Emerson's Child

Since we have read "Self-Reliance" and knowing Emerson's thoughts. I believe if Emerson were to still be alive and witness our President election, I feel he would be disappointed in our choice. Since Trump won, I feel like he would say "Astonishing how our minds work. A man, with no experience in government, a businessman who does not think with his mind. But thinks with his mouth, is out of the ordinary". But I know Emerson would think of a solution to this. I would think he would suggest to pause and think about what we did at the polls. He would ask "Did this feel like the right choice to you?" He would make us analyze on what we did. In addition to suggestions, to all people trying to learn and observe, Emerson would repeat one of his quotes to inspire us to reflect, and visualize on what we want to pursue, and to see how the outcome would be if we did follow our goals. And that's how he would want us to feel prepared. Imagine yourself in the position you want to be in, and see how things go in your head by imaging it. And by imaging it, that following your own pass, following yourself. But sometimes it can be hard being yourself. People may not accept who you really are. We people are shy to show our real colors, that's we put on a mask everyday or every other day. We may be wild, or isolated, maybe any other problems  we are dealing with. We don't want anybody feeling sorrow for us, we want to feel appreciated and accepted to society. Just like Emerson says "imitation is suicide". It may make sense to a person who is reading this, at the age of 13 through beyond. But if someone were to explain this to a 10 year old, all that is needed to say is "Be yourself, do not pretend, live your own life".