Being Rather Than Doing

My wife and I just returned from our mid-week visit with her family and during the visit it occurred to me that they had very little idea of what I’m about, my life. They are "doers", meaning that they focus on doing things and completing tasks. My focus is on "being", enjoying the process and my life in general. For example with my cooking I enjoy the process of creating and being with the food as it forms. I also enjoy the final result and eating. The fact is that I don’t do much - just what is in front of me. I strive to stay present. I am not interested in trying to convince others of the value of what I do.