Why I Write - Conversations with Author Reverend David Robert Cobbb

As an author, I draw upon my vast knowledge of occult sciences that I have studied and practiced over the last 25 years. However, I do not consider myself as an expert in any one field, but I would say I am well versed in many practices and belief systems.

Credit for my knowledge comes from many authors. Most notably from early 20th century, occult science authors such as Aleister Crowley, A.E. Waite, Israel Regardie, among others.

I believe my greatest skills as a writer lies in my ability to be able to find any information that is required for my work effortlessly. Whether the information comes from printed material, over the internet, or just a “knowing” as if inspired by an unseen muse, everything I require has a way of presenting itself to complete my project.

I believe in presenting any occult knowledge in simple terms so that everyone may understand the concepts and information that I am presenting. This, of course, is difficult in some cases, because esoteric knowledge, for the most part, is written the seeker to be discovered on his or her own through meditation and practice.

One could say that most of my works are written in a simple understandable format like the popular “For Dummies” or “For Idiots” books. However, these reviews are usually from those already versed in the occult arts.

I see writing as a form of service to the community that I belong, the Wiccan and occult community, to provide education, insight, and self-awareness. 

It brings me joy knowing that I am presenting information that has been lost, forgotten, scattered throughout many books and other forms of media, or misinterpreted in other author’s works.

Many of my readers have asked me what provides me inspiration for writing. This is not an easy question to answer, since I live mostly secluded from the outside or non-magickal world. Some of my inspiration comes from my small community consisting of other metaphysical practitioners, friends, and colleagues.

However, much of my writing seems to come from Divine inspiration, compared to almost for lack of a better word, like channeling. There are times during my writing sessions that I will go back and re-read what I have written, and am amazed in what I have written, not remembering writing anything that I have wrote. Other times, my mind cannot keep up with my typing or writing, which has increased my words per minute almost doubled in the last few years. 

Communing with nature also is a contributing factor in my inspiration to write, since so much of nature reflects the awe, beauty, and power of the Divine. I try, as much as I can, since I live in the city, to visit places in nature. Parks, nature preserves, greenways, and rural areas, especially near a water source such as a running spring, lake, or river relaxes and frees my mind from the mundane and allows me to focus on the Divine, which is the basis for most of my works.

I also believe that one of the greatest skills a writer should also have is reading. I am an avid reader and read almost everything that I find interesting. I have to confess that my favorite authors are Stephen King, Robin Cook, Piers Anthony, and of course J.K. Rowling. By reading a wide variety of books from many subjects, not just the subject matter that you the author typically write about, an author can learn different styles of writing.

2014 Shamanic Practitioner Certification Course Dates

CSD School of Shamanism will be presenting its 6 month shamanic practitioner certification course at two locations this year.

The last Saturday of the Month, beginning January 25 from 2-5pm 

The Open Mind Center
Holcomb Bridge Crossing
1575 Old Alabama Road Suite 213, Roswell, Georgia 30076
 (678) 243-5074 

The Second Saturday of the Month beginning January 11 from 2-5

The Center for Enlightened Learning 
760 Old Roswell Rd Suite 116 Roswell, GA. 30076, Roswell, Georgia 30076
email at shaman_school@sacreddrumcircle.org 

Cost for the six month course is $375 and includes textbooks and supplies 

Preregistration is requested

About the course:

Shamanism is the oldest documented form of healing that has been practiced, and still exists today dating back to prehistoric times. The healing methods of the Shaman can be found on every continent and has been practiced by many groups of people with only slight differences in the way they practice their healing art. 

In this twelve-lesson course, presented over six months, you will learn about the healing art of the shaman from the teachings of North and South Native Americans, Hawaiian, and Siberian Shamans. 

Topics covered in this Shamanic healing course are journeying, soul retrieval, spirit extraction, how to work spirit guides, power animals, and the spirits of plants and stones, the Native American Medicine Wheel, tools of the Shaman, and much more. 

This course is based on the book series 'Call of the Sacred Drum' written by Rev. David Robert Cobb, a local shamanic practitioner that has practicing this art for over 20 years. 

Included in the enrollment of this course are the textbooks; Call of the Sacred Drum Volume I: An Introduction to Shamanism, and the CSD School of Shamanism Workbook. 

Graduates from this course will receive a certificate of completion from the CSD School of Shamanism, CSD School of Shamanism lapel pin, and optional registry with CSD Group, Inc. as a shamanic practitioner. 

From the CEO of CSD Group, Inc.

Many people have asked me to post a short personal bio here, to better understand the man behind the company.

Reverend David Robert Cobb has been practicing and studying the healing arts of various shamanic cultures for over 25 years. 

He is the author of the shamanic book series Call of the Sacred Drum and teaches his methods through his school, The CSD School of Shamanism.

His shamanic teachings are greatly influenced by his distant Native American heritage with the Iroquois Nation and his membership in the Oklevueha Native American Church.  

He is ordained through Universal Life Church, and the Correllian Nativist Tradition, Spiritual Leader and High Priest at The Circle of the Sacred Drum, a Reiki Master and Teacher, Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Auriculotherapist, Hypnotherapist, Certified Medical Assistant, a former EMT and Army Combat Medic.

He is also the founder and CEO of CSD Group, Inc. whose mission statement is to support the development and advancement of spirituality in everyone regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual preference.

Reverend Dave is available for spiritual consultations, and ceremonies to include weddings, civil unions, hand fastings, Wiccaning, funeral ceremonies, house blessings and cleansings. He is also available for shamanic workshops and healing ceremonies. For more information, contact him through www.sacreddrumcircle.org

Help Us Promote Awareness of Shamanic Healing

Only 3 more days left to own a limited T-Shirt and support a great cause https://www.booster.com/supportshamanism

Just in time for the holidays https://www.booster.com/supportshamanism, These limited edition New T-shirts are now available for one week only !!!

UpSate Pagan Pride Day, Greenville, SC

Had another great time at Greenville, SC Pagan Pride Day. The weather was great, and we had a wonderful time meeting so many vendors and people from the area.

Friday Night and Packing Up

Circle of the Sacred Drum, CSD School of Shamanism, and 80 Cures Healing Center is packing up and getting ready for the Upstate Pagan Pride Day on Saturday in Greenville, SC. Katy has been putting together some great gourd and turtle shell rattle kits and has plenty of hand made medicine bags for sale at this event, along with something new... We will be providing Shamanic Reiki session and will have our Reiki table. Stop by for a quick chakra balancing using Moqui Shaman Stones or just to pick up some information about this unique healing practice.

I will also be there with information about the Correllian Wicca Tradition, the Circle of the Sacred Drum, and the CSD School of Shamanism, as well as selling copies of my book series, "Call of the Sacred Drum".

For more information visit the UpState Pagan Pride Day website by clicking here UPSTATE PPD 

 http://scupstatepaganprideday.yolasite.com/

Hope to see you all there !!!

Atlanta Pagan Pride 10/5/13

Circle of the Sacred Drum, The CSD School of Shamanism, is here at the Atlanta Pagan Pride Day. We are selling handmade shaman tools, and my book series Call of the Sacred Drum, as well as promoting WitchSchool and The Correllian Tradition. Stop by and visit us!

Limited Edition T-Shirts to Support Shamanic Awareness

CSD Group, Inc. is selling T-Shirts to raise money to promote shamanic healing through the media and other venues. These T-Shirts are only available for a limited time only for the next two weeks.
http://www.booster.com/shamanicawareness

Call of the Sacred Drum Books Vendor Accounts

Recently I had a few retail business owners approach me and ask me how they can order the "Call of the Sacred Drum" books for their stores. The answer is anyone that has a retail business, or would like to purchase the books for a class they would like to teach, can contact me for a retail sales agreement and information to purchase the books at a vendor discount of 55% off the cover price, with a minimum 4 title purchase. These titles are Call of the Sacred Drum Volume 1: An Introduction to Shamanism, Call of the Sacred Drum Volume 2: Shamanic Plant Alchemy, and the CSD School of Shamanism Workbook.

Feel free to contact me directly at info@sacreddrumcircle.org

Auburn Pagan Pride Day

Today CSD is at Auburn University Pagan Pride Day. Come out and pick up an autographed copy of one of my books or a new handmade medicine bag 

Saturday September 28, 2013 Auburn Pagan Pride Day

Saturday come visit me at Pagan Pride Day Auburn, AL. I will be selling and autographing copies of my book series "Call of the Sacred Drum" and providing information about the CSD School of Shamanism and the Correllian Tradition.
http://www.spiraltree.org/PPD/PPD.shtml

CSD School of Shamanism Goes Live !!

Dating back to prehistoric times, Shamanism is the oldest documented form of healing that has been practiced and still exists today. The healing methods of the Shaman can be found on every continent and has been practiced by many groups of people with only slight differences in the way they practice their healing art. 

In this twelve-lesson course, presented over six months, you will learn about the healing art of the shaman from the teachings of North and South Native Americans, Hawaiian, and Siberian Shamans.

Topics covered in this Shamanic healing course are journeying, soul retrieval, spirit extraction, how to work spirit guides, power animals, the spirits of plants and stones, the Native American Medicine Wheel, tools of the Shaman, and much more.

This course is based on the book series 'Call of the Sacred Drum' written by Rev. David Robert Cobb, a local shamanic practitioner that has practicing shamanism for over 20 years.

Included in the enrollment of this course are the textbooks; Call of the Sacred Drum Volume I: An Introduction to Shamanism, and the CSD School of Shamanism Workbook.

Graduates from this course will receive a certificate of completion from The Open Mind Center, CSD School of Shamanism lapel pin, and optional registry with CSD Group, Inc. as a shamanic practitioner.

Preregistration is requested.

Offered: Every other Wednesday from 6:30-8:00pm beginning on October 23rd for 6 months (no class January 1st) 

Investment $275 per person 

For more information or to pre-register click here The Open Mind Center, Roswell, Georgia

Yes, We have a App for that

CSD Group Inc. and the Circle of the Sacred Drum has an app for your Android device. Click here for more information about downloading this app. An HTML version is also available for use with iPhone or other operating systems.

Pagan Pride Day Appearances

Circle of the Sacred Drum and the CSD School of Shamanism will be at select Pagan Pride Days in 2013
Rev. David Robert Cobb will be selling autographed copies of his Call of the Sacred Drum book series, and we will be providing information about the Correllian Nativist Wiccan Tradition, and CSD School of Shamanism.

Our partner, 80 Cures Healing Center, will also be joining us selling hand-made shamanic products and providing information on their workshops and services.

September 28, 2013 Auburn, Alabama
October 5, 2013 Atlanta, Georgia
October 12, 2013 Greenville, South Carolina
October 25-27 Lafayette, Georgia at the Ravenstone Samhain Event and Masquerade Ball 

We are incorporated

June 2013 Sacred Drum Circle, CSD School of Shamanism, and CSD Life Coaching are now incorporated as a not-for-profit legal entity in the state of Georgia under the name CSD Group, Inc. visit our home page at http://csdgroupinc.wix.com/csd-group-inc

New Venture in Life Coaching

June 14, 2013 CSD Group Inc. acquired CSD Life Coaching. For more information visit us at
CSD Life Coaching.com

School of Shamanism Online Opens

December 21,2012 Yule, Circle of the Sacred Drum is proud to be chosen as the home of the CSD School of Shamanism. Visit us at www.sacreddrumcircle.org/school-of-shamanism.html