Currents Spring 2025
An Invitation to Wellness
My perception of health has varied greatly over the years.As a child, I knew health only to be whether or not I was physically ill. Middle school taught me the importance of physical fitness through sports, and in high school I learned that my faith needed to be nurtured, developing my comprehension of spiritual health. College stirred up a whole new understanding of mental … [Read more...] about An Invitation to Wellness
Students Practice Monastic Rule of Life
Pepperdine students shared insight into how creating a daily routine using the Rule of Life framework is helping them as they actively prepare for the future.The concept of the Rule of Life comes from a monastic way of life and the rule of St. Benedict, said Chandler Darby, the associate director of Seaver Chapel. The idea is for a person to highlight a handful of intentions … [Read more...] about Students Practice Monastic Rule of Life
Being a Bookworm Brings Benefits
In a digital era where students spend most of their time on their phones or with endless to-do lists, reading has almost become a forgotten pastime. Despite demanding schedules, senior Kate Floberg, senior Stephen McDaniel and junior Victoria Wile have found ways to carve out time to immerse themselves in a good book. “I enjoy the escapism of reading,” Wile said. “To be … [Read more...] about Being a Bookworm Brings Benefits
How Horses Help Humans Heal: The Transformative Power of Equine Therapy
One of the many compelling moments Rose Mary Riggs said she has witnessed in her equine therapy practice was a military veteran facing the grief of losing his 3 year-old son in a tragedy.The loss had caused his family so much pain, and ruptured the relationship with his family because he felt so much guilt.During a large group session at Riggs’ Shakti Ranch in Malibu, the … [Read more...] about How Horses Help Humans Heal: The Transformative Power of Equine Therapy
