Art by Sacha Irick The sea interacts with the human body in mysterious ways. To those whose lives revolve around di-hydrogen monoxide — aka water — there is a certain point below the surface known as “neutral buoyancy.” At a specific depth, your body’s density matches the density of the water surrounding it, causing the sea to cease trying to reject you or draw you deeper … [Read more...] about Dive into the Sea and Let it Flood You with Peace
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To surf is to learn balance in life
To surf, or not to surf — that is the question that plagues student-surfers when their responsibilities conflict with the epic swells rolling into their favorite breaks. I often find myself distracted from my studies, especially when I can see the ocean and watch the breaking waves from almost anywhere on Pepperdine’s campus. Like a siren song, the sea calls to all … [Read more...] about To surf is to learn balance in life
Soothe your spirit through surfing
A common conception of surfing is that it’s all about chasing down the perfect wave and using it as a platform to exhibit skill and satisfy adrenaline cravings. However, a lot of people, myself included, find that surfing is much more than that — or perhaps much less than that. It can be defined simply as a ridiculously fun way to observe and experience the existence of … [Read more...] about Soothe your spirit through surfing