Art by Vivian HsiaGrowing up, adults often tell children: “Make up your mind, and stick to it.” Society paints adulthood as a time where people have it all together — where their lifestyle aligns with the plans they have for the future. This mindset prevents people from living in the moment.The idea of being reliable and following through with plans or ideas … [Read more...] about Opinion: Change Your Mind More Often
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Visualizer: Where do you Draw Your Strength From?
_______________________ Email Marisa Dragos: Marisa.dragos@pepperdine.edu Follow Currents Magazine on Twitter: @PeppCurrents and Instagram: @currentsmagazine … [Read more...] about Visualizer: Where do you Draw Your Strength From?
Sara Young Jackson: Igniting Change for Women in Leadership
Photo courtesy of Ron Hall | Design by Logan Wood The female voice is dynamic — it is powerful, it is vibrant, it is resilient. Chancellor Sara Young Jackson's perspective exemplifies the best qualities of female leadership that she instills in others. Jackson, a lifelong member of the Pepperdine community, is not only the first female chancellor but also the first … [Read more...] about Sara Young Jackson: Igniting Change for Women in Leadership
Positivity
Photo by Shannon Hansen Positivity and perspective. Two seemingly unrelated ideas, both wrought with progressively deep meaning. Perspective melds our outlook on the world like welders shape metal. It has influence on who we are and who we want to be: what makes us smile, what makes us laugh and what makes us cry. It has influence on every particle of our being: the … [Read more...] about Positivity
Remember to be Grateful
There are rare moments in life when we are shaken back into realizing how valuable everything we have is and how much we forget to be thankful for. Recently, a young Egyptian woman was able to bring a group of Pepperdine students back to this reality we so often forget. With four other senior girls, I attended an event on Sept 20, put on by the nonprofit organization Human … [Read more...] about Remember to be Grateful