There is an old story of two travelling monks, which might help us remember to put down our burdens and seek up for God. These monks come to a river where a woman was waiting, unable to cross alone without soiling her silken robes. She stood there with arms crossed scolding her attendants whose hands were full because of all her packages. The younger monk noticed the woman, said nothing, and walked by. The older monk, despite his vow not to even approach a woman, says a quick prayer, hoists her on his back and takes her across the water. Now safe, the woman didn’t thank the older monk or even look at him, she just turned and walked away.  As the monks continued their journey, the older one says nothing, while the younger is ready to burst. Finally, he blurts out, ‘You broke your vow in carrying that vain woman, and she didn’t even thank you!” The older monk replied gently, “I set that woman down hours ago, why are you still carrying her?”