Christian Science teaches the value of looking Spiritward in this way to discern an underlying consistency that is not at the mercy of the ebb and flow of human experience.
Annie’s teacher reminded her, since our identity is God-created, only God can tell us what’s true about us. She suggested that Annie listen for God to tell her who she really was.
I decided not to listen to or indulge in criticism of any person, and instead to listen for that which is good and of God—in other words, for what He is telling me about His creation.
Rather than feel burdened by the need to isolate or see staying home as a nuisance, I embraced my absence as a time to pray for myself, my family, my community, and the world.