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Mechanisms of Mindfulness: Community Members Lead Healthier Lives

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Art by Skyler Hawkins Life is full of ups and downs, but learning how to cope with these inevitable changes allows people to lead more mindful and peaceful lives.Mindfulness is a person’s ability to be fully present in the moment and not let what is going on around them become overwhelming, according to Mindful.org.Living in the moment, focusing on breathing and trying … [Read more...] about Mechanisms of Mindfulness: Community Members Lead Healthier Lives

Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold

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Samantha Proctor poses confidently with a bright smile. During her time at Pepperdine, Proctor’s confidence grew in herself and her music. Photos by Lucian Himes For senior Samantha Proctor, music naturally lives within her. Being a musician is what she said she feels called to do.From age 5, Proctor said she has been singing, writing original songs and playing piano. … [Read more...] about Samantha Proctor Makes Music as Good as Gold

On Writing Magazines: How and Why We Do It

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Examples of edits that may be made to a story during the editing process of Currents Magazine. Art by Lydia duPerierWriting a magazine article starts with having something important to say and the motivation to convey it.It requires a clear vision and a team of dedicated people to bring a Currents Magazine article to life. At Currents, we want to create enjoyable and … [Read more...] about On Writing Magazines: How and Why We Do It

Letter from the Editor | Currents Spring 2021

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Beauty from ashes, mourning turned to joy, the burden of heaviness transformed into a garment of praise. These are the promises God makes to His people in Isaiah 61, and they are woven throughout Scripture. While Isaiah speaks these words prophetically in the Old Testament, Jesus fulfills them many centuries later when he quotes the prophet in a Jewish synagogue, saying … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor | Currents Spring 2021