Blog on Romanticism
Are
you more a product of the Enlightenment or Romanticism?
As I have sat back and reflected upon the two periods of time
the Enlightenment and the Romanticism, I would have been a perfect candidate to
live in that time period. The Romanticism
period was more of a time of true self emotion, free spirited, spontaneity, no
more reason or explanation. This is
totally me. As I grew up I needed no
reason. I did what I wanted to do when I
wanted too. more times than not if you
gave me a reason for something I would rebel and do the opposite just because there
was no one that was going to give a reason or tell me to do something. I found so much freedom in learning things
for myself and allowing myself you grow and develop into who I am today. Now yes It also allowed for consequences and
hardships but those are valued lessons in life that I had to learn due to
wanting to do things my way. Since I have
become a mother I have been able to see the Romanticism in full effect with my
children and how I have been raising them.
Yes I am there mom and I am here to guide them but I do let them govern
themselves for the most part. One example
I let them explore and play where they want (as long as it is safe) and I feel
as if all eyes are on me by my neighbors because I am not that mom that sits
outside if her children are outside playing.
Allowing them to be able to explore and do things on there own. We have engaged in numerous activities that
involve hiking, camping, boating and bike riding. These activities let us get away from the hustle
and bustle or everyday life. We are not
subjected to others rational/reasonal thinking.
And we defiantly don’t do what everyone else is doing because everyone’s
doing it. By being more of a romanticism
person I have a true love of life and find great pleasure in being me. I am very out spoken and speak freely my
thoughts and feelings. I allow my kids
to do the same, to find their own place where they fit in because they are who
they are.
