CJB
CJB (Christian Jacques Bennett)
The ethos behind “CJB” (yep, my initials in CAPS) comes from my skeptical journey through some seriously dark times.
And when you live through that kind of darkness you don't want anyone else to ever go through it, but for those who have experienced these moments in their life, you also gain a soulful bond to hold hands and fight off all darkness whenever you see it.
Back when the light of my life faded, and my human emotions felt overwhelming and heavy, I sought answers to the meaning of life, love, and everything.
Guess what? I actually found some.
I know you’ve probably had your own soul moments, and maybe I’m late to the party — but this platform is where I creatively share what things help me to survive today, and I’d love to swap notes. Because weirdly, CJB isn’t about me at all — it’s about us.
On this soul awakening journey, I’ve noticed many folks don’t care — or maybe don’t want to care — about “soul stuff” until life dumps a big load of brown 💩 on them. Then suddenly, they want in.
My advice? Arm yourself with the Soul Acts before the hard stuff hits. And if the crap’s already landed, don’t worry — it’s never too late to find soul happiness.
Here’s the catch: to really follow this life-changing journey, you have to get past the usual “happy-clappy” buzzwords — the ones that once made me cringe because they felt condescending or too sweet.
Now? I embrace those words. Because loving everything unconditionally can improve your life—TODAY.
What’s ahead on this journey?
👣 To travel this path (toward dissolving your primal ego) with me, you’ll want to read my book — and prepare yourself to embrace these key ideas without gagging:
🍂 Soul: The real you, beyond your primal ego; the you who watches your ego. More in the book.
🍂 "Soul Acts" refers to the unique abilities each soul possesses to connect to something more than the human form. It's about acting with love to generate soul happiness for you and others. These acts empower you.
🍂 "Soul Happiness" is when you love EVERYTHING you are connected to & the observer of your mind (your soul) is content with what's happened, happening, and may happen.
🍂 “EVERYTHING” is 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!
🍂 “LOVE” is what connects EVERYTHING!
🍂 Why “TODAY”? Because life happens now. Love is happening now! The present moment is where you can change, grow, and experience happiness through the soul.
***If the spiritual stuff still feels too sickly sweet (like it sometimes does for me), check out THIS PAGE 📌.
Quick apologies because the below information jumps back to the third-person, but I just wanted to say a quick hello and welcome you this blog and the "CJB experience"! I recommend you read up on me below but if you don't have time then this ABOUT page is worth a read!
Always expect 100% love, kindness, sincerity, and quirkiness, in my books, music, art, poems, creativity, humor, and heartfelt chats—and all the rest—I have so many BIG plans for us! I hope you'll stick around?
🌳 GROW WITH CJB.TODAY!
To cultivate a new life of feeling soul happiness all you have to do is practice The Soul Acts, the hack is to just: LOVE-EVERYTHING-TODAY!
🍂 CJB's Roles:
This is where things get complicated because although CJB has one mission, he has many roles!
🍂 #1 TO BE EVERYTHING HE CAN BE!
At times you could also say he is a Soul Coach (or Guide), or a Happiness Artist, and then there is the Life Artist, oh and the successful Songwriter too!
Oh and then there is the Philosopher, Blogger, Poet, the Author... Plus you have to add Project Manager, Company Director, Psychologist— oh and don't forget he's a Dad!
You could also say he's simply an "Artist", or is that a "Creator", a "Creative Artist", a "DJ", "Presenter", "Producer", a "Director" — plus a "Teacher", or is it a "Preacher" — As you can see it gets impossible to box him into one role!
CJB cannot be labelled!☠️
But thankfully it is clear that he has one goal, for everyone to live a happy soul-focused life, and everything he does aligns to that goal.
🍂 CJB's Life:
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. Like many, perhaps you, 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 loving, contented, soulful life, one that doesn't cost any money!
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... spoiler you just need to LOVE EVERYTHING— TODAY!
He's also a deeply loving and 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 radio 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.
🍂 CJB's Creations:
He believes creating is a profound way to connect with one's soul and unravel the mysteries of love. 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 love and positivity, yet he's learned from the Tao Te Ching that exploring the darker aspects can illuminate the lighter ones, enriching the creative and educational 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 his soul's guidance and his human touch, designed to impact you. Hopefully, you'll recognize the "CJB" mark on his work. If not, you are encouraged to tell him—he's all ears and has no ego. Your feedback will only encourage him further!
🍂 CJB's 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 a different kind of 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.
🤎 CJB & YOU:
CJB wanted to place this section at the top, but it just didn't flow right. So, here you are at the end, where he's saved the best for last.
YOU are the heart 🤎 of this blog. Without you the soul revolution will not be the same!
And this love for you isn't a marketing ploy!
For years, CJB's shared his thoughts online without expecting financial return. His drive is to alleviate unnecessary suffering and share his wisdom so your world feels a brighter place each day.
Let's examine what "Soul Happiness" actually means to you. It's not about constantly smiling; it's about reaching a healthy mental state which you'd choose to stay in forever. It's about helping others too.
The state of pure, indescribable bliss can come from simple joys like playing, dancing, hugging loved ones, or helping others. His goal is to create content that gives 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, relationships ending, health issues, or any of life's myriad challenges. The urge for a revolution against the primal ego should feel strong for those with such life experience.
He wants you to creatively awaken today and realize you can turn any negative situation into a masterpiece of soul happiness when you act lovingly with an artistic soul.
This space, including CJB's social media presence, is here to enhance your mental resilience and wisdom as you navigate life, with all its ups and downs.
First quick lesson, is don't see life as having ups and downs, instead enjoy the ride without judgement. Know that EVERYTHING is and always will be wonderful, especially when your human-animal brain cannot work out why!
Seriously, this blog and it's growing community, is here for you. CJB loves you. Start feeling the soul happiness now and love everything—TODAY!
Are Ready To Love Everything—TODAY?
Peek at this LOVE ❤ CHECKLIST or click the button below to experience one of CJB's latest creations.
Stay Soulful!
CJB*
