When I was little I got the chance to go on a carousel. The painted horses looked so beautiful, each one bright & unique! My sisters both hopped on. Of course, I wanted to ride also. I picked out my favorite steed, took hold of the reins & waited in excited anticipation for the ride to start!

I just have one small peice of info that the ride handlers should have been aware of; motion sickness. It happens! I will leave the description of that mess to your imagination. Except to mention that I WANTED OFF!

_{^{This is just what I think about to describe the year 2020….. STOP THE RIDE! I WANT TO GET OFF!}}

O.K. , to be truthful there were some blessings that came out of 2020, at least for my family.

-I will never take gathering with other people for granted again! I will never take my freedoms for granted again either!

-Also, we as a country are getting a government civics lesson that some of us must have slept through in high school. Am I right!?

Leave an unexpected blessing you got out of 2020 in the comments. I love hearing from ya’ll!

I don’t know what you guys do when you are up against it, but I pray. I did a lot of that in 2020! My Father came through with 4 REALLY helpful things that

not only helped me survive 2020, but THRIVE!

1. The Jesus Centered Life by Rick Lawrence Link to book: https://amzn.to/2LwxfMG

This book helped me to, as the title says, stay centered on Jesus, but so much more. It enabled me to encounter Jesus in a new way & introduced me to some one-of-a-kind practices that allowed me to stay in relationship with Him regardless of the storm raging around me!

I also got the Jesus Centered Planner this year, which I just started, but am really liking thus far.

2. Switch on Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf Link to book:https://amzn.to/3pWhOfO

Her brain retraining method was a game changer for me! Instead me trying to explain it badly, here is a link to the interview that got me interested in trying this game changer: Interview with Dr Caroline Leaf by Steven Furtick

3. Wim Hof Method or “The Ice Man”- Link to podcast so you can see for yourself: https://youtu.be/tHX9e-FjdRE

This method has given me so much energy & really helped me reduce my anxiety! It’s a game changer! Link to guided breathing video that I use every day: https://youtu.be/0BNejY1e9ik

4. Yoga With Adriene- 30 day challenge to start off the New Year right: https://youtu.be/JpWa4LtKe4c

This has kept me strong & centered on breathing without even having to leave my house. Win win!

Because of these 4 things, I ended up riding the carousel horse of 2020 like a Rockstar Rodeo cow girl!

I hope some of these help you in 2021 to stay strong, healthy & centered on Jesus no matter what the year throws at you!

Let me know in the comments; something that you did in 2020 that helped you stay strong & centered.