Jesus' gaze is direct and intense, but it is not harsh or critical. I know he sees me more clearly than I see myself. "As you hiked the trail at your current pace, I noticed you left me behind. What is your hurry, dear one?" Jesus continues, "Rest is a good idea, and I would love to sit with you for a little while. You can tell me what you have been thinking about and what you have noticed as you hiked."
