A Bunch of Reasons to Appreciate Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, Owner of the Illumination Publications on Medium

If you write for any of his publications or read any of the content, I’m sure you’re grateful for him too.

When I was a little girl, I learned, “If you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” Many people missed that lesson.

I know that Dr Mehmet Yildiz doesn’t need me to bat for him. He eloquently proved that with a recent grand slam when a “fascinated reader” put on her hitting gloves. I refuse to sit back quietly while someone tries to drag his name through the mud.

Although I don’t know Dr Mehmet Yildiz, I know enough about him to appreciate him.

I want to take a moment to say, “Thank you, Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Thank you for building people up and not tearing them down.

In today’s culture, that’s an exceptionally rare quality.

Thank you for your leadership.

You are a class act. No matter what you do — and you do so much — you’re an example of how to do it well.

Thank you for giving your best.

Even when it seems unnoticed or unappreciated, you don’t let it stop you. Dr. Yildiz, you put the Energizer bunny to shame.

Thank you for your creativity and follow-through.

When you have ideas, you give life to them.

Thank you for loving yourself.

If you didn’t love yourself, you wouldn’t know how to love others. You even show us how to love our enemies.

Thank you for not giving up.

Sometimes it looks bleak, and sometimes, it gets hard. But more people than you can imagine are grateful for your determination.

Thank you for maintaining a positive attitude.

It makes everybody feel better.

Thank you for being you.

We are all unique. But there’s something extra, very special, and amazing about you.

From my heart, I thank God for who you are and for all that you do. Thank you, Dr Mehmet Yildiz.