Waking up on a word

Yesterday, I slept reading Mawlana's short stories compliation and this morning I just woke up on one of his aphorisms which influences me deeply.

Mawlana says: "Value of a person is measured with what he/she seeks". Then I thought while riding work. What I am seeking in my life? Yesterday, I spend my all evening searching for a gym center. Upon this word, (which really slapped me in the face) it just seem so useless.

What are you really seeking for? What is your value?

Everyday works

Someone said: "With all my heart and soul I intent to serve God. however I cannot find an opportunity to serve you since I had to confront with Mongolian affairs".

Mawlana said: These works are also done for sake of God too. Because you are making people safe from the Mongol attacks. You sacrifice yourself and your property to in order to provide safety and peace of your country.

Some religious people think their works keep them devoting themselves to God. However, doing things to public benefit is also worshiping him.