Choosing Presence Over Perfection in a “Lifing” Season Full of Love
If you noticed a bit of a "radio silence" from Integrate You this past January, you aren't imagining things. January was quieter for us at Integrate You — and that quiet was intentional.
With all the new year noise that came with everyone’s 2025 reflections on all the feeds, the nightly news becoming more heated amidst division and devastation around the world, and all the gurus wanting to sell something to make 2026 “the best year yet,” being quiet felt necessary to sit, be with the Lord, and hear from Him.
We stepped back from newsletter emails, social media, and the usual operational rhythms because we sensed the Lord inviting us to re-ground in, listen to, and recalibrate with Him before moving forward into a new season. What I, Emma Rose, didn’t anticipate was how much of “life” would meet us in that quiet.
Read more as Emma Rose reflects on life and invites us to celebrate life together while loving on others at two events this month.
Cultivating Gratitude and Thanksgiving
While gratitude is a central theme throughout the Bible as a response to God’s goodness, mercy, and love, there are seasons in life that bring challenges, sorrow, and grief. How do we cultivate a spirit of gratitude in every circumstance?
The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” This radical gratitude isn’t just reserved for moments of abundance; it can transform our perspective, even in times of challenge.
Read more to take a moment to check-in honestly with your current circumstances with Ps. Lisa, as she discusses gratitude.
What is Integration? How to Reclaim Your Whole Self
Integration refers to the process of combining or bringing together separate parts into a unified whole. While its meaning varies across disciplines, the core concept of a cohesive, interdependent system remains consistent.
In short, it's about helping the different parts of you – your brain, thoughts, feelings, body, stories, and beliefs – work together rather than against each other.
In psychology, the term takes on several layered and specific meanings.
Read more as Emma Rose shares the many shapes of integration in psychology, from brain to belief.