by Gabby Bugwadia

Created on: March 27, 2010   Last Updated: September 10, 2010

 Helium has indeed been a haven to me right from the time I first joined this diverse community of writers from every corner of the globe.

Initially, I was a bit apprehensive; however, soon my skepticism gave way to exhilaration- - -as I derived genuine comradeship and encouragement from aspiring writers like myself. I got the unique opportunity to interact with some fantastic writers who shared my goals; a few who inspired me with their beliefs and wisdom and some newbies, who needed my support and guidance.

 I find Helium’s high standards challenging and the Helium community, vibrant. Helium writers are eager to share their expertise and go out of their way to render any help they can. The Helium staff exemplifies courtesy, dedication and efficiency; they are genuinely keen to extend timely help at all times-for which we members are extremely grateful. 

Helium continues to spur me on and offer rewarding avenues to keep me mentally active and agile. Today, along this fantastic journey, I have learnt many things out of which these few stand out:

* I've learned-that just one person saying to me, “You've made my day, makes my day so much brighter!

* I've learned-that being kind is more important than being right.

* I've learned-hat all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to love.

* I've learned-that avoiding pitfalls and rising above the call of duty, is the better way.

Currently, I continue to reap the rich benefits Helium has continues to offer. I value the deep friendships I enjoy each day. Helium is just the place where one can find warmth and solace, where one can refresh and renew, where one can rate and empathize, where one can share and write their expertise in prose, feelings in poetry, opinions in debates and much, much  more- covering a vast array of topics.The Helium family gives one the feeling that they are there for you 100% and they 'care' about you being right there.

Helium has given me a sense of purpose ; to me it is almost akin to addiction. I would gladly recommend it to all enthusiastic writers. I continue to be drawn to Helium;I read articles of interest which help me to gain a wide spectrum of knowledge, I rate articles and learn to differentiate between a good piece and a not-so-good piece of writing and I enjoy contributing articles on Helium and feel elated when some of them rate#1!

What sets Helium apart is its rich diversity, its innovative spirit and its transparency. Helium has been a daily affair for me. I turn to it, at times in bits and pieces, at times, long hours at a stretch. Helium, somehow in its own unique way, has given me a sense of belonging and I feel blessed that I discovered this great place; this exciting alliance has turned out to be one of the most exciting chapters in my life.

I profess to be under the Helium spell and would not want to miss this fantastically fulfilling opportunity any day! Thank you fellow Heliumites and all staffers for the great job you guys are doing each day. God Bless!

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