C. JoyBell C.'s Blog, page 18

This is Joanna Basior. Joanna lives in Taiwan.

This is what Joanna has to say about my book:

“The Conversation of Venusta is a must-read for every individual: from those needing to be uplifted to those whose positivity, joy and peace fill every crevice of their Soul. This naturally flowing, effortless dialogue draws the reader in completely with an incredible focus on the conversation. Even though initially the reader ‘listens in’ on the conversation, there is no feeling of intrusion. In fact, within the first few pages of the exchange the reader becomes the conversation; it’s an incredible sensation! The insights expressed in the book immediately resonate within the Soul; this goes for the known and understood ideas, as well as for new revelations; the Soul recognizes them and allows the mind to acknowledge, accept and rejoice.

Many women in today’s society are natural caregivers and caretakers of their Loved Ones, fully giving and sacrificing themselves, forgetting that they, too, ought to love and appreciate themselves. ‘The Conversation of Venusta’ powerfully reminds them of the importance of acknowledging their own greatness and remembering that their beautiful Light needs nurturing and recognition, resulting in a compelling empowerment. We are reminded of our infinite gift to ourselves and to others, allowing us to shine even brighter. This imperative dialogue consciously takes us back to the only religion there is: Beauty.

I truly hope that ‘The Conversation of Venusta’ will be translated into Chinese; both the traditional and the simplified versions. People raised in the Chinese society, with strong Confucian ideology, with an overwhelming focus on filial piety (inclusive of obedience) and inevitable fate, will undoubtedly benefit from the wisdom revealed in this book. It will provide an absolutely life changing epiphany, which will allow many to acknowledge their individuality, their greatness and move from fear to freedom; resulting in a possibility of meeting their destiny, instead of being resigned to fate.

I devoured the wisdom contained in this precious dialogue, wholly nourishing my mind and my Soul. C. JoyBell C. stitches her words onto the silk of our existence, leaving an eternal imprint on the reader. Her unique perspective challenges and pacifies at the same time. ‘The Conversation of Venusta’ left me with the feeling of overflowing joy, peace and Love."

Discover more about Joanna:

Joanna Basior is the President of Sphera International, which she co-founded with her brother and business partner in 2010. She is also Managing Partner of Tempus Development Solutions, Inc; a Dallas, TX-based company, which services building development clientele in the US. Joanna attended University of Michigan, Peking University and Georgetown University where she graduated with degrees in Chinese Language and Linguistics.

Growing up in communist Poland and having acquired an education in Poland, the United States and China, Joanna gained a unique combination of technical knowledge and practical understanding of politics, culture and languages from three very different continents. Combining her unique background, education, cultural and linguistic knowledge, business acumen and creativity, Joanna successfully develops and directs international projects by implementing cutting-edge initiatives.

In line with Joanna’s personal linguistic passions, she is an active language consultant and international conference and presentation advisor at National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan.

Joanna’s passions include reading, writing, public speaking, innovation, volunteering and international travel.

Connect with Joanna HERE

Work Website

Charities close to her heart:

Helping Hearts Helping Hands

The Sanctuary Taiwan


Joanna is smart. Be like Joanna. =)

This is Ruh Ullah Mohammad Barna. Ruh lives in Bangladesh.

This is what Ruh had to say about my work, while he was still reading it:

“Half way done. Even though it is supposed to feel like a conversation between your mind and soul, most of the time I’m feeling like you are talking to me. Being there for me no matter I’m up or down, like a guardian angel. And I can just BE. Already feeling a bit sad that it’s halfway over! I wish, you could consider continuing this as a series of books along the ‘Vade Mecum’ series.”

“Almost 3/4th done. The more I’m reading your words, the more I'm knowing myself better. In case I forget to say to you later, thank you for this book. Elegance of Mind... and the idea of true humility making me think the most... the way the idea of hovering made me feel in its prequel. Not every reader gets the chance to talk to the writer about the book while reading, I feel so, so, too lucky every single moment of this wonderful journey!”

This is what Ruh is saying now after completing his reading of The Conversation of Venusta:

“The Conversation of Venusta, might turn out to be the best ever gift till date to its readers from the Author C. JoyBell C. It is a sequel to her earlier creation ‘The Conversation of Merachefet’, a great thought- provoking one, itself. Surpassing the prequel is always a tough job to do, she did it with magical ease like the way a child smiles.

It’s one of those big size books one can get lost inside so easily, like an escape from anything you desire not to be in touch with for the time being. Just like its predecessor, it’s written in the style of one single conversation between mind and soul, this time spreading over 240 pages. At the beginning, someone might think it’s a lot of pages, but once he or she gets inside the soulful journey; it’s one hell of a tough job to take any break at all. And at the end it’s just the matter of moments to realize how much you crave for some more pages. And in this case for even better, instead of losing oneself one may find themselves in it. Or even more than that, one might even find who they always thought to be or wanted to be. The hope of being the very best they can be, with the secret pathway to reach their destined destination.

What it is about? To me it’s about beauty of living in love. Being whole of whomever you truly are, to defeat the evil of darkness with the light; deeply rooted into your soul. The thing that amazes me most is the way she feels and expresses extraordinarily with simplest of words in most relatable way. It doesn’t really matter if I am up or down, there’s always something for me that can help me get through mostly anything to make it my day. It could have easily been named, A Philosopher’s Guide to a Life Worth Living. It makes you wonder and gives you the answer you seek and need to be a better or even the best of you. It could also be called ‘The Mirror’, to peek inside your soul. Pages after pages of knowing thyself, even parts you never knew that exists or has a name. It felt like giving a face to someone I always knew but never met before.

You don’t just read a book. Sometimes if you are awake enough, you get to feel and live it too. This book cleared my vision, made me smile with self-belief that I do matter too. Such a beautiful vibe it flows with. It is a gem to keep and share with the ones you love and care about. Let the metamorphosis begin.”

Find out more about Ruh:

Ruh is a student of Masters in Accounting in Bangladesh. He considers himself to be a simple introvert. He loves his family, he loves appreciating nature, taking peaceful photos, and enjoying a good cup of tea! He also says that he loves to “annoy people as long as they enjoy it.” His greatest aspiration in life is to “keep on being a good friend” and to “spread happiness to all”. His greatest pride in life is that he is fun to be around, and also his ability to put himself in the shoes of others and feel whatever they might be feeling in any given moment.

Ruh has a passion for football and cricket, coupled with a passion for listening to the secrets and the needs of other people; he says that other people feel comfortable coming to him with their problems and that he is always happy to be there for others in their times of need.

Ruh’s middle name, “Ullah”, means “Soul of the Creator” while his last name, “Barna”, means “Color”. Now isn’t that a beautiful name?

You can connect with Ruh via his Instagram account: @RU_6888

Ruh is smart. Be like Ruh. =)

This is Uzma Khan. Uzma Khan lives in Pakistan.

This is what Uzma had to say about my book while she was reading it:

“My dear

I’m half way through the thought provoking journey of reading The Conversation of Venusta. Sometimes mesmerised sometimes riveted but totally enraptured, so much that I don't want to read it fast lest it ends. The most amazing thing so far is that I feel I am having these conversations myself. That I’m back to being the curious child that I was. And all along I’m imagining Venusta. Like sometimes I try and imagine God. Not to see really but to Feel.
Relishing every bit, little by little, more and more.

Love and light
Uzma”

And this is what Uzma is saying after reading the whole conversation:

“Ahh so it ended. But then did it end really? What is so marvelous about ‘The Conversation of Venusta’ is that it never begins or ends. It’s about everything, everywhere, all the time.

I felt as if I was transposed to right in the middle of the Universe. It weaved for me a hammock of gossamer-like feelings and I lay happily in it, swinging swiftly and gazing at the stars that it kept strewing all around me, sourced from that deep space of awareness and oneness with one’s higher self and the Divine.

Such a special book in that it never preaches yet it’s almost like a sacred scripture. I want to read it again and again, whenever I want to lay in my hammock again. And I won’t even have to hold the book to read it every time. The words, thoughts and feelings it ignited, triggered, crystalized and synthesized for me have become an imprint. I will wear this gossamer around me and I will pass it on to my daughter.

You are amazing C. JoyBell C. Such a wizardry of words that tantalize one’s deepest thoughts, to come dancing out. I feel at peace, like a patient does after getting a dose of medication. Like having the shore in sight when drifting, the promise of a beautiful land of understanding. It directly interacted with my soul and left me with a tingling calmness and peace.

I was enchanted when I read ‘The Conversation of Merachefet’. And then this was simply rapturous. It’s a book that you feel; not read, but feel. Like every time I have felt something I have had a conversation with myself in trying to understand my feeling. Reading these two books has given me immeasurable hope that I am neither alone nor mad. How wonderful it is to have someone like C. JoyBell C. put it out there as something so natural, simple and earnest.

Simply Marvelous. Waiting for the encore. God bless.”

Get to know Uzma better:

Uzma is the Chief Executive officer of INJAZ, Pakistan (Junior Achievement Worldwide member nation). With almost 3 decades of experience in the banking sector, she has successfully led and inspired highly motivated and successful teams in top global banks like Chase, ANZ and Standard Chartered; across Pakistan, South Arica and Singapore. Her passion has always been people and her recent position as a CEO of a social development NGO that aims to transform the lives of youth was a culmination of her desire to be at the helm of creating positive change for the under served segment of society. She is passionate and driven about getting things done, and ensuring that everyone does things right and does the right things. She “always strives for perfection” whilst recognizing that we don’t always get there and that we are on a continuous journey of improvement.

As a surprise for Uzma (she doesn't know I'm going to throw this in), I'd like to say "hi" to her beloved daughter, Nataliya! You've got a beautiful mum, Nataliya! :)

You can connect with Uzma HERE


Uzma is smart. Be like Uzma. =)

This is Nicolae Tanase. Nicolae lives in Iceland.

This is what Nicolae has to say after reading The Conversation of Venusta:

"Wonderful book about the innocence and beauty of the soul. An accurate description about the purity of a flower, unblemished, left in its pristine form. No matter what happens around, silence, noise, envy or some loving eyes, the flower will still bloom and shine its originality.

A book about the destiny of souls. What is destined, what is chosen by the soul will happen sooner or later. It will happen when the time is ripe. A destiny we’ve chosen sometimes before space and time. A book about the freedom to choose love or to postpone it. There is no other way. For it is meant to happen. It is carved in marble.

Accurate depictions about the distinction between the mundane and spiritual. Between mind and the soul. Between what the body wants and what the heart longs for, and is destined for.

An elegant book that brings forth the elegance of mind and the humbleness of heart. Words that will awaken the elegant manners in the reader.

I wish I could say more but the book is like a little perfect jewel, complete in itself. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read such a wonderful book. It’s been an honor."

More on Nicolae:

Aside from the fact that Nicolae is from Iceland and I don't know anybody else from Iceland, he is also the Founder of Excellence Reporter and a Writer at Love Is Like The Fragrance In A Flower.

Nicolae invited me to an interview over at Excellence Reporter, and it is after that interview that I in turn invited him to join my beta reader team for my book. He finished reading my book in just two days, which makes him the fastest reader on my team! I asked him to write a bio for himself, but he insisted he only wants to share his two links below (one for his magazine and one for his blog).

You may visit Nicolae's magazine HERE

And you may visit Nicolae's blog HERE

Nicolae is smart. Be like Nicolae. =)

This is Israel Johnson. Israel lives in Virginia.

This is what Israel has to say about The Conversation of Venusta:

"There are few books that I have read that really take you on a journey and challenge you to look at life in a different way. The Conversation of Venusta is one of those books. A thought-provoking read, The Conversation of Venusta touches on many aspects of life, including but not limited to friendship, love, justice, forgiveness, and redemption.

I was left in silence after completing the book, spending some time reflecting on its many lessons. The book includes a reference to painting, which reminded me of the concept of leadership, not only having the ability to lead others, but also turning others into leaders. This is a great work that reminds the reader that everyone has the capability to make a difference in the world. However, in many cases, a great effort is needed to achieve that difference. Our level of effort reveals how much value we place in the change we wish to see in the world.

The book brings the reader to a realization that virtues like compassion and humility are traits that we can easily lose sight of or forget over the course of our lives. And yet, we are able to claim these traits back, and influence others to do the same. I encourage others to read The Conversation of Venusta. It is worth taking the journey."

Here's more information about Israel:

Israel Johnson is a Software Engineer who works in the Defense Industry. He is a college graduate from the University of Virginia, having worked in Research and Development as well as in the Healthcare Industry. He also enjoys doing freelance work as an Artist, having completed work as a Concept Artist for many volunteer projects in local communities.

Israel has worked with Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter in Fredericksburg, VA, where he volunteered to prepare meals for the homeless. He has also participated in Poverty Alleviation as a CAVS CARE volunteer with the University of Virginia Alumni Club of the Triangle. Furthermore, Israel currently supports Boy Scouts of America, Model United Nations Development Organisation, People to People Ambassador Programs, and American Cancer Society.

You can connect with Israel HERE.

Israel is smart. Be like Israel. =)

This is David Gaspar Romero. David lives in California.

This is what David had to say about my book while he was still reading it:

“To be honest I feel like you are an angel and I am blessed to read these words. They resonate with me on so many levels. I've never been so teary eyed reading a book — but I get your words. I feel as if divinely I was meant to read your words to remind me of my purpose. Your book is going to positively affect so many lives. Very grateful you have chosen me as one of the select individuals to preview your book.”

“You are an angel. Know that.

Everything in your book resonates with me on a level of remembering... your words remind me of my purpose. Like a guide post.

Your words remind me of my standards, of my calling, of energetically being a man, of my universal belief system, and my purpose on this planet. I stand by these statements too.”

And this is what David is saying about my book now after he has finished reading it:

“This is quite possibly the most heartfelt, real, touching book I have ever read. Author C. JoyBell C.’s ability to take the universal and esoteric and put it into written words is beyond astonishing. I have never read a book that touched me so deeply on so many levels. Line by line as I read the book, I felt myself opening up. It’s comforting to know that there are other beings that see, feel, witness, and observe the world in a similar fashion as I do. The book itself made me feel not alone.

I believe that there are souls and spirits of all depths, dimensions, both timeless and new that embody this planet. I believe this planet is a learning a ground, a training ground, a growing ground. We are connected to all of them if we allow ourselves to connect. C. JoyBell C. is an Angel and a messenger. I am not Jewish, but I was having a conversation with a Jewish friend and we were talking about Angels. Angel in Hebrew is Malak. Malak means messenger… a messenger from God. C. JoyBell C. is indeed that — a messenger from a higher power. What she has to share is her truth — I love to hear the truth of others.

As I moved through the book, I felt as if this book was a love letter or a love story. Perhaps a different take on the book, but it was one woman’s realization and connection to her higher-self. To be able to express herself so eloquently and beautifully could be nothing more than a demonstration of self-love. To have such a deep conversation with oneself is an example of self-love. To share this love, this knowledge, this truth with others, is an example of self-love.
One of my favorite parts of the book was the conversation about a partnership between man and woman. I have always felt this way. I loved the conversation about humility and being humble. There is a story in the Bhagavad Gita about Shiva, Sita, and Dasha that is all about humility, recognizing the ego, and ego ultimately recognizing the higher self. Check out the backstory of Virabhadrasana.

I would recommend this book to anyone willing to take a journey down the path of self-enlightenment, humility, honesty, openness, and willingness. The world is ready for a book like this, with this type of depth. In my field of teaching yoga, most if not all of my students that come to my class are open to this type of knowledge. I hope to gift this book to many people. I hope to see this book on shelves all over the world. I hope to see author C.JoyBell C. continue to share her art of connecting the dots between the physical and spiritual.
I loved this book - I plan to read it over and over as a reminder of my path. C. Joybell C., thank you for sharing your knowledge, love, art, expressions, thoughts, and depth of your being with the world. DON’T STOP whether it’s in this dimension or other dimensions.”

Here's some information about David:

David Romero is the CEO and President of The Yogi DR™ The Yogi DR™ is a multi-faceted company focusing not only on yoga, but creating a portal for patients, clients, and practitioners to reach sought after industry leading medical professionals. The Yogi DR™ believes in establishing and maintaining a wholly balanced life – rooted in strength, balance, and awareness.

David graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 2002 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. He was a Program Manager and Acquisition Officer on several Space Launch and Satellite Programs for the US Air Force from 2003 until 2008. In 2008, David resigned his commission as a Captain to pursue a career in medicine and medical device sales. David began working for St. Jude Medical, Inc., a Fortune 500 medical device company, assisting physicians with the implantation of neuromodulation devices.

After working and building a career in medical devices and surgical sales, David felt an even stronger calling to pursue his passion – to develop a company focused on the health and wellness of patients and clients through the practice of yoga. Over the last six years, David has worked with Los Angeles’ most talented Pain Management Physicians, Physiatrists, Neurosurgeons, and Orthopedic Surgeons. David understands that patients and clients need a balanced regimen of physical exercise, stretching, breathing, nutritional intake, and meditation to create a higher level of awareness and well-being. David is dedicated to sharing and living not only his truth, but helping others heal, grow strong, and realize their beneficial presence on this planet.

You can check out David more at The Yogi Doctor
You can also connect with him on Instagram: @theyogidr

David is smart. Be like David. =)

This is Athanasia Steffen. Athans lives in Australia.

This is what Athans first said about my book when she started reading it:

“Sometimes, in life, a reader will come across a book that whispers to their soul ‘you once knew me.’ This is what I feel reading The Conversation of Venusta in the quiet of the night.150 pages in and I know when I get to the end I will be changed. I can feel it. I will be her again.”

And this is what Athans is saying after reading the whole book:

“I was right to read this book in the quiet of the night. It deserves the quietness only the dead of night can bring for it is in this stillness I was able to hear the words whispering to me ‘you once knew me.’ You see, we all travel through life, some of us breeze through it seemingly untouched by the trials and tribulations of living while others struggle to make sense of themselves and their place in the world. Young, bright eyed and bushy tailed, looking through rose tinted glasses. That’s how we start. But life is not like that. Living is not like that. And the people around us are not constructs of those innocent ideas and beliefs. It is then when we realize this, we begin to lose ourselves. And for some, that loss embeds itself so deeply for so long, it becomes the way of life. ‘Is it or isn’t it, am I or aren’t I, will I or won’t I, do I believe or don’t I believe, do I do as they say or do I do as I say, don’t think like that, think like this, be this, don’t be that, I know something— no— I know nothing! Feel this, don’t’ feel that, judge others before they judge you. It is a never-ending cacophony of warring words in our heads.

Then one chances on an author, an author whose words differ at such a basic intrinsic level from other authors and their observations on the complexities of the soul, that it awakens something so dormant, so far down, so deep in the subconscious, it is a wonder if it was all some distant dream! The Conversation of Venusta is an important piece of work in that it tempers that chaos; it brings clearness so precise, it is translucent. And right there— all that angst, the years of mélange— fade away. Just like that. Because the younger us, who embarked on this journey called life, started the journey with the words of Venusta. Only we did not know them as such. We knew them as our own words. Along the way, they simply fell by the wayside, forgotten! This book has resurrected them. This is how I felt reading Venusta. I remembered.

I especially urge young people to read The Conversation of Venusta. Read it again and again. The Conversation of Venusta will be the words to reinforce your words when forgotten, when life beats them out of you. Venusta will nourish your soul and will never leave your side. She is all knowing. She is Love.”

Get to know Athans better:

Athans is an Administrative Facilitator in the areas of accounting and finance, having worked in sectors ranging from the giants of the oil industries, BHP, Shell, Woodside, BP, and has also spent some of her career in Recruitment and Human Resources sector.
Athans also advises and educates consumers on the long-term use of products which incorporate toxic ingredients and their long- term impact on our bodies. She educates the importance on using cruelty-free products, the reasons as to why animal testing is obsolete and products that are safe for our fragile ecosystems. Her actions are based upon her view that education and awareness bring change.

Athanasia’s greatest love is animals. She was invited to sit on the Board as Treasurer of a Non Profit Organization dealing with Animal Welfare in Asia. Her role was to ensure all financial reporting was accurate while instilling good governance to both mitigate risk and provide transparency for stakeholders and other animal organizations working in tandem with their work.

Having left that position, her work continues as a volunteer assisting smaller Animal Welfare groups to bring awareness to the plight of our diminishing wildlife, due to factors such as habitat loss from over population, trophy hunting, poaching for body parts to be used in pseudo medicine, decimation of ecosystems, and other environmental factors. In her own words: ‘Exploiting vulnerable non humans seems to be the way of life in this world. Animals continue to be commodities and playthings for humans that believe there should be no equality for them. Animals are not things and those that exploit and destroy them should be taught to regard them as sentient beings with fundamental rights and not to be treated as the property or resources of the human race.’ She is currently working on projects to expose the ongoing abuse in pseudo sanctuaries.

You can connect with Athanasia here.

Athanasia is smart. Be like Athanasia. =)

I have brought together a beautiful team of people from all over the world, to preview my upcoming book, The Conversation of Venusta. This photo album is all about them and all about what they have to say about my book.

I am very happy to have them as my team and I'm also very happy to receive all of their feedback which has really shaken me to my core! Honestly, their feedback on my work is electricity through my veins! Perhaps this is my reward for writing my book— I get to see how much my words have worked in the souls of people!

I will be adding their photos, feedbacks and bios one-by-one as they gradually finish reading my book.

Do enjoy!

The Conversation of Venusta is sequel to The Conversation of Merachefet and is coming very soon! 

       I was very recently invited by Nicolae Tanase of Excellence Reporter, to come and answer the question he has asked many movers & shakers, scientists, doctors, and other influential figures of this day and age: What is the meaning of life?       I must say, it was a positive experience and one that I really enjoyed. I am honored to be up there alongside all of those amazing people. I want to share my interview with all of you, and I'd be happy if you share it with others! Enjoy reading it, contemplate upon it, and then pass it on. And have a wonderful day!

       A few days ago, I was invited by Katie Marshall, of Soul Anatomy Magazine, to an interview with her. I'd like to share that interview with all of you, today. Furthermore, Soul Anatomy is founded by Brianna Wiest, a contributing writer to Huffington Post, Teen Vogue, Thought Catalog, Glamour, Bustle, etc. Both Katie and Brianna have been so kind to me and my interview with the magazine has been a very positive experience.
       I did not read the questions beforehand, because I wanted to answer them with an element of surprise on my part, that way, my answers would be more genuine. Some of the questions (most of them) require digging down deep into the soul, so it was a very revealing experience and the results are really much better than what I could have imagined!
       I am officially changing my tagline now, to state, "Has been called Batman", in reference to Katie documenting me as such, in her introduction to the interview (thank you, Katie, you really did create a milestone in my career and life just there) Batman for the win!!!!
       It's seldom that you will find women like Katie and Brianna, who are eager and willing to uphold another woman like myself. There is just too much competition amongst women in general, and especially in the literary industry, so an experience like this is one that I really commend these two wonderful women for sharing with me. Thanks again! And to all my wonderfuls, I hope you enjoy reading my very first proper magazine interview! Remember that it's come on the week when all the 5 planets are aligned in our skies! Cheers!

Hello, wonderfuls!

       I have been coming across some excellent videos lately, all of which I feel the world really needs to see! How to show the world? Well at least I can try to do that by posting said videos here on my blog and sharing them via my social networks.

       The first video I want to share today— first of all, let me just say that it is superb and beyond excellent— moreover, it has a message that really does go down a lot deeper and vaster than what immediately meets the eye. When you watch it, you'll see what I'm talking about. I can say that this video resonated with me and echoed in the chambers of my mind.



       Did you watch it? Did you love it? I hope you did, because the message is something I truly believe everyone living in this generation needs to internalise and chew on. I think that it goes very well with this next video that I am about to show you, which I think is an excellent discussion about a reality that ails everyone in our modern era. It is so very important to discuss these two mindsets in light of our social-media-obsessed culture, because when we become aware of these two mindsets explained in the video below, we will be able to choose a thinking pattern to apply to our lives that will enable us to be happier.



       Thank you for watching and I hope that you have found the videos here to be as helpful and as informative as I feel they really are!