As a fellow retired military veteran, I enjoyed getting to know John and sharing stories of our military service. I always appreciated his stories as an Air Force fighter pilot, a stay at home Dad and a US Army Military Intelligence Officer amidst reflections of great joy and sorrow in peace time and war. John is an engaging conversationalist who instills a sense of humor, warmth, and compassion during one-on-one discussions. Our conversations always left me with a sense of well-being and confidence, eager to meet again for a new topic about anything and everything. He is an active listener and empowering motivator who encouraged me to continue writing about the subjects closest to my heart and sharing experiences of my time as an military dependent and Army career officer. He also emboldened me to open up about and verbalize my desire to explore a shamanic path and inspired me to pursue my interests in shamanic studies. I accepted his recommendation to attend my first Foundations of Shamanic Studies course which took me to the next level in my Spiritual growth and development. I witnessed his Spiritual transformation firsthand and the mental, emotional and physical healing that took place in his life. I look forward to reading his new book and discover how I can apply his concepts to my own path.
