"Two monks, one old and one young, are walking through a forest. They come upon a rich man by a stream. The rich man says to the older monk, “Monk, carry me across that stream so I don’t get my clothes muddy.” The young monk begins to protest but the older one quiets him and carries the rich man on his back across the stream. The monks go their way, and the rich man goes his. After a few hours walking in silence, the old monk says, “It is a beautiful day to walk in the forest. Days like this are ones you must cherish.” The young monk replies, “That rich man was terribly rude to you. I can’t believe that you agreed to carry him across the stream. He was younger and stronger than you.” The old monk says, “I put that man down hours ago, why do you keep carrying him?” Old Zen Parable