Facts of Life

Ellen J. Barrier

I am so impressed with the wisdom behind these writings, shared by Tee Turner. I want to give many others the opportunity to view them. Also, this young man is very talented in writing. I hope you will enjoy these writings as much as I have.

Tee Turner

I'm at a very pivotal point in my life where I'm starting to be ok with some people not being in it or so important to me as they used to be. I believe when you start to mature and grow to a higher place in God some people aren't meant to go to the next level with you. Maybe its cause they are hanging on trying to help me fall or speculating when am I going to fall lol. See at every new level there is a new devil with new tactics and new tricks. And I don't need any distractions. So I'm sorry to inform you but "News Flash" my steps are ordered and I'm taking each step carefully. So if it seems as if I have began to distance myself from you, believe its not you (well maybe it is); but really I'm just going down my to do list....

#SearchingForGreater GN FB

When you begin to say that your situation is hopeless, you are slamming the door of opportunity in the face of God. When you begin to give up on yourself you begin to give life to your problem. At this moment your situation has become victorious over you. Don't let your situation overtake you this is not the purpose of your problem. The purpose of your problem is to build your spiritual character. So understand God is doing more for you than that problem can do to you......

.# YourGreaterThanYourIssues

Never allow someone to become your Priority when to them your only an Option! This to me is a form of Manipulation. If someone Truly Loves you the option to manipulate you doesn't even exist in their heart. See True Love shows itself when Manipulation leaves the room. So instead of making them your Priority you have the Option to Prioritize your own Destiny. Just a little background scripture for The Bible readers Matthew 6:33....

.#WhenYouKnowBetterYou'llDoBetter



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Be Proud of Who You Are

Ellen J. Barrier

Too often, most people, work hard at being who they feel, someone else wants them to be. To be proud of who you are, is to like who you are. Don't change who you are, for someone else. It is impossible to please people. Either they will like you, or they will hate you. Most people spend their time criticizing others any way, rather than examining their own faults. So, I agree with this writing, shared by Cecilia Smith. "I am proud of who I am. And, therefore, I am proud of being me. If you are proud of being you, let others know."

Cecilia Smith

I might not be someone's first choice, but I am a great choice. I may not be rich but I am valuable. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not, because I'm good at being me. I might not be proud of some of the things I've done in the past, but I am proud of who I am today. I may not be perfect but I don't need to be. I am me. Take me as I am, or watch me as I walk away!!! Post this on your page if you are proud of being you..

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Music & Sound

by Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Musician/Recording Artist/Songwriter                                                                                                                                                                  
We are surrounded by the sound of music. When we are out side in our yards, we hear the sound of birds chirping musical notes, squirrels on an electrical wire, running back and forth, making their merry sounds. We hear the sound of music being listened to, by drivers, in our communities and neighborhoods.

Music brings to listeners something that is wonderful and special. It has a way of relaxing or bringing excitement. There are many different kinds of styles of music. We each can choose our own preference: Contemporary, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Pop, Inspiration, Spiritual, Soft,  Latin, and others.

I love the sound of musical instruments such as; guitar, drums, clarinet, flute, organ, piano, saxophone, and some others. The keyboard is a ‘must have’ musical instrument, because of the special sound effects it has.

Music and sound have been in the world, from the beginning of its existence.  Beginning with hands clapping, and feet stumping, using what ever item or method, to make sound with rhythm- automatically brings a response of excitement, giving the desire to move with the rhythm of the beat.
We dance, use music in our exercise routines, and to workout.

On rainy days or nights, relaxing and reading a good book, while listening to favorite music and songs, are unforgettable.

“Music is like medicine.  It can bring relief to the aches and stressful situations that life brings. We live in a world of music. There is sound and rhythm everywhere we go!”

__ Ellen J. Barrier

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Poems

Ellen J. Barrier

Published Author
Creative Writer
Medical Professional
Spirituality Counselor




The picture below was taken by my daughter Miranda, at the Horseshoe Lake in Wichita, Kansas. The signs of Spring is here; Temperature is very warm, and lots of visitors are at the lake in the early evening.
It is a beautiful sunny day. I decided this picture would work well for this poem.



The Late Singer

Here it is spring again

and I still a young man!

I am late at my singing.

The sparrow with the black rain on his breast

has been at his cadenzas for two weeks past:

What is it that is dragging at my heart?

The grass by the back door

is stiff with sap.

The old maples are opening

their branches of brown and yellow moth-flowers.

A moon hangs in the blue

in the early afternoons over the marshes

I am late at my singing.

____William Carlos Williams

Ducks at Play by Lake 

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Performing Artist: Ellen J. Barrier

Ellen listens to music is all genres. 
She is currently working on a new album.
The release date will be in 2014 or shortly thereafter. Ellen registered 9 titles for copyrights in 2013 and has written several songs for her album.

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Poem: by William Ernest Henley

Artists and Poets, speak through their poems and songs. Their emotions can be felt in many instances. 

In this poem, William Ernest Henley, had some health problems.
He was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of the bone, at the age of 12, which later spread to one of his feet. Despite his illness, he completed the Oxford local exam as a senior. And was able to live a successful life.

He had been told by physicians, he needed to have both feet amputated. He received a medical procedure that enabled him to avoid amputation of his feet. In his poem he expresses determination to face challenges unafraid.
* Invictus is Latin for unconquered

             Invictus

Out of the night that covers me,

Black as the Pit from pole to pole,

I thank whatever Gods may be

For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of Circumstance

I have not winced nor cried aloud.

Under the bludgeonings of Chance

My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears

Looms but the Horror of the shade,

And yet the menace of the years

Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gait,

How charged with punishment the scroll,

I am the master of my fate:

I am the captain of my soul.

___ William Ernest Henley

English poet William Ernest Henley (1849–1903).

__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/ Performing Artist/ Songwriter/Other

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Send Me an Angel

Ellen J. Barrier

Send Me An Angel
by L. Dianne Malone

Merciful Father, hear my plea
Send an Angel here for me
One to take charge everyday
to guide me as I walk your way

Send me an Angel from on high
from far beyond the clear blue sky
For sometimes Father - you know the day
The color changes; sometimes its gray

In his hands he'll bear me up
while I drink from your cup
If my foot dashes against stone
He'll remind me I'm your own

My Angel's truth will be my shield
as he leads me to waters still
When I seek a hiding place
He'll spread his wings - my fortress is made

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