An Initiative for Accelerating Curation

Collection of Curated Stories

Selected stories by Tree Langdon

** Recently, (May 2023) the owner of Medium has been discussing ways to SELL our content to AI companies so they can use our words to LEARN.

I’ve made the difficult, but necessary decision to remove most of my curated content, to prevent it from becoming widespread without my permission, or payment for reads.

That will result in some of these links directing you to a 410 deleted content page. I’m very sorry that this is happening and will be restoring these links when I migrate the content to Substack.

Your Relationships Have An Energy Vibration

Distributed to #Spirituality and #Creativity

When you begin to create the consciousness of something, like a blog or a website, a new relationship, or a job, you attract things that match the energetic profile of what is being created.

It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it.

“It Brings A Yearning for the Wild”

Distributed to Poetry

I’ve added this poem because it tells a story about wolves in the forest.

“Please Believe Me When I Tell You”

Distributed to #Relationships

In my early thirties, I finally left an abusive relationship and struggled to figure out my life. I had absolutely no relationship skills. Then I discovered Red Flags.

Red Flags ‘a Flyin.

The Surprising Ways You Keep Score In Your Social Life

Distributed to #Mindfulness, #Mental health, #Relationships, and #Self

We work so hard to refuse to receive and it often turns into a drama. Opening yourself up to the full allowance of receiving creates a vast space where anything can occur. True receiving is allowing the possibility to come to you.

Receiving with Love.

I’m Losing My Mind One Word at a Time

Distributed to #Mental Health

I’ve reached that stage in life where my words sometimes fail me. I try to find the humor in the situation with my friends by giving it a name.

It’s a Hooseywhatsit.

Revealing the Secrets of Blending a Family

Distributed to #Family, #Parenting

When you combine families, it’s a balancing act. There’s a lot to consider before you make the decision. Here are some of the secrets I learned.

It’s a Delicate Dance.

Worlds in the Magic of a Gamer’s Brain

Distributed to #Writing, #Gaming, and #Creativity

There are fewer constraints in the world of gamer writing. Mixing science fiction and advanced technology with fantasy elements created some unexpected situations in very unusual places.

Gaming can change the way we write.

In Despair, She Broke Up With Her Give a Damn

Distributed to #Mental Health

This story was written from the point of view of a person we’ll call the ‘Queen of Multitasking’. It explores the many roles women take on in their lives and how the burden eventually breaks them. In this case, breaking up with her ‘give a damn’ was the only solution.

I shattered my life into pieces and threw them into the sea.

It’s Important To Make Your End Of Life Choices Now

Distributed to #Health

When it comes time to refuse certain treatments or procedures that you would refuse if you were conscious, who will be the one to speak for you? It’s time to tell someone where you draw the line.

Making an End of Life Plan is now a reality.

Trapped in a Terrible First Time

Distributed to #Self

This story reflects on the shared experience of a global pandemic. We’re in a time of collective vulnerability as we struggle through these changes. This article explores ways to navigate our feelings.

It feels uncomfortable, that’s normal.

Growing Pains

Distributed in #Business and #Food

This story looks at some disturbing changes in our food security and the disruption of the distribution chain as a result of Covid-19. The sudden appearance of the virus took everyone by surprise. Farmers have been especially hit hard. Their entire marketing structure was turned upside down and some may not survive.

How quickly can you pivot?

My Powerful Memory of Disturbing the Gods

Distributed to #Travel

I went on a field trip with my local college. In a single day, I encountered a Greek God and a Castle Wall. I disturbed the Gods — Zeus, in particular.

I was punished for stopping to pee.

The Magic Scarf

Distributed to #Fiction

Hands down, this one is my favorite short story. It’s about a young woman deciding to be strong and stand up for herself. She prepares for a tricky encounter with an old flame by wearing kick-ass boots and a favorite jacket.

She showed up late on purpose.

China Laos Railway

Distributed to #Travel and #Transportation

We were traveling in a small boat on the Mekong River in the northern part of Laos when we discovered the construction of a massive bridge. When we asked our guide, he told us it was being built by China. Later we found out it’s a high-speed train being constructed by the China/Laos Railway company. The route goes from China, through Laos and Thailand to Singapore. It will change millions of lives in it’s path.

It’s a modern Silk Road.

How to Manifest a Partner

Distributed to #Fiction

This is the true story of how I met the love of my life in a most unusual place. We first set eyes on each other in kindergarten. When I tell this story, most people don’t believe it’s true.

Writing a list.

Silly Simon

Distributed to #Books and #Psychedelics

Four students who experimented with psychedelic drugs in the ’60s at Berkeley became famous. One is a writer, another is an expert on religion, a third is a psychiatrist, and the fourth one is a religious leader.

We yearn to rejoin the circle of the sacred fire.

Quickly Save Money By Cooking the Books

Distributed to #Food

I submitted this story to Frugal Fridays, in support of the publication, which was created by another Illumination writer Karen Madej . Guess what? It was curated to Food the day it was published. Sometimes it’s not what you do, it’s how you do it.

Open the Window As Wide As You Can

Distributed to #Religion

I believe that it’s important to understand and accept each other’s differences, including different religious beliefs. Studying rituals and comparing each other’s beliefs provides insights which lead to connection. You may experience a shift in perspective.

If you ever land on an alien planet, study their rituals.

Thank you for your time and for reading my stories.

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