Getting to the Core

Getting to the core of life has always been a big philosophy of mine. In my opinion, constantly solving and resolving core life issues is an incredibly leveraged way to create positive change in all parts of our life. Addressing core life issues earlier in life (i.e. - quarter life crisis) is more effective than doing it later, because we are less locked down mentally and financially to a way of life that may not be right for us.

Like a drop in a pond, one small change in a core issue can solve many other, seemingly unrelated, issues we face on a daily basis. In my opinion, not taking a step back is like bailing water out of a sinking ship instead of focusing on plugging the hole.

Two core questions I ask myself often are:

1. Who am I?
   
2. Why am I here?

These may seem like simple questions that are self-evident, but each time I visit them, my understanding of them evolves, and the effects of this greater understanding ripple out as a result of the new decisions I make.

This summer I've left a lot of time for self-exploration and made it my #1 priority. So far it's been paying off very well. On a good day, I will do:

1. Yoga for one hour
   
2. Meditation for one hour
   
3. Journaling for one hour

At this pace, this will be the best summer I've ever had!!!