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Shaheen Darr has been writing for Helium for nearly two years and is the sub steward for the Office and Small & Home business channel.

She was born in Kenya where she obtained her BA Hons degree in Economics. She has extensive retail experience acquired

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Motherhood: 1 of 64
'I am never going to have any children mum!' that is how I used to dismiss motherhood when I was a young woman. The thought of having children, going through the pain of childbirth and the responsibility that came after that pain was something I was never going to allow myself to undergo, unlike my mother who had undergone it... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How to be vulnerable: 1 of 64
In order to survive the harshness of life, we sometimes build barriers around us. To be vulnerable you have to allow yourself to break down these barriers and allow others to come closer to you. By sharing your feelings with others who have gone through similar experiences, you allow yourself to cry and show your vulnerabilit... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Soul Mates: 4 of 246
Soul MatesWhy is your pain mine to feel as mine is yoursWhy do our hearts beat together as oneWere you fashioned the same time as IDid the Grand Artist touch your heart as he made mine?Together in childhood we playedand now as adults our love still enduresThis bond is strong as strong can beStanding well to the trials of time... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Websites every pet owner should know about: 1 of 59
The following websites will help to make your life as a pet owner easier by quick online access to a range of goods and services available to cater for all your pets needs. The advice and information they provide enables pet owners to act responsibly towards their pets so that they get the best care and attention that they de... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sea & land: 1 of 47
Sea & Land - The tide The ocean waves call to me from a distanceA wild animal as if caged, its will not allowed to beThe tide is out, the sea bed free for me to walk onA carpet of sand spread out under my bare feetPicking little shells, watching the crabs scurry past meI walk miles on it, the sun beating down upon meSlowl... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Being a dedicated employee on the job: 1 of 44
Dedication starts with believing in what you are doing and putting your heart and soul into making it work. This is a quality that not every person is born with. Some people stay dedicated no matter how small the task as it is in their nature to do so. These qualities are easily recognizable and they stand out as dedicated em... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why it pays to have good morals: 1 of 37
Good morals translate into good behaviour towards others around you and as is the law of the Universe, what you reap is what you sow. At some point this good behaviour will be rewarded even if you have no expectations of it. People do not usually forget what others have done for them and they feel duty bound to return a favou... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to reinvent your look: 2 of 73
Changes in personal circumstances can awaken the desire to re invent your look as you take stock of old habits and change them for new ones. Alternatively, it could be the freshness of spring with the promise of summer around the corner, which provides the inspiration for a different look. New Hairstlye Nothing sets off a n... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Happiness: 1 of 33
Happiness is a gift that we can all enjoy if we choose to; it enters your life when you let your thinking patterns take a more positive angle. Rather than coming to negative conclusions hastily, the key is taking time to think about a situation in its entirety. A new angle will reveal itself which will make you understand why... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Insomnia: 5 of 164
Sleep seems to take a holiday that dayLeaves in its wake an insomniacTossing and turning begging for it to returnPlease come back so these tired eyes can sleepLet me rest in your bosom againThe night is made for sleep, for respiteIts darkness hides all that is familiarInto objects sinister and unfamiliarEvery creak, every noi... More..