CJB
Christian Jacques Bennett
CJB's your guide to soul happiness.
He explores Everything to bring you wisdom and entertainment for your mind, body, and soul—today!
"Soul Happiness" is when EVERYTHING feels as it should & the observer of your mind (your soul) is content with what's happened, happening, and may happen.
But what does “EVERYTHING” mean, LITERALLY? It’s the interconnectedness of all things, the known and the unknown—our thoughts, actions, emotions, souls, gods, universes, dimensions, and the array of things all these manifest, through science, mystery, and magic! Crucially, it’s about exploring and discovering how Everything works together to create meaning, joy, and fulfillment.
And why “Today”? Because life happens now. The present moment is where we can change, grow, and experience happiness through the soul.
Through his art, poetry, music (also on Spotify), and content, he aims to awaken your creativity, inspire your spirit, and help you reconnect with your soul.
Let’s explore this journey together!
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What's the CJB mission?
😊 Globally—to create content that encourages a happier, more soulful world TODAY!
😊 Individually—to create content that helps you experience soul happiness TODAY!
😊 Musically—CJB.today (Spotify) wants to ignite your soul happiness TODAY!
Expect 100% kindness, sincerity, and quirkiness, in his music, art, creativity, humor, and heartfelt chats.
This is where things get complicated because CJB has many roles!
At times you could say he is a Soul Coach (or Guide), and other times a Happiness Artist, and then there is the Life Artist, and a successful Songwriter too!
Then there is the Poet, the Author... Plus you have to add Project Manager, Company Director— oh and don't forget he's a Dad!
You could also say he's simply an "Artist", or is that a "Creator" and a "Teacher" or is it a "Preacher" — As you can see it gets impossible to box him into one role!
CJB cannot be labelled!
He's like a rainbow which cannot be one color!! 🌈
But thankfully it is clear that he has one goal, for everyone to live a happy soul-focused life, and everything he does should align to that goal.
More about CJB ...
This section may add to why he cannot be labelled as having one role. His journey to get to today has unfolded in ways he could never have predicted. He's experienced love, loss, heartache, mental health challenges, and all the other curveballs life throws our way.
Why should you follow and be influenced by him?
It's simple: He's discovered the secret to living a contented, soulful life that doesn't cost a penny.
Over five decades, he's 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, he's writing a book about it...
He's also a deeply empathetic person, who genuinely cares for others. This empathy might be innate, but he believes there are two key reasons behind it:
🌈 His Battle with Mental Health: He's 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 him pondering, "What is this life about, and how can I keep going?" His awakening, which he'll detail in his book, fuels his passion to assist those trapped in what he calls the "human-animal mindset."
🌈 His Diverse Work Experience: Having worked in an array of professions—from agriculture to TV presenting, from cesspool emptying to executive management—he's developed a deep understanding of people's soulful yearnings and challenges. This camaraderie born from shared struggles in various workplaces has given him a unique perspective.
It's been an honor for him to work alongside many wonderful people, each navigating their path through life and often wrestling with the "system." Here's a glimpse of his 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 him a superpower in understanding and appreciating others.
He holds a BSc in Psychology, Creative Writing, and Linguistics, complemented by certifications like NLP Master Practitioner. These qualifications ensure his creations resonate deeply, helping you find a piece of your soul in his work and inspiring you to live a soulful life.
How CJB Creates ...
He believes creating is a profound way to connect with one's soul. Often, he feels an inexplicable nudge to create, guided by his soul and its connections. Sometimes, the final product is a surprise even to him, revealing itself only upon completion.
He strives to infuse his creations with positivity, yet he's learned from the Tao Te Ching that exploring the darker aspects can illuminate the lighter ones, enriching the creative journey.
He pours his soul into every creation:
Content Creation:
Every blog post starts with him. He writes, edits, and composes 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:
He leverages AI text-to-image technology, but the journey remains personal. He uses his poetry or lyrics as the basis for initial images, which he then personally modifies—cutting, recoloring, filtering, reshaping—until the artwork resonates with his soul. Post-download, he often tweaks it further for uniqueness. In this AI era, it's crucial that his work bears his 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 his creation.
Video Production:
He handles 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:
His creativity isn't confined. He explores writing, drawing, sculpting, and more, guided by what feels right to his soul.
In essence, his creations are a blend of my soul's guidance and his human touch, designed to impact you. Hopefully, you'll recognize the "CJB" mark on my work. If not, you are encouraged to tell him—he's all ears and has no ego. Your feedback will only encourage him further.
Daily prompts ...
In June 2024, he 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 he makes no apologies! It introduced CJB to a whole new community of incredible people, igniting his inner fire and setting his creative juices flowing.
He 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."
CJB continues to engage with #vss365; it holds a special place in his creative heart. Additionally, he's introduced his own social prompt, #Creating365, right here on this blog.
If you're a creator who relishes daily playful challenges, CJB highly recommends 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.
More about you ❤️
He wanted to place this section at the top, but it just didn't flow right. So, here you are at the end, where he believes you truly belong. You are the heart of this blog.
This isn't about marketing. For years, he's shared his thoughts online without expecting financial return. His drive is to alleviate unnecessary suffering for people like you.
Let's clarify what "Soul 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. His goal is to create content that helps you access this feeling frequently.
While this blog is for everyone, it holds a special place in his 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 his 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. CJB loves you. Start feeling that happiness now, TODAY!
You can feel soul happiness right now!
Start your journey by experiencing one of CJB's quirky card creations today.
Peace & Love,
CJB*
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