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v> </div> </a> </div><p id="8d87">David Hockney and Ed Ruscha <a href="undefined">Elizabeth Sobieski</a></p><div id="cf4f" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/david-hockney-and-ed-ruscha-89f2dff2807f"> <div> <div> <h2>David Hockney and Ed Ruscha</h2> <div><h3>The Essential L.A. Artists</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*DgDxgc2yl8UIRVb9T0h_jg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="d9e1">Why You Shouldn’t Call Yourself an Empath <a href="undefined">Ella Harris</a></p><div id="830b" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-you-shouldnt-call-yourself-an-empath-ff6b4f1a5910"> <div> <div> <h2>Why You Shouldn’t Call Yourself an Empath</h2> <div><h3>Why victim mentality is dangerous</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jM7x-vahvsRWwlVUQIP-QQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5b11">Do 2 Things Everyday When No One Is Reading Your Writing <a href="undefined">ASAD EDUCATE</a></p><div id="7d3d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/do-2-things-everyday-when-no-one-is-reading-your-writing-d0b4f982f6bb"> <div> <div> <h2>Do 2 Things Everyday When No One Is Reading Your Writing</h2> <div><h3>Things that Tripled my views and earnings.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*XkqKOpSaUgMxierB)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ede2">A Child at the Window <a href="undefined">Emmy (Emlyn) Boyle</a></p><div id="c87a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-child-at-the-window-4ffd14c647d8"> <div> <div> <h2>A Child at the Window</h2> <div><h3>The horror moment that gripped me forever</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*4M22eBzeCqievNZ9AQeZvA.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="a3a9">Why Thieves Make the Best Writers <a href="undefined">Ernest Samuels</a></p><div id="bc64" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-thieves-make-the-best-writers-6bfbb6852942"> <div> <div> <h2>Why Thieves Make the Best Writers</h2> <div><h3>Parents, teachers, and even God himself have cautioned us: Don’t steal! Here’s a twist: Steal from the right people…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*NgySUJsun-GbRJp0FDumOA.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="2e59">Writing with ADHD: Making the Most of Your Unique Brain <a href="undefined">Esme Raine Harlow</a></p><div id="1b94" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/writing-with-adhd-making-the-most-of-your-unique-brain-75e50d1871bc"> <div> <div> <h2>Writing with ADHD: Making the Most of Your Unique Brain</h2> <div><h3>Maximising Creativity and Productivity Despite ADHD</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*jXlIiqMIKWQP6lEok2am9w.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="87b5">An Ode to the Ocean’s Hidden Miracles <a href="undefined">Fabian</a></p><div id="7e43" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/bounties-beneath-the-azure-a994c7b61c34"> <div> <div> <h2>Bounties Beneath the Azure</h2> <div><h3>Gifts Bestowed by the Sea</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*LLFER28SZ0DKc63k)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7246">Medium vs Substack — Which Platform is Better for Readers and Writers? <a href="undefined">Fiona McDerment</a></p><div id="5687" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/medium-vs-substack-which-platform-is-better-for-readers-and-writers-f82308d849b9"> <div> <div> <h2>Medium vs Substack — Which Platform is Better for Readers and Writers?</h2> <div><h3>My reflections from 3 months of using both platforms</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*EjfJ7cQkGSWVFqC-lVGJwg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="fa6c">Dive Deep with the Iceberg Framework: A Visual Approach to Problem Solving. <a href="undefined">Gabriel Botsie</a></p><div id="085c" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/dive-deep-with-the-iceberg-framework-a-visual-approach-to-problem-solving-772bc52e3a97"> <div> <div> <h2>Dive Deep with the Iceberg Framework: A Visual Approach to Problem Solving.</h2> <div><h3>An overview of the Iceberg Framework, a systems thinking tool for problem solving.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*gQR24O94UNOZE2egaemBzg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5355">Iranians and Israelis — loving one another??? <a href="undefined">Gary David Flamberg</a></p><div id="42bc" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/iranians-and-israelis-loving-one-another-11ff24075e30"> <div> <div> <h2>Iranians and Israelis — loving one another???</h2> <div><h3>Yes, folks. It’s possible. And it’s happening.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*By1DQZeY_Cu3z341pJXo3w.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="211d">The Challenge of Political Neutrality in a Biased World <a href="undefined">Gemenetzis Vagelis</a></p><div id="4ea8" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-challenge-of-political-neutrality-in-a-biased-world-fd19bc0afcaf"> <div> <div> <h2>The Challenge of Political Neutrality in a Biased World</h2> <div><h3>Understanding Political Bias</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*vCgOLyUyClR_4JAL)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f0cc">Everything You Need To Know About Achieving Your Goals Comes From Learning To Drive <a href="undefined">George “Ace” Acevedo</a></p><div id="91e5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-achieving-your-goals-comes-from-learning-to-drive-88fbe40bf8cb"> <div> <div> <h2>Everything You Need To Know About Achieving Your Goals Comes From Learning To Drive</h2> <div><h3>It teaches you 3 essential steps</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*fDFasdTxkT9HZ6khk0ZvPQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="cbf3">Coerce Fear To Be Your Friend In 28 Years (Limited Friend Spots) <a href="undefined">Gia</a></p><div id="d258" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/coerce-fear-to-be-your-friend-in-28-years-limited-friend-spots-06a1538b38f9"> <div> <div> <h2>Coerce Fear To Be Your Friend In 28 Years (Limited Friend Spots)</h2> <div><h3>Step one: take a hit of dopamine (liquid)</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*Ewfo9d7AgiAE0p4P)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="b93d">7 Years After Meeting Star, I Found Her Again — Back in the Shelter and Still Homeless <a href="undefined">Gill McCulloch</a></p><div id="b92a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/7-years-after-meeting-star-i-found-her-again-back-in-the-shelter-and-still-homeless-b1c84f76dc62"> <div> <div> <h2>7 Years After Meeting Star, I Found Her Again — Back in the Shelter and Still Homeless</h2> <div><h3>Homeless but not hopeless — she’s a star in more ways than one</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*EtQbLVpeczvvY6r5MZoPVQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="7487">Sometimes, is better to shut up <a href="undefined">Giovanni Foglia</a></p><div id="a54f" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/sometimes-is-better-to-shut-up-a44bd418cdbe"> <div> <div> <h2>Sometimes, is better to shut up</h2> <div><h3>Image generated with Adobe Firefly</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*f0vcsl8QZXhjKTxtPIeOBw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="6562">Ready To Live Your Truth, Or Your Deeply Buried, Irrational Emotions? <a href="undefined">Gregory Reece-Smith</a></p><div id="9f02" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/ready-to-live-your-truth-or-your-deeply-buried-irrational-emotions-7c0e00abdbf9"> <div> <div> <h2>Ready To Live Your Truth, Or Your Deeply Buried, Irrational Emotions?</h2> <div><h3>Trust in yourself, your Soul, and what is being created by you to experience</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*JrQXY3959lcCT5013MnZmw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="695f">Democrats Were Voting For Hakeem Jeffries To Be Speaker <a href="undefined">Floyd Mori</a></p><div id="005a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/democrats-were-voting-for-hakeem-jeffries-to-be-speaker-7e0f7404e592"> <div> <div> <h2>Democrats Were Voting For Hakeem Jeffries To Be Speaker</h2> <div><h3>Some Republicans wanted Trump</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*3sxl7FfoVNRcb_E7)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="ac67">7 Things to Sidestep for Success <a href="undefined">Hasnain A</a></p><div id="43ce" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/7-things-to-sidestep-for-success-92a0072c0ed2"> <div> <div> <h2>7 Things to Sidestep for Success</h2> <div><h3>Things I Avoid to Achieve Peak Productivity</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*KEvalSweIDMyWOsX)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f716">The Simplest But Highest-Yielding Skill I Wish I Knew 3 Years Ago (that would have got me what I… <a href="undefined">Jake Simmons</a></p><div id="fa8e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-simplest-but-highest-yielding-skill-i-wish-i-knew-3-years-ago-that-would-have-got-me-what-i-777615720b84"> <div> <div> <h2>The Simplest But Highest-Yielding Skill I Wish I Knew 3 Years Ago (that would have got me what I…</h2> <div><h3>Here’s my spin on it</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*R09HQqMtlUimvovs)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="dfac">This And That — Part 2 <a href="undefined">James Boylan</a></p><div id="9b15" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/this-and-that-part-2-388621758b31"> <div> <div> <h2>This And That — Part 2</h2> <div><h3>Scattered thoughts on a beautiful day</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*eMucUwLHqOnOeOhv)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="752f">Soulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood Letters <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a></p><div id="1ca9" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/soulful-connections-finding-meaning-in-mammadous-childhood-letters-f1f9e642f431"> <div> <div> <h2>Soulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood Letters</h2> <div><h3>The meaning of epistolary bonds and their impact on my journey</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ActgL9wOtKauzOeWQp7FeA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="492a">My Birthday <a href="undefined">Paying Attention with Jasdev</a></p><div id="5bf3" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/my-birthday-900d8debea16"> <div> <div> <h2>My Birthday</h2> <div><h3>I like and dislike my birthday for many reasons. Over the years, some of these reasons have remained the same, and…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*kLUZ_1NXN1d2PkBUDN4Xhw.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="1487">Dark Skies: Part X <a href="undefined">Jason Morton</a></p><div id="f770" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/dark-skies-part-x-855098b66ed4"> <div> <div> <h2>Dark Skies: Part X</h2> <div><h3>As Lucas and Lizzy track the church murderer, and Archbishop Rogers makes a deal with the devil to learn about what’s…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*d_2dMpPj6Fyj3UKq.jpg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f8eb">The Instagram Effect: Body Image and Self-Esteem <a href="undefined">Javad Oftadeh</a></p><div id="afc0" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-instagram-effect-body-image-and-self-esteem-23287a29071f"> <div> <div> <h2>The Instagram Effect: Body Image and Self-Esteem</h2> <div><h3>The world of Instagram is a mesmerizing place. At a single glance, you can travel to exotic locales, dine at gourmet…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ftrbAur2pKDiho8kzVdeDg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="38df">When Depression Ruins Your Writing <a href="undefined">Jenn M. Wilson</a></p><div id="30fb" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/when-depression-ruins-your-writing-e80d4973c5d5"> <div> <div> <h2>When Depression Ruins Your Writing</h2> <div><h3>The only thing I genuinely enjoyed</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*wtsM3c7HBnTtKTOB)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="698f">Religion — Can It Be Fluid? <a href="undefined">Jennifer Fox</a></p><div id="6676" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/religion-can-it-be-fluid-33f87dc7b7ca"> <div> <div> <h2>Religion — Can It Be Fluid?</h2> <div><h3>Diverse inspiration</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*X1LGOpkSY-pzndJkgdzViw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="1afe">The Night I Became the Sleeping Rockstar as the Snore-chestra Virtuosa <a href="undefined">Josh Balerite Acol</a></p><div id="722e" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-night-i-became-the-sleeping-rockstar-as-the-snore-chestra-virtuosa-a007c3d5b35a"> <div> <div> <h2>The Night I Became the Sleeping Rockstar as the Snore-chestra Virtuosa</h2> <div><h3>Serenading the city with my snoring symphony.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ZjqCsONKP_nncO9dYzyWuA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="21bd">How to build an unstoppable mindset to get the fitness results you want <a href="undefined">Joshua maos</a></p><div id="7f0d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-to-build-an-unstoppable-mindset-to-get-the-fitness-results-you-want-2463b4cf519d"> <div> <div> <h2>How to build an unstoppable mindset to get the fitness results you want</h2> <div><h3>Break past barriers, constantly improve, and be in great shape all year round; while actually enjoying what you’re…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*2l40JWUsPf6YfP03-QQN-Q.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="8132">Dotting the ‘i’s and Crossing the ‘t’s — Does this feel like you? <a href="undefined">Juby John</a></p><div id="2827" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/dotting-the-is-and-crossing-the-t-s-does-this-feel-like-you-bd8bd735985d"> <div> <div> <h2>Dotting the ‘i’s and Crossing the ‘t’s — Does this feel like you?</h2> <div><h3>8 Reasons Why it is Perfectly Fine to Just ‘Let-it-Go’ at Times!</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*5R4ecDR5QaTOTZwI)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="beb5">Indicators of Productivity Trap And How to Overcome It. <a href="undefined">JY Tan</a></p><div id="71cc" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/indicators-of-productivity-trap-and-how-to-overcome-it-d28b00cab1ff"> <div> <div> <h2>Indicators of Productivity Trap And How to Overcome It.</h2> <div><h3>There’s always a threshold when more becomes less, and less becomes more.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*mL0QBrR0Br9R5yx6)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5577">Find Your Superpower <a href="undefined">Jijo George</a></p><div id="8612" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/find-your-superpower-c18356662691"> <div> <div> <h2>Find Your Superpower</h2> <div><h3>Be the hero you are meant to be..</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*xqueMVyw0guh5jxb5zM-sg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="bd84">How Overthinking Effect Our Body And Mental Health <a href="undefined">Kashi Writes</a></p><div id="aef5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-overthinking-effect-our-body-and-mental-health-89b2d88d1d91"> <div> <div> <h2>How Overthinking Effect Our Body And Mental Health</h2> <div><h3>Overthinking too much is very dangerous for our body and mind; it affects our mental health a lot, and we go to a state…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Fv6ZdlUMCsm5x3PChwDTVw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="4d28">I Need You to Not Be a Neurotic House Cleaner <a href="undefined">Kelly Crawford</a></p><div id="ba63" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-need-you-to-not-be-a-neurotic-house-cleaner-41aa5ec22ecb"> <div> <div> <h2>I Need You to Not Be a Neurotic House Cleaner</h2> <div><h3>It makes me cry</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: 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<a href="undefined">Veritas Civis</a></p><div id="8861" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/is-this-the-end-3821fca391e7"> <div> <div> <h2>Is This the End?</h2> <div><h3>Only if we let our NEXT opportunity go by and we vote for the wrong candidate.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*79QVcGOoDF70tnXFm7UWqQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="d32f">Stuck in productivity content prison? <a href="undefined">Vihaan Sondhi</a></p><div id="2d07" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/stuck-in-productivity-content-prison-61e2912fde32"> <div> <div> <h2>Stuck in productivity content prison?</h2> <div><h3>Here are 3 mindset shifts to help</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*DB0r1M0V2_7smJWi)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="40f8">For Captivating Presentations, Include These Three Things <a href="undefined">Wendy Scott</a></p><div id="41fa" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/for-captivating-presentations-include-these-three-things-080e03898ec7"> <div> <div> <h2>For Captivating Presentations, Include These Three Things</h2> <div><h3>Engage your audience with these presentation tips</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*_8NOBEzujIQ5ftAc)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="8213">Why ‘Adulting’ Feels Like a Scam and How to Hack It <a href="undefined">Wesley van Peer</a></p><div id="fa3d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-adulting-feels-like-a-scam-and-how-to-hack-it-a3733bb77f6e"> <div> <div> <h2>Why ‘Adulting’ Feels Like a Scam and How to Hack It</h2> <div><h3>Navigating Life’s Absurd Grown-up Game</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*_AlX7TW0BXiHyBdx)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="5525">Find Out Where You Belong And Should Focus On. <a href="undefined">Zondra Dos Anjos</a></p><div id="005d" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/find-out-where-you-belong-and-should-focus-on-050578bd548b"> <div> <div> <h2>Find Out Where You Belong And Should Focus On.</h2> <div><h3>The Fourth House of the “Family and Roots” in Signs.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*KyW5YvO_Z8WNsMGpdqLEDw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="71bc">5 Dirt Simple Reasons Why You Should Read (At Least) 1 Fiction Book A Month <a href="undefined">Zsuzsanna Agocs</a></p><div id="db5b" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/5-dirt-simple-reasons-why-you-should-read-at-least-1-fiction-book-a-month-877d78e22ca0"> <div> <div> <h2>5 Dirt Simple Reasons Why You Should Read (At Least) 1 Fiction Book A Month</h2> <div><h3>But please don’t stop there…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*flD1wqswMfsp8ELx5F5nuw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="44d6">I Tried To Forgive Someone Who Hurt Me. I Don’t Trust Any Man Now. <a href="undefined">Zunaira Fatima</a></p><div id="3825" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-tried-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-me-i-dont-trust-any-man-now-57b17a5f21e4"> <div> <div> <h2>I Tried To Forgive Someone Who Hurt Me. I Don’t Trust Any Man Now.</h2> <div><h3>I don’t trust any man at all.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*JpZvgX0rbKRFhCBy)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="960c">So you may say hello to <a href="undefined">Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD</a>.</p><div id="0cdd" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-candid-peek-into-the-personal-and-professional-life-of-lorwen-harris-nagle-phd-6ad263297515"> <div> <div> <h2>A Candid Peek into the Personal and Professional Life of Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD,</h2> <div><h3>Dr Nagle is a clinical psychologist, artist, educator, and writer with a postdoctoral degree from Harvard University.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*i9TRRa3LTvjQnjpmn8As_A.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="48de">Special Welcome to New Writers from the Chief Editor</h2><blockquote id="f5d7"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/the-day-i-learned-about-my-workaholism-with-humility-e790ca8dfe5a"><i>Our workholic chief </i></a><i>worked several hours to add new writers and welcome them in a special story. <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-special-welcome-to-new-writers-on-christmas-day-from-the-chief-editor-daf141792269"><b>A Special Welcome to New Writers on Christmas Day from the Chief Editor</b></a></i></p></blockquote><p id="7b46">This month, I only wrote one story, and it hardly got any views, so I want to use my time for better activities like curating and writing my memoirs. <a href="https://readmedium.com/the-power-of-child-sponsorship-aeae72124b72"><b>The Power of Child Sponsorship</b></a></p><p id="3edf">Today <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a> introduced some recently boosted stories. I believe you will find some great stories in that collection. <a href="https://readmedium.com/collection-of-boosted-stories-from-illumination-publications-v2-de529fd5c890"><b>Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V2</b></a></p><p id="195b">As you may have noticed, I became a Medium Friend (FoM). I was reluctant initially but <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a> finally convinced me. I will write about it soon as I still have some mixed feelings. Dr Yildiz wrote an inspiring story about it. <a href="https://readmedium.com/importance-and-value-of-medium-friendship-for-writers-and-readers-bb576ae0bd0a"><b>Importance and Value of Medium Friendship for Writers and Readers</b></a></p><p id="7f76">Dr Yildiz finally managed to upgrade his main account and invited our readers to become Medium Friends. His aim is to delight readers by making our writers happier. <a href="https://readmedium.com/celebrating-my-reading-anniversary-with-my-upgraded-subscription-to-new-medium-friendship-835cc56122cc"><b>Celebrating My Reading Anniversary with My Upgraded Subscription to New Medium Friendship</b></a></p><p id="f07b">Our friend Aiden followed took the plunge and joined Medium Friends groups. He wrote a funny story about being a FoM. You may find his narration and enthusiasm captivating. <a href="https://readmedium.com/i-took-the-plunge-and-became-a-medium-of-friend-fom-yesterday-234ec8110453"><b>I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday.</b></a></p><p id="c48d">Please watch out for deceiving and growing scammers on this platform as they act very tricky. Some readers believed them as they sound very confident using writers photos and profile names. <a href="https://readmedium.com/urgent-notice-beware-of-fake-accounts-impersonating-influential-writers-a3371cfb3920"><b>Urgent Notice: Beware of Fake Accounts Impersonating Influential Writers</b></a></p><h2 id="97eb">What can we do about scams and spam accounts?</h2><p id="21b6"><a href="https://readmedium.com/scam-and-spam-accounts-on-medium-are-as-bad-as-hate-speech-and-defamation-for-writers-6c92c5dda74b"><b>Scam and Spam Accounts on Medium Are As Bad As Hate Speech and Defamation for Writers</b></a></p><p id="4536" type="7">These fraudulent accounts lack followers and haven’t authored any stories themselves. They are non-members with no star or heart icons in their profile names.</p><p id="3108">Aiden crafted two fantastic story teaching our writers how to create a highly boosted story — I tip my hat to him for that! Today, he began spotlighting yet another highly boosted author. I believe it’s set for publication tomorrow, so stay tuned! Aiden’s research and insights are top-notch.</p><div id="3fdf" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/lessons-learned-from-boosted-stories-episode-2-bd358ef1a3db"> <div> <div> <h2>Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #2</h2> <div><h3>An analysis of boosted stories by Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D. to guide writers to write impactful stories for…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*-vw5_V2i7KjXi_uWggEiqQ.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="fcee" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/lessons-learned-from-boosted-stories-episode-1-939979afaacb"> <div> <div> <h2>Lessons Learned from Boosted Stories — Episode #1</h2> <div><h3>An analysis of boosted stories by Dr Mehmet Yildiz to guide writers to write impactful stories for increasing the…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*ntBVfhK-erhNM19AIbLg5A.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="fd6d">The story of Dr Yildiz felt tailor-made for me, arriving just as I’d been contemplating penning my life’s memoirs and seeking inspiration from the ones I’d devoured. His concise yet impactful narrative has inspired me and provided practical insights to dive into this venture. Interestingly, my first story on Medium followed the thematic memoir style he has detailed, and it’s garnered the highest views to date — a testament to the power of your guidance. Writers and readers cannot miss out on this one.</p><div id="1b5a" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-and-how-i-write-my-memoirs-83d7df1d681f"> <div> <div> <h2>Why and How I Write My Memoirs</h2> <div><h3>Crafting memoirs thematically in a short story format unveils a treasure trove of advantages, offering rich rewards for…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*d4kbcZR0abwi0KjbA_bB6Q.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="3581">I’ve compiled 20 collections of my favorite ones, packed with diverse stories for readers to explore. At the end of this post, you’ll find links to the older collections, offering a treasure trove of engaging reads across various topics. There’s a little something in there for everyone’s taste!</p><p id="9c3d">Today, I have chosen some inspiring, informative, engaging, insightful, memorable, or heart-warming stories from ILLUMINATION publications.</p><p id="94f4">Most of these beautiful pieces are buried under the dust, so I aim to bring them under the light with my humble efforts. I trust you shall derive as much enjoyment from them as I did.</p><p id="017a" type="7">Should any of these stories resonate with you, I invite you to engage with them by leaving supportive comments, highlighting noteworthy sections, and offering a few claps to honor the efforts of these talented writers and inspire them. Your collaboration is greatly appreciated.</p><p id="7ef0">If you have time and are looking for more stories, you may also check the new collection created by <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a>, listed by <a href="undefined">Aiden (Illumination Gaming)</a>, and posted by <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> editors. <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-45-e4f8363a7943"><b>New Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 45</b></a></p><p id="c2ea">I link the previous versions here for interested readers. Our volunteer editors spent significant time curating and compiling these collections. Administrators will put them in a new post soon, which will give us a single link.</p><blockquote id="d712"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/d0b423303753"><i>Volume 1</i></a><i>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/6057d8dd3150">Volume 2</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/b131d28a5bee">Volume 3</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/60a722650791">Volume 4</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-5-08511378b8f0">Volume 5</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-6-04db4def9245">Volume 6</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/9938ac7fda42">Volume 7</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-8-0f1da5480476">Volume 8</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/7c998acce0f1">Volume 9</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-10-f07f901ea908">Volume 10</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/95f8abb12924">Volume 11</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/cf7e59036f0b">Volume 12</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/b608a6d6e540">Volume 13</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/ca75e1dd4c90">Volume 14</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/66c2944f3fe8">Volume 15</a></i>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-16-d40813d2dcd4"><i>Volume 16</i></a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-17-a98dd303492a"><i>Volume 17</i></a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/214f4e02fcd2"><i>Volume 18</i></a><i>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/214f4e02fcd2">Volume 19</a></i>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/86f859a3f45c"><i>Volume 20</i></a></p></blockquote><h2 id="485a">A Few More Quick Updates for New Readers and Writers</h2><p id="cb80">If you have seen these bulletins, you can quickly skip them, but we need to show them to new writers and readers. , you can quickly skip them,</p><p id="fc0c"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> editor posted <a href="https://readmedium.com/monthly-updates-from-illumination-editorial-team-november-2023-d89769142b3b">a new newsletter</a>. We also introduced new writers. <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-27-986e77b4cf61"><b>Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #27</b></a></p><p id="8797"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a> curated a powerful story on <b>privacy</b>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-exceptional-story-on-privacy-every-reader-may-find-helpful-5cb5d7271dd5"><b>An Exceptional Story on Privacy Every Reader May Find Helpful</b></a></p><p id="5568">You may also check the list of their boosted stories. <a href="https://readmedium.com/collection-of-boosted-stories-from-illumination-curated-e9cfcb066b7f"><b>Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated</b></a></p><p id="9b17"><a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> editors introduced some great writers. You may check out their profiles and explore their fabulous stories.</p><blockquote id="a5b6"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-seda-anbarci-on-medium-1ee0a06267f3"><i>Meet</i></a><i> <a href="undefined"></a></i><a href="undefined">Seda Anbarcı</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-dr-emmanuel-ogamdi-on-medium-2527cc526b7f"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-jozsef-kovacs-on-medium-bea8899abbb4"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Jozsef Kovacs</a>, <a href="https://medium.com/illumination/meet-davor-katu%C5%A1i%C4%87-on-medium-f723ffd7d392"><i>Meet</i></a><i> <a href="undefined"></a></i><a href="undefined">Davor Katusic</a>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-thomas-allen-moon-e2f3b3ea3f39"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Thomas Allen Moon</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-sneha-bhimrao-nagre-7cea720115d9"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Sneha Nagre</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-zondra-dos-anjos-8c61f5fe17c5"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Zondra Dos Anjos</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-ani-vals-on-medium-b9f5c3265298"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Ani Vals</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-ammara-hassan-on-medium-d0f439789cf2"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Ammara Hassan</a>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-mr-sridhar-pai-tonse-34b7133ff1eb"><i>Meet </i></a><a href="undefined">Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/chosen-stories-from-collection-of-jamal-springer-omni-essence-on-medium-e7d38a6cf6a4"><i>Chosen Stories from</i></a><i> <a href="undefined"></a></i><a href="undefined">Omni Essence</a>, <a href="https://readmedium.com/editorial-profile-of-inyah-03d80c53255c">Editorial Profile of<b></b></a><b> <a href="undefined">InYah</a> <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-illumination-writers-from-their-personally-penned-bios-c68708ddef3b">Meet ILLUMINATION Writers from Their Personally Penned Biographies</a></b></p></blockquote><p id="4279">If you are into gaming, our friend Aiden’s publication now nominates for a boost so you may share your stories in his cool pub. He wrote a story about it. <a href="https://readmedium.com/illumination-gaming-is-part-of-the-boost-program-now-918ba8e485c9"><b>ILLUMINATION Gaming Is Part of the Boost Program Now</b></a></p><p id="e929">Here are the latest collections of Aiden before re-branding them.</p><blockquote id="e3e8"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/new-old-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-50-69cca235f96e"><i>New [Old] Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 50</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="44bb"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-48-c0c7dffad286"><i>New Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 48</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="9266"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/new-curation-service-by-illumination-volume-46-057ae8bf079f"><i>New Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 46</i></a></p></blockquote><p id="34a8">And remember to join his exciting Discord server.</p><div id="30d5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/communicate-and-collaborate-with-writers-on-the-illumination-discord-server-33edb65194e1"> <div> <div> <h2>Communicate and Collaborate with Writers on the Illumination Discord Server</h2> <div><h3>Welcome to our new workspace in addition to Slack for those who need another cool tool</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*MJYXNJZjybN-1sSoYCq0Dg.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><blockquote id="9597"><p>Our chief editor <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a>, upgraded our publication accounts <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> and <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION-Curators</a>, as well as his tech account <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)</a>, making them <b>Friends of Medium</b>. Reading from these accounts will allow writers to earn four times more. While curating stories, we read many stories from these accounts, so it will be great for writers. Details are in his story by <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)</a>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/why-i-became-a-friend-of-medium-392d93abfd62"><b>Why I Became a Friend of Medium</b></a></p></blockquote><p id="4abb">I liked an interview story by <a href="undefined">Dr Mehmet Yildiz</a> featuring <a href="undefined">Luay Rahil</a>, a writer whose tales often set the <a href="undefined">ILLUMINATION</a> stage ablaze. <a href="https://readmedium.com/an-interview-with-luay-rahil-mba-ada9dda3077c"><b>An Interview with Luay Rahil, MBA</b></a></p><p id="45f7">I also like this book review of <a href="undefined">Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi</a>. If you are a book author, you may contact Dr Yildiz as he does great reviews. Here is his great review today. <a href="https://readmedium.com/nobody-will-tell-you-this-aa268558d1a8"><b>“Nobody Will Tell You This”</b></a></p><p id="3194">Our supportive editor, famous nutritionist, <a href="undefined">Elin Melaas</a>, created her first collection earlier. Elin also created <a href="https://readmedium.com/make-invisible-stories-visible-344801f50402">the Invisible Series</a>. <a href="https://readmedium.com/elins-chosen-illumination-stories-1-08115d0efaf2"><b>Elin’s Chosen ILLUMINATION Stories — #1</b></a></p><p id="335f">Our editor <a href="undefined">Surekha Chandrasekhar</a> also created a new collection of her budding pub ILLUMINATION’s Nutrition which we call our virtual kitchen as it is full of delicious recipes. <a href="https://readmedium.com/20-curated-stories-from-illuminations-nutrition-2023-3407b7528893"><b>20 Curated Stories From Illumination’s Nutrition -2023</b></a><b>.</b></p><h1 id="dad5">Now, Time to Meet New Writers Joining Us Recently</h1><figure id="599b"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*nghjPp4mg5pQbpFw.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="3cc2">Let’s welcome writers who joined our publications. This is an excellent opportunity to explore the stories of these writers and follow their profiles if their content resonates with you. We are a diverse and inclusive writing and reading community so if you want to shine you need to engage, so if you want to shine,meaningfully for your growth.</p><div id="3d37" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-special-welcome-to-new-writers-on-new-years-day-from-the-chief-editor-b8274f3af6e3"> <div> <div> <h2>A Special Welcome to New Writers on New Year’s Day from the Chief Editor</h2> <div><h3>Summary of key success factors on this platform and our 2024 strategy aligning with Medium direction</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*idal9QtbZK5DBCAJ1wm_Ag.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="dd83">You may also meet the previous group of writers from the attached post.</p><div id="5082" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/a-special-welcome-to-new-writers-on-christmas-day-from-the-chief-editor-daf141792269"> <div> <div> <h2>A Special Welcome to New Writers on Christmas Day from the Chief Editor</h2> <div><h3>Summary of key success factors on this platform based on years of reading, writing, editing, publishing, and curation…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*-CMM0Xs9NskLkfFw95oymw.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f6d0">Please remember to submit only one story daily, preferably as a draft. We don’t accept multiple stories as our focus is on quality to increase your chance of being boosted by Medium.</p><h2 id="52bf">Change of Perceptions for Expectations</h2><p id="3046" type="7">Unlike perceptions, ILLUMINATION editors don’t publish every story. Your stories must be well-crafted and valuable for our readers. Our focus is curatable and boostable stories.</p><div id="fcd5" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/announcement-of-new-writers-for-illumination-28-030670f26246"> <div> <div> <h2>Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #28</h2> <div><h3>Welcome and a quick acknowledgment of your acceptance to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*QbMxN8FzpvRM0zqxDYFafA.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="cfa0">More information about ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium can be found in our onboarding pack.</p><div id="20c1" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/master-copy-onboarding-new-writers-d20e5ad97a86"> <div> <div> <h2>Master Copy: Onboarding Information for New Writers</h2> <div><h3>Welcome and information pack for new contributors of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*QxU2sx24cS14Ic1IY4jN9w.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><h2 id="70a2">About Me</h2><p id="9e87">I am a retired scientist in his mid-70s and a new writer on Medium, but I am not new to writing. As <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-giving-back-to-others-can-make-your-life-more-meaningful-and-joyful-485ac43f441f">a giveback activity</a>, I volunteered to be an editor for Illumination<b> </b>publications, supporting many writers recently joining Medium like me.</p><h2 id="423f">Connect with Me</h2><p id="a9df">If you want to write for these publications, you may send your Medium ID <a href="https://digitalmehmet.com/contact">via this weblink.</a> I will be happy to read, publish, and promote your stories. You may connect with me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-broadly-203189280/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LifeWellnes">Twitter,</a> and <a href="https://www.quora.com/profile/Michael-Broadly">Quora</a>, where I share stories I read. If you want to get my stories in your inbox when I post, <a href="https://medium.com/@healthierlifestyle/subscribe">you may subscribe to my account.</a> I don’t spam anyone and don’t want anyone to do it to me.</p><h2 id="5d8b">Meeting New Writers</h2><p id="7a9a">You may need to create a BIO if you are a new writer. As <a href="https://readmedium.com/how-giving-back-to-others-can-make-your-life-more-meaningful-and-joyful-485ac43f441f">an altruistic activity</a>, my good editor friend <a href="https://medium.com/@IlluminationYouTubeCoordinator">Aiden</a> compiles these writer bios and promotes them. You can learn from this story. <a href="https://readmedium.com/meet-illumination-writers-from-their-personally-penned-bios-c68708ddef3b">Meet ILLUMINATION Writers from Their Personally Penned Biographies</a></p><p id="2697">If you are willing to write for our publications, you may check out our updated submission guidelines.</p><h2 id="f0dc">Recently Updated Submission Guidelines</h2><blockquote id="6989"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/new-submission-guidelines-for-illumination-curated-fbee745611f9"><b><i>ILLUMINATION-Curated</i></b><i>: New Submission Guidelines 2023</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="f4dc"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/synergy-submission-guidelines-2023-71696e27abd1"><b><i>SYNERGY</i></b><i>: Submission Guidelines 2023</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="2344"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/technology-hits-submission-guidelines-2023-2a9ffb2c4e72"><b><i>Technology Hits</i></b><i>: Submission Guidelines 2023</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote 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href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-19-0c71cc8fa9e7"><i>Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #19</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="e03d"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-18-cfe5e29d0010"><i>Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #18</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="5d93"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-17-21ccfd8ce30d"><i>Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #17</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="224a"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-16-2nd-christmas-special-48572a61423a"><i>Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #16</i></a></p></blockquote><blockquote id="dd29"><p><a href="https://readmedium.com/mikes-favorite-stories-on-illumination-publications-15-christmas-special-4f86b88be816"><i>Mike’s 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Please remember to add your Medium account ID.</p><p id="c700"><a href="https://medium.com/@healthierlifestyle/subscribe">Get an email whenever Mike Broadly, DHSc publishes.</a></p><p id="c7be">If you want to explore more from my life lessons? I compiled the links in a list to make it easy to find for you. Your feedback is important to me.</p><div id="fd62" class="link-block"> <a href="https://medium.com/@healthierlifestyle/list/d912989b0697"> <div> <div> <h2>Lessons Learned from My Personal Stories</h2> <div><h3>Edit description</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*7ddffe2a7f88295d2dd457a6abbe73cffe69cdb2.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

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