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There are many ways to pray

I am no expert on prayer. But I believe in prayer’s power as much as I believe that the sky is blue and water’s wet. Further, I think that prayer can restore a person’s spiritual center and lead to a… Continue Reading →

Why I earned a Quantum Computing Certificate

There are three (3) reason I completed MIT’s xPro Quantum Computing certification course: 1) I hate the dark web; 2) The quantum concept of superposition; and, 3) the opportunity that quantum computing presents to solve giant problems. In my somewhat… Continue Reading →

Why do we continue to ignore spiritual health in treatment?

In my substance abuse treatment life, I’ve spent countless hours in meetings, focus groups, and community forums. These sessions always present the same stuff: government reps tooting their horns, bromides, sarcasm. Sometimes, someone will say something useful. Whether the meetings… Continue Reading →

Music is not a strictly subjective experience

Without any doubt, music is a subjective experience. Some folks love country, some love jazz. Some people detest Metallica, and I think those people are insane. Other people listen to classical and allow it to bathe them in calming tones…. Continue Reading →

Our Ancestors can Guide Us

Our ancestors can either haunt us, or they can guide us. When it comes to my family, I can’t say I’m all that familiar with them. Or even, who they are. Specifically, I never knew my grandfather, Ernest Rocha. He… Continue Reading →

Can Quantum Computing kill the Dark Web?

Over the last several months, I have been digging deeper and deeper into quantum computing (QC). QC has emerged as both a promise and a threat due to its potential to solve complex problems at speeds unimaginable by classical computers…. Continue Reading →

Sax along the river’s edge is my meditation

Rustling rivers have always calmed me. I lose track of the realities I face within the rushing water’s song. A few weeks ago, I brought my sax with me to the river’s edge to practice. I played along with the… Continue Reading →

Our Music is Wildly Important (video included)

For me, music is the path towards a higher purpose. I can’t quantify it. I can’t put it into words. But music has served me more than I could ever serve it. Recently, Eddie Hernandez of Mariachi Azteca and I… Continue Reading →

For me, music heals and transforms

Music has an extraordinary ability to transcend the boundaries of language and connect with our deepest emotions. It’s not just about melodies and rhythms. Each song is its own path that has the power to heal and elevate our spirits…. Continue Reading →

El Rey is the anthem of Chicano consciousness and I got to play it!

About a week ago, I had the honor and privilege of playing for a birthday party with Eddie Hernandez of Mariachi Azteca. We played El Rey, among other songs, and the the magic and electricity in the joint was as… Continue Reading →

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