Over the years I have learned a lot about doing my own taxes and the taxes for my business. It did not come easy and I have long dreaded this time of year. But I can say that there have been plenty of new tools that I have learned to use that have made my tax season a lot better than it once was.
This is something that I have always struggled with. It’s a battle in my mind because on one side of things resting is an obvious necessity but on the other hand, it is a God-given rule. Hebrews 4:11″ Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter rest, so that no one will perishably following their example of disobedience”. I have been pondering over this more than usual, mostly because I have found myself in forced rest again for the 4th year of accidents. It’s really starting to make me wonder if I’m missing the point. What does rest look like really? In some ways, I could give examples of this when it comes to
This would be a great time for you to help me out with this in the comments. I will think more on this throughout the week and add to it maybe there are others out there that struggle with this also.
As I navigate my latest and most severe concussion I wanted to share a few things that have been helping. I want to use this time to educate people from what I have learned. Let’s not waste this opportunity.
I know we all had a very interesting 2020 but can I tell you for me it was probably one of the best years I’ve had in a long time.
I’m going to do my best here…. first I want to say, I hope you are having the Merriest Christmas. I hope that no matter where you find yourself this season that you can enjoy it and make the best of it. I pray that your heart and home are filled with love, joy and peace.
I want to give you just a quick little update in case I am unable to communicate the way I have. I have experienced a pretty bad head trauma on the ski hill and I did not realize how bad it was until a few days later when I found myself having a seizure in my car. I’ve been to the hospital twice but they said it’s normal concussion symptoms, I’m not sure about that but at this point I do well for a little while until I start to feel sick or get dizzy or body numbness. I’m trying to rest as much as possible but it’s obviously very hard on me. Even as I type this I know it’s too much.
Other than the obvious situation, it’s been a great Christmas and this has not caused me to be upset in anyway. I trust God will heal me and allow me to take the time I need to get better. I’m just a little slower than I would have expected. I hope to be back at it soon. I feel like I’m getting used to these setbacks, kinda makes me laugh but it’s all good. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know so if you have a second, please send a prayer for me and I’ll be doing the same for you. Feel free to put any prayer requests in the comments. Love you.
Merry Christmas 🎄
Ever get that feeling that you missed it? Or that it’s just too late to do that particular thing? As I’m sitting in my car waiting for my friend to arrive for a day on the hill I have lots of thoughts that cross my mind. I’m thinking likely there’s someone out there this will either help or just entertain but it’s the long rocky relationship I’ve had with snowboarding.
You see, I grew up in the praires and although my parents took me to Colorado to ski as a kid I didn’t frequent after my teenage years due to a move and just life and other sports. High-school ended quickly and I was off to my entrepreneurial pursuits in Oil boom town Alberta and just wasn’t able to get away. Long story short is I finally got my board figured out about 10 or so years ago but that was the beginning of my fitness and modeling career. I spent most of those winter years south of the border on beaches for photoshoots. In 2017 I finally decided to settle back in Canada and get back into winter sports and give snowboarding a go but on my first run out I broke my arms and that was the end of that for the season. Haha, I laugh because the following year I tried again, only to find that the fear had set in and I wasn’t able to get a whole run in. Fast forward to today and I’m living in Revelstoke facing my fears again! I have a really hard time giving up. So, wish me luck
I know it might be a little redundant to have just another person give their opinion about what’s going on in the world today but I thought I’d share a few thoughts as I’ve been reflecting also on all the things in life and those things that seem to challenge me. As I have watched many of the reactions of others and including my own, one thing I’ve noticed the most is that what we say and do has an impact in some way each and every day. It’s one thing to experience the truth of that in your own life but it’s another to see how much what you accept or do not accept affects others. We all get fed somewhere from someone. There is nothing truly new really. Maybe reinsured, recycled or repeated but never “new”. This holds true across all playing fields also and if you really look at your own life there is a series of patterns that will create similar results until you try something else, not new but perhaps someone else’s point of view. Now, here is the part that I challenged myself and I’m challenging you with… Where do your thoughts come from? Where are you seeking advice and opinion? And does it bring you hope, peace, and love? Or does it cast doubt on you, on your ideas, on your hopes and dreams? This is a very important question to ask because the greatness in this world was not built on doubt, fear or hopelessness. If you have voices, including news, school, teachers, peers, or parents casting doubt or fear on you, get out. Find teachers, people, pastors and leaders that will encourage you, help you problem-solve and give you hope. Pray daily for wisdom to know the difference and never give up. Knowing what the subtle seeds being planted in your life is the defence you need to succeed. You need to become aware of the temptation to follow the call of doubt. Doubt leads to excuses ad excuses lead to procrastination and procrastination leads to an unfulfilled life.
The truth is that this 2020 happenstance has been a huge blessing to many people. I have talked to countless people that were ready to shift when things hit hard in 2020 and because they were willing to listen to the signs, they were prayerful and ready to move when they had to God blessed them. There is no circumstance to big that can not be over come. Your mindset and what you allow in it is up to you. If you struggle with fear or worry find out the root or where it’s coming from and cut it off. That is nothing more than a snake in your garden trying to steal your dreams. Staying home isn’t a sentence it’s an opportunity to get stuff done and to be prepared for what’s next…. and what’s next is going to be better than you’ve seen it for those who are diligent and faithful in the hard times, I know it.
Getting ready to launch the Reset 90 Happy Healthy Days for the new year here and Just wanted to give you a quick update as I’ve been working on my new website here. I haven’t had a ton of time to give you the day by day updates with my recent move to Revelstoke and just catching up in gerenal. There is so much I want to share with you and that’s why I really felt I needed to change up the website and start adding more of what I’ve been learning in the last couple of years. I want to keep it real and current with you. I’m hoping to be able to bring more to the table in terms of content, education and experiences. God willing, I will be able to find some new team members here soon to help out as I grow my site and content. Sorry if you find some odd things on the site, I am working on it so if you find an error or something that just isn’t quite right please let me know. I truly appreciate all of you. Also, if there is a topic you’d like me to touch on, please feel free to let me know.
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas if I am not able to update until after that I want to remind you of the true meaning of Christmas… Christ came to save the world from what it could not do on its own. We are in times that remind of us how true that really is. We need God and we need to remember how much He loves us, so please don’t take CHRIST out of Christmas. Be thankful and prayerful this season and always expect God to bless those who love Him. He loves you and wants you to know His greatness if you don’t already know. I’m praying a blessing and a true God experience over all who read this. May He bring peace to your soul and home over the holidays.
-Claire
It’s all so different but the principles are the same. This is the biggest thing I get when people have been asking me about the change.