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Students Practice Monastic Rule of Life

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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

Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply

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At just 14 years old, first-year Larry Flores set out to create something he never saw in the surf industry: a brand that felt like a community.What started as a simple sketch of items he’d take on a surf trip turned into Surf Trip Supply, a surfwear brand that has quickly built a strong following. Flores said Surf Trip Supply is about more than just clothing — … [Read more...] about Larry Flores: Rise of Surf Trip Supply

Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose

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Overwhelmed by the chaos of life, the Malibu community turns to the ocean as a sanctuary.The freeing feeling of running toward the water. The cool sensation of the waves. The salt in one’s hair. Catching a wave. The feeling of being healed by the open ocean.Whether the ocean serves as the place for a quick saltwater dip or a sanctuary for letting go of all one’s … [Read more...] about Waves that Heal: The Ocean Serves a Therapeutic Purpose

Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel

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Many people view travel as a chance to see and experience a new place, which is why so many people love to do it.Both students and faculty at Pepperdine said they have experienced first-hand just how life-changing traveling can be.“Travel is being immersed in a place where I can engage with people and challenge my own experiences,” said Charlie Engelmann, senior … [Read more...] about Finding the Deeper Meaning in Travel