Elysia Valdivia (livingelysian)

Elysia Valdivia lives in West Texas. Yoga is her passion and she enjoys camping under the stars.

Elysia is an efficacious Yoga Instructor and Online Business Manager.

As a recovering addict/alcoholic, Elysia lives by the principles of the 12 Steps. Having turned her will over to a Higher Power, made a thorough & fearless inventory, and made personal & living amends. Elysia has renewed and reconciled many of her most important relationships. She continues to share her experience, strength and hope with others.

"Comments are welcome. I love discussions. Feel free to be real with me. I don't think I know it all and I love a good challenge of thought." - Elysia

I make the commitment to Kindly, Gently, Lovingly and Supportively maintain inner-peace. - EV

In the Spotlight

Gastroparesis Can Be a Nightmare, but I Found Ways to Help Me Cope

"Gastroparesis is treatable," said the first website I found. I was so relieved; now I would find the answer to my suffering. Unfortunately, it was not going to be that easy.

In the Spotlight

Emotional Intelligence - Why Is It so Important?

Many of us are focused and impressed with IQ scores. Might we benefit more from paying attention to EQ scores?

In the Spotlight

12 Movies About Addiction and Recovery

While the topic of addiction and recovery is identifiable to just about every human being, we wish to see films that are realistic. Films that connect to our experience, strength, and hope.

In the Spotlight

Making Living Amends

For many in addiction recovery, saying sorry to our loved ones just won't cut it. They have heard it too many times. A living amends gives us the opportunity to let our actions speak for us.

In the Spotlight

Why It's Okay to Be Depressed

There is a stigma in regard to being depressed. But is it okay to experience what our minds and bodies have naturally given us?

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  Quality of Life & Wellness

  Emotional Intelligence - Why Is It so Important?

  6 years ago

  Many of us are focused and impressed with IQ scores. Might we benefit more from paying attention to EQ scores?

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  patientslounge.com

  Gastroparesis Can Be a Nightmare, but I Found Ways to Help Me Cope

  2 years ago

  "Gastroparesis is treatable," said the first website I found. I was so relieved; now I would find the answer to my suffering. Unfortunately, it was not going to be that easy.

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  Alcoholism

  Making Living Amends

  5 years ago

  For many in addiction recovery, saying sorry to our loved ones just won't cut it. They have heard it too many times. A living amends gives us the opportunity to let our actions speak for us.

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  Alcoholism

  Suggested Workshop Material for The 6th and 7th Steps

  8 years ago

  This topic is intended to be a useful tool in developing a good 6th and 7th Step workshop, group particpation event and not to be in competition of the AA Big Book.

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  Quality of Life & Wellness

  Holidays: Family, Politics and Social Media

  5 years ago

  Holidays with family can be something we dread or something we look forward to. With good preparation, we can do more than just survive the holidays.

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  Alcoholism

  12 Movies About Addiction and Recovery

  17 months ago

  While the topic of addiction and recovery is identifiable to just about every human being, we wish to see films that are realistic. Films that connect to our experience, strength, and hope.