CJB

I'm now a "Happiness Artist," but my journey to get here has unfolded in ways I could never have predicted. I've experienced love, loss, heartache, mental health challenges, and all the other curveballs life throws our way.

Why should you follow and be influenced by me?

It's simple: I've discovered the secret to living a contented, soulful life that doesn't cost a penny.

Over five decades, I've accumulated enough life experience to analyze and distill life's complexities into profound insights. These are answers—great answers—that we often overlook because they're hidden by our egos. They reveal truths about who you really are and how your creative soul is central to experiencing a soulful life.

Yes, I'm writing a book about it...

I'm also a deeply empathetic person, who genuinely cares for others. This empathy might be innate, but I believe there are two key reasons behind it:

🌈 My Battle with Mental Health: I've lived with and overcome mental health issues since childhood, primarily agoraphobia, alongside a host of anxiety-related conditions like emetophobia and OCD. Later, depression joined the fray, leaving me pondering, "What is this life about, and how can I keep going?" My awakening, which I'll detail in my book, fuels my passion to assist those trapped in what I call the "human-animal mindset."

🌈 My Diverse Work Experience: Having worked in an array of professions—from agriculture to TV presenting, from cesspool emptying to executive management—I've developed a deep understanding of people's soulful yearnings and challenges. This camaraderie born from shared struggles in various workplaces has given me a unique perspective.

It's been an honor to work alongside many wonderful people, each navigating their path through life and often wrestling with the "system." Here's a glimpse of my varied career:

🌈 Agriculture, real estate, sales, customer service, transportation, media, sanitation, hospitality, optics, waste management, business consultancy, caregiving, temporary work, management, project management, leadership, directing, coaching, marketing, design, and creation.

This breadth of experience has essentially given me a superpower in understanding and appreciating others.

I hold a BSc in Psychology, Creative Writing, and Linguistics, complemented by certifications like NLP Master Practitioner. These qualifications ensure my creations resonate deeply, helping you find a piece of your soul in my work and inspiring you to live a soulful life.

I believe creating is a profound way to connect with one's soul. Often, I feel an inexplicable nudge to create, guided by my soul and its connections. Sometimes, the final product is a surprise even to me, revealing itself only upon completion.

I strive to infuse my creations with positivity, yet I've learned from the Tao Te Ching that exploring the darker aspects can illuminate the lighter ones, enriching the creative journey.

I pour my soul into every creation:

Content Creation:
Every blog post starts with me. I write, edit, and compose everything you experience, finding immense satisfaction in this process.

Here's how a typical "CJB" blog post comes to life:

Writing:
Crafting lyrics, poems, or blog content.

Artwork Creation:
I leverage AI text-to-image technology, but the journey remains personal. I use my poetry or lyrics as the basis for initial images, which I then personally modify—cutting, recoloring, filtering, reshaping—until the artwork resonates with my soul. Post-download, I often tweak it further for uniqueness. In this AI era, it's crucial that my work bears my distinct creative DNA.

Song Composition:
AI aids in song creation, but it's far from automatic. It requires understanding the platform, structuring the song, and making artistic decisions. Many songs are discarded before one is chosen, ensuring that what you hear is uniquely my creation.

Video Production:
I handle all aspects of video production—editing, arranging images, and background videos. This process can be labor-intensive, sometimes taking months to perfect.

Beyond Music Videos:
My creativity isn't confined. I explore writing, drawing, sculpting, and more, guided by what feels right to my soul.

In essence, my creations are a blend of my soul's guidance and my human touch, designed to impact you. Hopefully, you'll recognize the "CJB" mark on my work. If not, I encourage you to tell me—I'm all ears and have no ego. Your feedback only encourages me further.

In June 2024, I stumbled upon a creator's guilty pleasure: a daily poetry prompt on social media known as #vss365.

It hijacked this blog (which is yet to be officially launched), and I make no apologies! It introduced me to a whole new community of incredible people, igniting my inner fire and setting my creative juices flowing.

I embraced this shift, even though it was unplanned. This experience is a perfect testament to "going with the flow" and "not worrying what others think." Ultimately, please always: DO WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO! PLAY! ENJOY YOURSELF! And yes, write in capitals if it boosts your spirit!

I continue to engage with #vss365; it holds a special place in my heart. Additionally, I've introduced my own social prompt, #creating365, right here on this blog.

If you're a creator who relishes daily playful challenges, I highly recommend adopting these hashtags to regularly fuel your creativity which in turn leads to happiness and fulfillment.

For newcomers to this blog wondering about the context of many posts, this section should clarify things.

I wanted to place this section at the top, but it just didn't flow right. So, here you are at the end, where I believe you truly belong. You are the heart of this blog.

This isn't about marketing. For years, I've shared my thoughts online without expecting financial return. My drive is to alleviate unnecessary suffering for people like you.

Let's clarify what "Happiness" means here. It's not about constant smiling; it's about reaching a mental state where you'd choose to stay forever. This state of pure, indescribable bliss can come from simple joys like playing with Lego or being with loved ones. My goal is to create content that helps you access this feeling frequently.

While this blog is for everyone, it holds a special place in my heart for those grappling with inner turmoil from life's harsh blows—whether it's loss, mental health struggles, relationship endings, health issues, or any of life's myriad challenges. This space, including my social media presence, is here to enhance your mental resilience and wisdom as you navigate these tough times.

This blog, this community, it's all for you. I love you. Start feeling that happiness now.