John had many sayings that he quipped over the years.  Here are a few:

 “The problems we face will either defeat us or develop us — depending on how we respond to them.”

“Some people confuse “clearing the air” with wanting a pound of someone’s flesh.” 

“The power to change always lies in the present. Drumming, singing, dance all help to strip away the dark smoke of our illusion… it is the illusion of being in the past or future.

“To be an EarthKeeper is a spiritual act. It is a practice which is mastered as part of our everyday lives. It is about the heart, it is about our fears. It is about the limitations we have placed on ourselves and the limitations others have placed on us. It is about finding out about a very important piece of who we are as human beings.” 

“Deeply honor the land, and in so doing, we honor ourselves.”

“Christians talk about love, but they practice judgment.  New Age-ers talk about oneness, but they are the most divisive people I know.  And those who practice Native American ways are – often – like both.” 

Tanakia, Dave