Striving for TELEOS?

No, I’m not striving for perfection, not even close. I’ve been there, in fact, I still stray there. Perfectionism can be addicting, draining, and you know what? It's kinda BORING! Today I want to talk about something else. Teleos.

TELEOS is the Greek word used in the Bible for perfection. However, it's meaning is much different than the dictionaries definition, "without flaw." The biblical definition is, "becoming all that you were created to be."

Teleos is accepting that your flaws give you character.

How's this hair and eye puffs at 5am? Character….heck ya!

Teleos is trying to be a better wife, daughter, and friend even though you tend to say the wrong thing or become a little too OCD (sorry hubs).

Love you mom!

Teleos is accepting that you maybe not be the best runner, triathlete, yoga guru, etc. but you won’t give up because it's your passion, your joy! And it is a part of you, a part of your character!

That picture above would be my awesome looking toes from running. Check out the bruised toenail. Doesn't that toe just scream Character??? ha!!

And finally, Teleos is loving what you are becoming. Not looking back and not looking ahead. Focus on the NOW, the PRESENT, WHO GOD IS CREATING YOU TO BE!

This was us four years ago in New Zealand. Before our journey towards Teleos TOGETHER began.

Okay and just to be comical, wanna know how to get left over veggies and salad (that are almost expired) to experience Teleos?

You throw them in stir fry!

1-2 cups chopped purple cabbage
1-2 cups chopped romain lettuce (yes you can cook romain)
1 cup chopped carrots and celery
1/4 cup chopped nuts (I used cashews)
coconut amino or GF tamari/soy sauce (to taste)
a spoonful of grapeseed oil
garlic, black pepper, and red chili pepper seasoning
1 small can wild caught crab meat
1 egg
1 bunch broccoli sprouts to top (optional)
TOSS EVERTHING in the pan and STIR FRY

See, just as God created them to be…..in my Belly and not any to waste!

Are you done with striving for perfectionism? I like you the way you are and who you are becoming! YES, that’s my corny side shining bright!

Cheers,
LC

p.s.
playlist tomorrow. told ya I was working on it, right?