What are 3 ideas of transcendentalism that presents itself in emerson's "self-reliance"?

Transcendentalism is a quest for truth. This is one of the main tenets of transcendentalists; Emerson and Thoreau both wrote extensively about it. Essentially, truth is anything which an individual judges to be correct out of their own intuition; generally accepted societal beliefs are tossed aside. And one of the best ways to find this truth is to communicate with Nature, and also to search inside one's self. Transcendentalism stresses individual introspection and finds society as a whole to be a destructive force towards personal freedom. Another belief is that God can be found in all things, especially Nature. Going to church or some other place of worship is not necessary, all that is needed is to be in tune with one's self and the natural world. Materialism is also looked down upon, this degrades true life. When one gets caught up in acquiring and taking care of possessions there's no time left to truly live.

Basic Beliefs:
1. Quest for truth
2. Individualism
3. Strong connection to Nature
4. Dislike of materialism
5. Must rely on intuition

Here's some quotes from transcendentalists:

"Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth." - H.D. Thoreau

“Unless your heart, your soul, and your whole being are behind every decision you make, the words from your mouth will be empty, and each action will be meaningless. Truth and confidence are the roots of happiness.” -Emerson

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -Emerson

"Men for the sake of getting a living forget to live." -Margaret Fuller