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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 > Poetry Poetry: Insomnia: 7 of 166
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..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Steps to overcome doubt: 1 of 23
"Doubt is the vestibule through which all must pass before they can enter into the temple of wisdom." Charles Caleb Colton Doubt creeps into our minds as we grow old enough to realise that there are people around us who seem to be better looking, more intelligent or financially better off than us. This allows all sorts of neg... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Why the best Father's Day gifts aren't the most expensive: 2 of 44
It is been wisely said that you cannot put a price on love and this applies aptly to the gift a child gives to his father. The gift can be bought or it can be made at home but the feelings that went into the giving of the gift have no comparison to the size or price of it. For most parents their child's happiness and success ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to evaluate your life and move forward in a positive direction: 4 of 86
Do you go through the day and get the feeling that you are lost and not going anywhere in life? Would you rather just stay in bed than face another day? Well it is time you evaluated your life, changed the areas that are weighing you down and move forward in a positive direction. Is it your weight that is an issue or the fact... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Growing old: 9 of 190
She opens the dusty old boxPulls out the white silk and satin dressThe smell of dust mixed with the perfume of timeFills the room, intoxicates her sensesHolding it to her face, she drinks it all inThis was her youth, her beauty, her passionThe hand of time has ticked many times nowSome memories too hazy to remember nowHer tir... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Foods that naturally reduce blood pressure: 1 of 21
It is best to consult your doctor before making any changes to your prescribed blood pressure medication but Introducing the following foods to your diet can help to reduce your blood pressure naturally. Improving your diet benefits the entire body and there is the added bonus of keeping side effects of prescriptive drugs at ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The bride: 1 of 21
she sits in silencehead bowed as is the customshe looks at her hands and feetadorned with henna red and vibrantshe is the indian bridedressed in red and adorned with goldshe shimmers and shineswith every move she makesthe women around sing in loud voicesthey nudge and joke with one anotherthe songs are full of bantertoday no ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to manage post-holiday debt: 2 of 41
If you are feeling the post holiday pinch, remember you are not the only one! There are many of us who overspend during a holiday no matter how much you try to budget. Despite the large discounts advertised in shops these days, there are items you can end up overspending on. But rather than despairing about it there are pract... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Redecorating: 3 of 61
The warm sun touches the cold winter ground Spring appears, spreading happiness all around Sleeping animals awaken, buds start to appear Fresh and crisp, blows the youthful spring air Out comes the paint, time to touch those walls Dull, with scuff marks, they need their bit of overhaul Doesn't the bathroom also need some assi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inevitable: 5 of 97
Life is made for livingEvery moment a role is being fulfilledSometimes it's a parent, sometimes it's a childMaybe a ruler maybe a wifeLots of roles lots of timesLiving, breathing human livesNo one knows when it will endtoday, maybe tomorrow?A mystery no one can solveA gamble no one can winMeanwhile the sinister silent watcher... More..