God designed your incredible ears not only to help you hear, but also to help you balance. You have tubes in your inner ears that are filled with fluid. When the fluid is still, you feel balanced. When you twist and turn, the fluid in your ears moves around, bending the tiny hairs that line the tubes in your ears. These hairs send messages to your brain that your head is moving. When you stop spinning, the fluid sloshes around, making your brain think you’re still spinning and causes you to feel dizzy. But don’t worry—after a few moments, the fluid will settle, and you’ll feel steady again.

Scientists believe that spinning helps children improve their motor skills (ability to move muscles to perform tasks) and proprioception (pro-pree-uh-SEP-shin). Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense movement and position.

So go ahead and get a little dizzy. And while you’re twirling and whirling, thank God for the wonderful way he made your body.