity..... I don't need to rely on myself. I know I fail. I can only rely on God. Sometimes other people are even more reliable than myself. Nature is important, yes. But nature is not to be the focus of humanity. God, the creator of nature, is to be the focus. Reason is way more important than intuition, and why be simple when I've been given the ability to be so complex. One of the only aspects I agree with is the concept of nonconformity.

It is not good to be conformed to the world. It is also not good to never be in conformity. Routine and habit are good. They are to be regarded and if it ain't broke, don't fix it. If something works well, you shouldn't find a different way to do it. In this sense, one should be conformed. However, Paul says in Romans 12:2, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." In this case are we to not conform. We should not be like the world. As Christians, we should look different. We should be living like Christ, which is against what the world sees as normal. Even in other extra-biblical senses it is good to be different. Simply trying to fit in is not good. My thoughts on nonconformity are very much dependent on context. I currently have no time to discuss this due to studying for finals and writing papers.