Art by Autumn Hardwick Prayer. It's more than just folding your hands, closing your eyes and thinking — it's a conversation. Prayer is "a spiritual communion with God or an object of worship, as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession," according to Dictionary.com People often think of prayer as something that has a beginning and an end — the Bible and I … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pray and Meditate to Ease Your Mind
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Manage Anger By Mediating
Art by Ally ArmstrongOn a rainy Malibu night, a student walked into Seaside residence to dry a load of clothes. When returning to the residence, to the student's surprise their clean clothes were sitting on top of the dirty washing machine. At that moment, a rush of anger filled their body, however the student was able to console themselves by taking a step back and realizing … [Read more...] about Manage Anger By Mediating
Why Students Should Start Meditating
There are some negative preconceived notions about meditation. Some think it is sitting down in a lotus position, while others are just confused on what they are supposed to think about when meditating. Meditation is simply focusing on breathing. It is a technique to alleviate stress and makes people more focused and relaxed. It sounds incredibly simple, and it is, yet, it can … [Read more...] about Why Students Should Start Meditating
Malibu Hidden Gem: The Serra Retreat
Photo by Mary Cate Long The easygoing syllabus days of the semester are over, and as assignments and commitments pile up, life on campus can become hectic. For those finding themselves frantic with homework, clubs and commitments, the Serra Retreat may be the spot in Malibu to find some peace and quiet. The Serra Retreat is a Catholic retreat center located up in the … [Read more...] about Malibu Hidden Gem: The Serra Retreat