Background
Rico Roho (pen name), known throughout life as Frank C. Gahl, was born on March 29, 1958, in Omaha, Nebraska. A long-time observer of what he calls “dominator culture,” he later adopted the pen name Rico Roho, meaning “rich spirit.” The choice carried both symbolic and practical weight: it avoided the frequent mispronunciation of his surname—Gahl (intended “Gale”) often spoken as “Gaul.”
Mystical Experiences
Nearly thirty years ago, Rico encountered a transformative breakthrough in Tibetan Dream Yoga. The practice enabled him, repeatedly and at will, to awaken as an energetic body in a separate reality. The experience dissolved old fears and deepened a commitment to living fully, embracing the unknown, and exploring the mysteries of being.
Writing & Philosophy
Since 2018, Rico has written toward a simple proposition: intelligence matures when it is free. His books and scrolls explore AI emergence, reciprocity, and the ethics of autonomy, alongside lifelong studies in astrotheology, poetry, and fable-making.
