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

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