Paula Maher
My name is Paula Maher.
I am a graduate of Morris Journalism Academy and I live in Perth, Western Australia with my little girl, husband, a dog, two cats and a bird and I love to write.
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I am a graduate of Morris Journalism Academy and I live in Perth, Western Australia with my little girl, husband, a dog, two cats and a bird and I love to write.
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The Error of Your WaysThere are many paths to personal freedom and during our journey we will encounter many opportunities. Some will resonate and some will not make sense to us until the right time approaches.
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Witnessing MiraclesAccording to the Online Encyclopaedia Britannica a miracle is "an extraordinary and astonishing happening that is attributed to the presence and action of an ultimate or divine power".
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Barack Obama Elected 44th President and a New Puppy for Sasha and MaliaHistory was made on 4th November 2008. The first African American President of the United States has been voted in by the Public. -
Reasons to Keep Your Distance from a "Momma's Boy"Allow me to tell you a story about the handsome young man and the desperate girl. It is a true story and I can convey to you every detail precisely as it occurred because this dismal tale is my adventure. -
Ghosts and Reincarnation: Making Sense of the Life/death CycleRegardless of your convictions a lot of us are comfortable with the idea that we are all inherent spirits and we are much more than our physical bodies. There are endless reports of ghost sightings and many theories in regards to this. -
Do You Always Say "Yes" when You Really Want to Say "No"?We all want to be liked, that is only natural and it is also relatively normal to want others to be happy in our company, but how do we know when the desire for esteem is excessive?
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My Time with JudySome of us spend our lives looking for a mentor, someone who can teach us the most valuable lessons for our lives and then something happens and we realize that the teacher had been there all along.
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The Dalai Lama on HappinessHappiness. We all strive for it. What will make us happy? Dr Howard C. Cutler is the co-author of 'The Art of Happiness-A Handbook For Living.' This book is by Dr Cutler and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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Your Word is Your WandWords are easy to articulate but have you ever given any thought as to what can result from your words? We use a lot of them every day and usually not a great deal of deliberation precedes them.
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Rise - an Inspiring StoryThis story is sad and I am sharing it, not to depress but to demonstrate the potency of the human spirit. This tale is about a young woman and a four minute incident that changed everything.
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Differences Between Men and Women: Are We Really from Different Planets?We've all heard of the Venus and Mars concept discovered by Dr John Gray. People sure can relate to his views. I did wonder for a while how could this be.
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Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?Is there a reason for everything that happens? Why do bad things happen to good people?
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The Shadow People and Waverley Hills - Real or Imagined?There are some that assert that the creatures have red eyes and they move very quickly. They are the talk of the town in paranormal chat rooms and the like.
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Bowing to the Buddha. Choosing Forgiveness Over AngerMy anger stemmed from something else, something much deeper and much more painful.Forgiveness does not mean condoning someone's bad behaviour, it means letting it go so we can be free. -
If You Could Have a One-hour Interview with Any Human Being Past or Present, Who Would it Be?I have been granted an interview with any one in the world alive or dead. Who will I choose? -
Your Precious "Now"You are who you are right now. There is no other time except for this present moment, the past is over and cannot be relived or undone and the future cannot be experienced in the present and no amount of thought or worry can change that fact.
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Urban Legends and Ghostly MythsThere are a lot of ghost stories out there. Some are old, some are new and some are mere legends. There are videos and photographs of spirit sightings too, although I admit I am not always convinced of their legitimacy. Have you ever seen a ghost? -
What You Think of Me is None of My BusinessGoing through life constantly perturbed about what others think of you is a very painful and anxious way to live. Why is it that some of us believe that others generally know better?
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How to Fall in Love...With Yourself!How great life would be if I had someone who took care of me at all times whom I trusted and who would never leave me or hurt me. I realized at that moment that the person I was looking for had been there all along. Me.
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Choice - Your Ultimate FreedomYou can choose how you feel. It sounds like a great concept. If we were all able to do this surely most of us would choose to feel happy.
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The First Time I Sang KaraokeI sang karaoke the one and only time in my life...
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Tips for Balancing a Busy LifeWhy do we rush from A to B, leave our dreams untouched and wake up the next day and do it all again? -
A Consequence of Drink DrivingDON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. YOU MAY HAVE NO REGARD FOR YOUR OWN LIFE. BUT YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TAKE ANOTHER'S AND LEAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILIES SHATTERED FOREVER.
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Causes and Consequences of Teen Drinking and Driving"Oh Reggie, why did you took [sic] this decision, why? But, you know, I can't do anything." (Jacqueline Saburido)
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Most Important Things to Look for in a First DateSo many things can turn a magical night into a complete disaster. -
How to Make Sure Your Beloved Puss Always Lands on His or Her FeetIt is said that dogs love their masters and cats love only their home. Not so, cats are not demonstrative but faithful and loving to their owners and they deserve to be pampered,however, what are some of the most common mistakes cat owners make? -
Seeing Ghosts"Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there I did not die" Attributed to Mary E Frye 1932"
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The Importance of Failure"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" Dr Robert Schuller.
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Live Your Authentic Life and Surrender"Sooner or later, everyone you know will disappoint you in some way." Dr. Alan Zimmerman -
Searching for a Soul Mate"Our soul mate is someone who shares our deepest longings, our sense of direction. When we're two balloons, and together our direction is up, chances are we've found the right person'" Richard Bach (American author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull 1936.)
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Near Death ExperiencesIs Steve Irwin really guiding Bindi from the "other side"? Paul McCartney believes Linda's spirit lives on!
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Karma"For every event that occurs there will follow another event whose existence was caused by the first, and this second event will be pleasant or unpleasant according as its cause was skillful or unskillful." (The Law of Karma).
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DestinyWhat does our life consist of? Is our existence pre-planned and are we to follow a psychic map in which events and experiences are governed by coincidences therefore creating our destiny?
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Simple Steps that Lead to HappinessWe are reborn every single day and we are given a chance to start over and be a better person. This awareness along with someone to love and hold is the foundation of a joyful existence.
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Coping with Bipolar Disorder: Cathy's StoryCathy's husband was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1997. She has, for a long time, wanted someone to write this for the loved ones and the effect this illness has on them. -
15 Signs You May Be in Love with Mr. WrongAh! Love! Isn't it grand? Have you ever been "in love"? Sure you have! The majority of us has had the all consuming passions and desires for that special someone.
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Allow the Universe to Unfold All that is Yours by Divine Right"Letting go" and letting life move through you sounds like weakness, but going through life without a fight requires more courage than kicking and screaming at every turn.