CJB HAS MOVED

CJB has swapped account names. He is now @CJBtoday

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

🚨 BIG NEWS: Just finished the second major edit of my book! 📚✨

This one feels like my legacy — raw, real, and rooted in soul. It’s been a wild ride fixing one word and ending up rewriting whole chapters. But now? It’s almost ready to meet the world.

I believe this book can save lives, change lives, and help you find light even in the darkest moments.

Can’t wait to share it with you all. Stay tuned.

💚 LOVE > EVERYTHING > TODAY!

— CJB

#SoulActs #BookEditing #LegacyInTheMaking #LoveEverythingToday #AuthorLife #SoulfulLiving

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

🌈 Summer Rain (NEW OFFICIAL SONG)

https://t.co/EujZc2UsWz

Summer rain falls, makes my car cry
Thousands of questions, no reasons why
You're soaking my mind, I'm wet to the core
Thousands of thoughts, I drop to the floor

Why does the pain taste so sour
Night lights reflect the midnight hour
I yawn, or is it shout, I see you, come on out!
Why does the pain taste so sour

I remember the day you kissed my neck
My skin shook, I thought what the heck
The pleasure ran through body and soul
I felt so high, I was bound to fall

Why does the pain taste so sour
Night lights reflect the midnight hour
I yawn, or is it shout, I see you, come on out!
Why does the pain taste so sour

I'm soaking wet, I can't feel my mind
I'm praying for you to just be kind
To remember what we used to do
You loved me, I still love you

I can see morning light, wiping away my tears
Last night feels like a thousand years
Today I'll start my life anew
I only wish the best for you

#CJB

I wrote this poem in the summer 2024 just after hosting #vss365 and it feels really sentimental because this community showed me so much love and inspired me to create this. You are awesome! All of you! And I say this knowing I will probably get only 1 like and 1 comment 😂 but I create because it makes my soul happy! And I believe you do too!! ❤️

#Creating #SongWriters #Poets #WritingCommunity #SongWriters

More info about this #poem & #song on my #blog 🌈

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

😲😲😲😲😲

Breaking news!

#CJB has changed X username!

He is now @CJBtoday

(Why am I writing this in the third person 😆)

fyi #vss365 💞

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #extirpate @ https://t.co/ZMr374khu3

🗨️ Just a quick hi, how are you? You have killed (in a good way) the daily prompt today! I hope I can do it some justice...

Ready?

⚫️ THE DARKNESS:

My past relationship, a draining tide,
extirpating joy, nothing inside.

Love thinned, sharper than a knife,
confidence waned, revealing our life.

Self-doubt and loss, a constant refrain,
revealing darkness, dulling my flame.

Then came our son, a ray in the storm,
a shared focus, keeping us warm.

Years flew by, a whirlwind of days,
our nest grew quiet, an emotional phase.

Distance crept in, a silent divide,
a spark once shared, grief open wide.

Pain settled deep, a coldness that froze,
until finally, buried treasure arose.

The story built, my narrative of despair,
it didn't define me, my spirit was there.

Breaking free from negativity's hold,
I embraced the light, stories to unfold.

This inward journey, a chance to rebuild,
to mend the fractures, a path to be filled.

With self-love, acceptance, power and might,
I left the darkness, to live in the light.

#CJB

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

🚨 WARNING - THIS HUMAN REPLY ABOUT AI IS LONG!

Original comment link: https://t.co/xqZljseAYA

Thank you Raj 🥰 ...and an EXCELLENT question! I shouldn't expect anything less! I'm growing so fond of you on X, thank god you are here 🙏

I hope you don't mind, I am going to answer your question not directly to you, but for a wider audience because I am so passionate about #AI and I want anyone reading this to fully understand "some" of what a modern creator goes through to create using it....

My songs are made with an AI tool based on my #lyrics / #poems.

At first, as with anything where "AI" is mentioned alongside art and creating, it may give someone who doesn't understand it, the impression of:

"OH! In that case it is easy! You just enter some text and out comes the hard work"

...and that is where AI is "TOTALLY" (x1000 and more) still misunderstood - MASSIVELY!

AI is merely a tool for creators. Like a paintbrush became a tool for cavemen enhancing their creativity.

Yes - it is true and deserved that AI needs some credit, it needs a BIG THANK YOU (and its creators!).... but what AI cannot do is be the "Creator" and their unique mind. In the same way the paintbrush did not become the caveman.

So, yes, I add my lyrics and the AI tool comes out with the music. At my financial cost, most of the music produced is rubbish, or something doesn't seem right. Interestingly all this applies to #artworks too! And so I can spend hours or more trying to find the right song.

And once I have that song, I can then spend hours, days, weeks, or longer, fine tuning the AI results. I may use many other tools and techniques to completely change what AI produced.

I will bring this reply to a close now, because it is such a big trending subject I could write a bible on it!!

The critical point with any credible #creator / #artist that uses AI is that the end result is always only shown to an audience after the creator has put in a tremendous amount of effort and their own "personal" influence has colored it.

I hope that helps answer your question. In the music you mention, AI is the singer and the musician. I am kind of the conductor who fine tunes it to sound as I wish.

I bet you didn't expect this answer when you asked 😂

Basically, without a human creator creating, there would be no human end result for others to see.

🙏 Peace & love as always...

#CJB 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #introvert @ https://t.co/DxKQW1uF69

🗨️ Is my mind strange for needing to look up on X the daily vss365 prompt - even though I was the one who created and posted it!! 😂

Ready?

🙃 INTROVERTED SOUL:

I am an introverted soul!
Shouting this out to one and all!

HERE ME!
SEE ME!
SET ME FREE TO BE ME!!

I am an introverted soul...

That's it - rally around - let's dance together - make "THIS" something profound.

And whilst you dance, and the numbers grow, please excuse me, but I have to go.

I want to be with you all but somehow I can't,
I love you,
I know you,
From animal to plant...

I am an introverted soul!
Shouting this out to one and all!

#CJB

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #apprize @ https://t.co/gmCTPhwb4C

🗨️ I think we need a moment to connect...

Ready?

🟡 STILLNESS DESCENDS:

Stillness descends, a hush within the storm,
the mind's incessant chatter loses form.
In this quiet space, a deeper truth appears,
a knowing dawns, dispelling bygone years.

No longer bound by stories, self-created,
the veil lifts, burdens gently dissipated.
The heart, once tethered to the past's hold,
now simply observes, a story to unfold.

The present moment, a vast and open field,
where judgments fade, and burdens are revealed.
To apprize the past is not to relive its pain,
but to acknowledge, let go, and start again.

For clinging to the past is like grasping smoke,
an illusion held, a burden that we choke.
The power lies in Now, the only place to be,
where the past is seen, with gentle clarity.

Acceptance dawns, a soft and healing light,
as what has been is seen with equanimity's sight.
The soul, awakened, transcends all time and space,
finding solace in the present moment's grace.

#CJB

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #quintessence #quintisessence 😉 @ https://t.co/JYXYrJnyJt

🗨️ Creating is so powerful. It helps the human side connect with the spiritual side. It does wonderful things this sentence cannot explain. I hope you enjoy this one.

Ready?

❤️‍🩹 I LOVED YOU:

I sliced
I diced
I shopped
I flopped
I peered
I jeered
I thought
I bought
I tried
I cried
I (never) lied

And then...

I sunk
I drunk
I moaned
I groaned
I needed
I heeded
I shed
I bled
I flew
I drew

I
I
I

Quintessentially

I loved you.

#CJB 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #boffo 😉 @ https://t.co/Q0EISC54Tq

🗨️ You have done brilliantly again! 👏💛 "Boffo" is a really hard word to sink your "soul-teeth" into. I like yesterday's "Quintessence" type words - BUT - we as #creators need to be stretched 🧗 so I hope you will forgive me 🙏 ...And don't forget these prompts are trying to revive almost forgotten words so this writer's pain is all for a good cause 😉👍

Ready?

💪 I SURVIVED:

"BOFFO" they cried,
but I knew they lied.
Took the money,
and with it my pride.

Thirty years working,
giving them my soul.
I gave them good years,
they took them all!

But I survived,
I learnt and I grew.
I now teach things,
they never knew.

Don't judge life,
it is what it is.
As the film industry says,
"That's show biz"!

#CJB 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #connate 😉 @ https://t.co/MXarCofMNd

🗨️ Well done again for the brilliant creations you have produced for "Connate". Here's mine for today. Tip, wait until you get to the chorus of the song, it grows on you, I got goosebumps, hope you do too 🤞

Ready?

🫵 YOU:

You

All of you

You are connate to me

You set me free

You

All of you

You are my everything

You make my heart sing

You

You are in every breath

You'll be with me after death

You

It is always

You.

#CJB 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #enlivening #enliven😉 @ https://t.co/B9L2Qpwoc5

🗨️ Okay beautiful folks, it is time for a prayer 🙏 ...Don't worry it is "everyone" friendly! I hope your speakers cope with bass, turn the volume up and get ready to dance in your socks 🧦 (or if you are feeling really cheeky, someone else's socks 😮)

Ready?

💃🕺 ENLIVEN ME:

Enliven me god.
hear my prayer,
though I’m not religious,
I really do care.

Enliven my life,
fill it with love,
make it taste sweeter,
drop sugar from above.

Help me see light,
when darkness surrounds,
show me the way,
before my heart drowns.

What just happened,
I feel it,
something inside,
do it again,
I'm enjoying this ride.

Damn that feels good,
my smile says it all,
I just swapped my ego,
for the eyes of my soul.

https://t.co/B9L2Qpwoc5 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #atone 😉 @ https://t.co/9eIQaM74MA

🗨️ Thanks again for an amazing prompt (literally) response to the "Atone" word. In the end, for my turn at the word, I went in the deep direction. Diving into past emotions I somehow came up with these creations. Hope you like them...

Ready?

👁️ ATONE:

Blinking away the pain,
trying to reduce its stain.

Eyes wide open at 4 A.M,
never want to blink again.

I dream of her atoning,
I dream of her phoning.

Silence interrupts the thought,
I grab my phone, maybe I ought...

No.

5 A.M and the birds ring,
love emerges as they sing.

A new dawn, a new day...
will it take the pain away?

https://t.co/9eIQaM74MA 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #boon #boonliving🌞 @ https://t.co/7yj0Jnw2Y7

🗨️ I have gone for a really 😊 happy vibe today. I've LOVED vss365 hosting but things have been building up in the background and I'm really excited to get back to them. I'm lucky, I have so many life changing things in the pipeline for 2024. A major one is the editing and publishing of my new spiritual self-help book; and this poem nicely gets me back into the vibe it will generate for those who read it. Anyhow, sorry, this intro went on longer than planned! If I'm lucky, I might see you in the comments...

Ready?

🌞 BOON LIVING:

What is "Boon Living"?
I hear you ask.

It's about not lying to yourself,
ripping off your mask.

Showing the world how beautiful you are,
living life close up - not from afar.

Life's too short not to have fun,
"Boon Living" is like waking to the sun.

A glorious feeling that tickles your skin,
experiences that turn negatives into a win.

What are you waiting for?
Time to live,
"Boon Living" has so much to give.

https://t.co/7yj0Jnw2Y7 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #aloha👋 @ https://t.co/lfnPx3skE0

🗨️ Take these positive vibes and fly as free as a bird, I release you from my 15 day curse 🪄🕊️

It's over to you @starfish_72 💞

👋 ALOHA:

Always look within, because that's where:
Love -
Oneness -
Happiness -
AWAKEN!

https://t.co/lfnPx3skE0 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

#vss365 #aloha👋 @ https://t.co/UCwKkiMbwX

🗨️ Hi @starfish_72 you chose the "perfect" word for today! It has been so "rushed"... I'm now about to take my own poem advice and pass out in the nearby nature. I want to see if I can do a snow angel in the long grass!?? Hope today has gone well 💞

🚀 RUSHED LIFE!

I woke up "this morning" to see it's "this evening"!

Am I awake or still bloody dreaming?

A life that was meant to take ages to grow,
somehow has gone to a place - I don't know!?

In among this rushed life I ponder the question why...
Why things come and go so fast - time really does fly!

I ponder why humans waste so much time over money?
It makes time move quicker than bees making honey!

It's time to stop,
Take a break,
Sit...
...and relax...
Forget the bills and income tax.

Breathe in deep...
Smile at the sun...
Watch the world go by,
and have some damn fun!

https://t.co/UCwKkiMbwX 💛

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

This hit me hard...

For today's poem and song I must give a special thanks to @starfish_72 for the #overwhelming (literally) #vss365 prompt word, and to @karencaseysmith who separately inspired me with one of her heartfelt poems.

🫂 #Overwhelmed:

I took a deep breath,
my lungs filled with water.
I thought of my life,
my wife and my daughter.

The world around me,
it watched and waited.
How did it come to this,
it was not anticipated.

I clutched my heart,
struggled and climbed.
I could see some light,
some hope left to find.

A hand reached down,
pulled me up like a doll.
I felt nothing but light,
and love, filling my soul.

In an instant I knew,
to leave my ego behind.
Nothing else mattered,
except being kind.

The power of love,
changed a painful past.
It's an awakening feeling,
and I know it will last.

If you feel overwhelmed,
know it's just an illusion.
Use your soul powers,
to stop your confusion.

#CJB 💛

If something about this resonated with you, please go on a clicking spree! Like, follow, and share this with others. And if you don't, it's okay, I'll still love you (but maybe just a little bit less than before)!

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

🫵 Hey you! Yes you. The one who hasn't had a holiday in ages 🤒 and perhaps you still cannot afford one, or don't have the time to go... I know how you feel! 🫂 And that's why I created this video for you to have at least a couple of minutes holiday right now! First, I recommend you put on your flip flops, show at least your ankles to the world, grab your favorite drink, and sit back and chill. Ready?

PS: To extend your holiday ✈️🏝️ I have added a bonus song at the end - I hope you like heights??

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#Astonished:

The sun awakes,
And underneath,
The clouded sky,
No more mistakes.

A new dawn,
A new day,
A new life...
And I'm feeling,
Astonished.

So astonished!

Astonished with:
How I cope,
Nothing new,
No change,
For me or you.

And still I'm feeling:
Hope. Alive. Complete.
Look at us thrive!

Above the clouds,
Not below,
The soul smiles,
Continues to grow.

A new dawn,
A new day,
A new life...
And I'm feeling,
Astonished.

So astonished...

#CJB 💛

If something about this resonated with you, please first go to the toilet 🚽🧻 and then go on a joyous clicking spree!! ✨ Like, follow, and share this with others. And if you don't know anybody, just share it with random strangers...

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

If You Are Busy Move On...

😳 Okay, so you know how it goes... you focus on hosting vss365 for 15 days and decide to leave all of your projects on the metaphorical shelf. You then finish the hosting, and prioritize your workload - for me that meant editing and getting my newest book "The Power of Everything" published asap!!

🫣 But then something on a previous book of mine needed tweaking, and then the "CREATOR" monster in me that vss365 has helped pump up 💪 clicked into gear - before I knew it I had worked 48+ hours non-stop on upgrading my previous book, "The Way of Everything" (also known to wisdom hunters as the #TaoTeChing). It contains simplified wisdom that has lasted for over 2600 years, wisdom that still brings you super powers when you soak up its knowledge and apply it to your everyday life.... I dip in and out of its pages several times a day.

Anyhow.. here is the updated cover.

Hey, I realize not many people will care, but maybe you will?

😘 (Kiss emoji disclaimer: This kiss is meant totally appropriately and meant to underline that "I will love you whatever you decide to think about me").

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

Ready?

🗨️ I think I have burnt myself out loving what I am doing - but hey - what a way to leave this planet! 💀💕 I am blaming tiredness for the reason why I struggled with this one today. I instantly thought it would be so simple to motivate you by pulling together real life examples of what famous people have achieved late in their lives. I never realized how hard that would be to pull together into 1 poem! And this is what happened:

💪 #Motivated:

73 years is what most people get, life is YOUR STORY to create!
Don't waste a breath in fear, embrace a daring fate!

Stan Lee, at 39, proved dreams can still take flight,
he woke the world with heroes, their costumes shining bright!

The time is now, and your soul whispers what really can come true,
so make those dreams a reality, everything you need is waiting there for you!

Choose what you love, let your joys and passions ignite,
enthusiasm fuels your journey, it makes every path feel right!

Still unsure you can? Let doubt and fear take flight,
Diana Nyad, at 60, swam through dangers day and night.

Grandma Moses, at 81, with brushstrokes bold and true,
painted vibrant folk scenes, a world reborn anew.

Colonel Sanders, 65, built a chicken empire by hand,
J.K. Rowling's magic words created a Harry Potter land!

Break free from limitations, let your talents come alive,
motivate yourself and others, let your spirit thrive.

#CJB 💛

If something about this resonated with you, please go on a clicking spree! Like, follow, and share this with others. And if you don't, it's okay, I'll still love you (but maybe just a little bit less than before 👅)!

[CJB TODAY @cjbtoday]

=====VSS365 HANDOVER=====

👏👏👏👏👏

First and foremost, a HUGE 🏔️ THANK YOU to @SteadyQuill for handing over the sacred hosting of #vss365 🙏 and doing a brilliant job!! 🙌

I feel like there needs to be a handover oath! How about:

"I promise to uphold the sanctity of #vss365 and to enhance those who follow it to be the best they can be, and to create the best they can create, for ever and ever...."

Okay, no, maybe not.

=====HANDOVER INTRO=====

Quick intro. I am "CJB" (@cjacquesbennett) and I will be hosting #vss365 from 1-15 July 2024.

I fell in love with #vss365 the moment I saw it and so I am really proud to be in this position (and grateful to those who trusted me to do it).

Who am I? My X profile and https://t.co/wA7HNaWHHw blog says it all really - but in a nutshell I am someone trying to make the world a better place by doing what he loves: creating, awakening and inspiring....

What should you expect from 1st July, for the daily #prompt word...

...Daily at 12.00am (GMT) a new post will be published on my X profile. That will explain everything - I'll see you there!

Peace & Love 💛
#CJB