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Overcoming Life
by Lew Duffey → (All Poetry by Lew Duffey)
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We fear too much and trust too little. Is it any wonder antidepressants are needed so much? Believe in God and believe in yourself for you are his creation. The unknown will no longer bother you for you know who it is who guides you.

The baby struggles to emerge from his mother�s womb and seek his first view of the light. The young child fights to overcome the fear of the darkness of the night. As he grows older he has not overcome that fear but is also fearsome of going to school. It is here where he learns that things are demanded of him and he must learn to follow each and every rule. One day he becomes aware of his own mortality and thus experiences a new fear. He now knows that his Earthly life will end; a life that he holds dear. One day he will find a love and they shall become one and will consummate. A new fear is now there for them both to know; a responsibility upon which they must relate. Sometimes it seems that all of life is destructive, unkind and punishing to one and all. Unless we learn to live by faith there is a great depression into which we fall. Accentuate the positive and let not the fears rule your mind. Look for good and focus upon that good and true joy you will surely find. It is true that earthly life is temporary and will one be a thing of the past. When our loved ones lay us to rest only the good deeds we have sewn will last.

Reviewed by Louisa Dobbins

Reviewed on September 30, 2007

As Usual, A blessing from a friend. "Accentuate the positive"

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten

Reviewed on September 29, 2007

"It is true that earthly life is temporary and will one be a thing of the past.
When our loved ones lay us to rest only the good deeds we have sewn will last."
I hope so!
I love the emotion that stirs here...you touch on all the emotional times of an average life. . .all of life is a struggle and through it we learn, and then through our learning, and out the other side... we rejoice!
I hope I can go on learning for a very long time, so as to be sure my good deeds are enough to be remembered...
The Lord only takes the graduates and I want to be at the top of my class, but the mortal in me, can wait alittle longer!
:)
Great penning~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Kathy Armijo

Fear (trust) in God is the only "fear" we should have. Trusting in Him will help us deal with life's challenges.

Kathy

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling

An inspiring and wise write my friend! I often think about how our ancestors made it through the trials of life...they leaned on the Lord and relied upon their faith and their own strength. I think that many have grown accustomed to a comfortable and convenient life that when a struggle does come along they don't know how to handle it...and many have not been taught about God's mercy, and that they can become overcomers. A very thought provoking write my friend! Enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

With each new lesson is a bit of an unknown that can come with excitement as well as aprehension. It is important to remember that we are on the path that was set for us by our creator and that he will guide us safely until we reach our final home. A most inspiring write, Lew, thanks for a moment of enlightenment in my busy day.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Good advice in this one, Lew; and that picture is stunning! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D