Henry David Thoreau Part 1: Why Did He Choose to Live at Walden Pond For Exactly 2 years, 2 Months, and 2 Days?

2022-10-12

On July 4, 1858, Henry David Thoreau was at his family home in Concord, when he received a call from the future … Exactly thirteen years prior to this conversation, Henry David Thoreau began his journey of living 2 years, 2 months, and 2 days at Waldon Pond. Thoreau craved simplicity and attempted unsuccessfully to live in peace at the home he had built with his own hands. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why he believes that unjust laws should be broken. And which laws meet those criteria. Why he ...

On July 4, 1858, Henry David Thoreau was at his family home in Concord, when he received a call from the future …

Exactly thirteen years prior to this conversation, Henry David Thoreau began his journey of living 2 years, 2 months, and 2 days at Waldon Pond. Thoreau craved simplicity and attempted unsuccessfully to live in peace at the home he had built with his own hands. In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why he believes that unjust laws should be broken. And which laws meet those criteria.

Why he would go for long stretches without a bath.

And the amazing story of how he built his home for less than $29.00.

Henry David Thoreau was a complex man that demanded a life of simplicity. Although he seems to find himself often in the company of brilliant men and women, he drew as much inspiration from listening to a bird sing in the woods. His way of experiencing the world is magical.

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