Shame on me. Months of “lock down” at home and I did very little reading! I was busy enjoying my newfound freedom to just be, sleep in on the weekends, exercise, and spend time with my family! It was pretty fantastic. However, this is 2020 list part 3, so I won’t be too hard on myself! You can also check out list 1 and list 2.
Made to crave
By Lysa Terkeurst
This is a great book about healthy eating as a lifestyle, not a diet. If you are looking for a lasting change, Lysa wrotes about replacing those empty places in your life with Jesus, not food. She is very funny and down to earth. I especially liked the reflection questions and the way she breaks down practical references in the back of the book.
Nerves of Steel
By Tammy Jo Shults
If you are looking for a never give up, inspiring read, this is it! I read this book in 2 days. Actually, I read the young readers edition because it was free on Hoopla and I didn’t realize it was the young readers edition until I started! Since it was free I decided to roll with it. She faced so much adversity and her story really shows everything she went through prepared her for a very monumental event. I really felt the girl power! Great read! Highly recommend!
The Power of Now
By Eckert Tolle
Ironically, while reading this book about being in the “now,” I was so mentally distracted I had a hard time following it. It’s a very deep book that requires a lot of focus while reading (at least for monkey minded people like me) I had to re-read several of sections and pages to fully grasp the idea, and even then it was a challenge. I might be too far gone mentally to achieve these lofty enlightenment goals! Try the audio version if you are struggling to focus. Most important takeaway: stay in the present and a lot of other things will take care of themselves.
You are the Key
By Caitlyn Crosby
Very inspiring read about Caitlyn Crosby, who started The Giving Keys. It is an organization that employs people to help them transition out of homelessness. You can view their cute key necklaces here.
She is very down to earth and I could relate to a lot of her struggles. Her honesty is a reminder that even when you follow God’s plan, you may still run into roadblocks. And it is hard work!
“On the path to your purpose there will be doors that ‘should’ open but won’t, and there will be plenty of others that should never in a million years open for you, but they will. This is still your path. ” Sometimes we think if it is God’s plan it will be easy. This book is a much needed reminder that is not always true.
Your Blue Flame
By Jennifer Fulweiler
Funny, inspiring, and relatable! That’s really all you need to know. We are all busy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use your current schedule to find your “Blue Flame” your purpose, your passion.
“Your blue flame is your unique way to give back to others. It’s something you do, you were destined to do, that fills you with energy and adds love to the world.”
Sometimes your blue flame is your full time gig, sometimes it is something you do on the side. This book helps you open your mind and heart to recognize your blue flame and incorporate it into your everyday life.