But not anywhere as important as 'how' you do.
Indeed, the 'how' is critical. To a point where the 'what' does not really matter.
To be immersed in whatever you do, you bring the very best to it. Whether it is simply paying attention to someone, cleaning your desk, composing a verse, dressing up (don't all the ladies instantly agree?!), savouring food, studying for an exam or taking aim to shoot.....to be one with the Now and completely absorbed in the act itself is what brings it quality.
There is more that examines it.
What is your intent in doing what you do? Are you impelled by the prodding of your ego? Or is it pure love ("the ability to stretch your ego boundaries to accommodate another person for his or her long term good") that lies at the heart of your endeavour? Are you saying or doing something because you must get instant acknowledgement or approval? Or are you, bereft of the burden of ego, simply fulfilling your purpose in life in the best possible way?
The answer to these elemental 'why' questions defines the 'how' of what we do.
And, it is the 'how' that defines our work and eventually us.
How is indeed an essential element to define oneself vs others. But would like to question what is the relevance of 'where'.. does it not determine which one plays a predominant role in our lives at a given time,is it the why or the how or the what? especially when we talk about being in an extreme setting like a war or a tsunami, the where could even lead to a complete dissolve of what, why and how ! what are your thoughts on that ? if there was no Shams there would be no Rumi !
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