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Finding my center is important, as every day brings something stressful. Whether it’s work or just life in general, the needs of the day can overwhelm me. I can lose sight of myself, sometimes, and I think most people can… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Whether I’m leading a software development team or counseling someone, I hear myself telling people, “just sit with the feeling for a bit” and I mean it. Negative emotions such as sadness, anger, and even boredom can overwhelm people into… Continue Reading →
I am an award-winning author. At the end of 2016, I won an award for a book I wrote. Pretty cool. It was a dream come true. Sort of. When I was a kid, my favorite book in the world… Continue Reading →
I am Juan Blea and after months of waffling, I’ve decided to run for Santa Fe’s school board. Several people who are close to local politics and elections have spoken with me and told me, in no uncertain terms, that… Continue Reading →
Over the last several months, I’ve been contemplating a run for school board. It’s not a simple yes or no question. For me, deciding whether or not to run for school board is loaded with pros and cons.The cons are… Continue Reading →
Bilingual education should be so normal in Santa Fe that it shouldn’t be a topic of discussion. Especially in Santa Fe’s hometown newspaper. A recent article indicates a “growing need” for educating Spanish speaking students. But really, bilingual education, especially… Continue Reading →
’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, but my goal for this year is to eliminate my own internalized oppressor. We all have an oppressor inside of us. It’s as much a part of our makeup as our hair and… Continue Reading →
In my role as a treatment provider, the most common situation I face isn’t about any particular drug, it’s about hope. There are times when confronting an addiction seems absolutely hopeless. We watch as either we or our loved ones… Continue Reading →
