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Curated Collection #151
Chosen stories from experienced writers for avid readers

Dear Readers and Writers,
Happy Weekend!
We started another month with joy and excitement. For your weekend reading today, we created a small collection. Thank you for your feedback on previous posts and engaging stories of creative writers. You will find some interesting pieces in this post.
ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications support all levels of writers, from beginners to the most accomplished ones collaborating to delight readers. We are grateful to 19,800+ contributors who choose our publications to host their stories, making our readers happy.
For writers seeing this collection for the first time, we published an AI-generated content policy informing our writers. We also established a new publication to cater to the needs of writers using AI tools for content development.
Yesterday we published the conduct guidelines for the Lampshade of Illumination. If you are using AI tools for writing and editing, this article can be helpful. If you plan to contribute to the new publication, please check it before submitting your stories.
Please also review the policy, as it is important for writers using AI software.
As Illumination readers prefer only human-generated content, we created a new publication to support our writers experimenting with these tools. The new publication is called the Lampshade of Illumination to support writers invested in AI tools.
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We recently celebrated Illumination’s 3rd anniversary. Illumination was established by Dr Mehmet Yildiz on 19 March 2020. Our editor Aiden compiled a few great stories in his piece and created a short YouTube video for us. My Tributes to Illumination’s 3rd Anniversary
ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled engaging and informative stories from our unique pub Illumination-Curated, supporting experienced writers. ILLUMINATION Reading Club #2: Curated articles from writers of Illumination Integrated Publications on Medium for avid readers
Our goal for creating these collections is to give readers many options and to support writers in growing their audience by introducing them to avid readers on Medium and other platforms while offering enjoyable stories to interested readers.
Here is the latest collection from the ILLUMINATION Amplifiers.
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Curated Collection #138, Curated Collection #137, Curated Collection #136, Curated Collection #133, Curated Collection #132, Curated Collection #131,
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ILLUMINATION Reading Club, Curated Book Chapters of Illumination #01, Outstanding Stories — Volume 90, Outstanding Stories — Volume 91.
Sample collections posted by ILLUMINATION Amplifier.
Hand-Picked Articles #190, Hand-Picked Articles #191, Hand-Picked Articles #192, Hand-Picked Articles #193, Hand-Picked Articles #194
The team posted 25 collections this year. Other collections from different editors
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10 Inspiring Stories Published on Illumination Gaming Publication
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Beginners gradually improve their skills by learning from the experience of accomplished writers. We don’t censor content as long as your stories meet Medium rules. Our rules are stated in the following policies.
Dr Mehmet Yildiz has interviewed several top writers. The new interview is with John D. Leavy who is a published author of multiple books. An Interview with John D. Leavy, Best-Selling Author
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Medium seems to plan monetizing external readings in 2023. Our editor Aiden (Illumination Gaming), posted an informative story and created a YouTube video. My Perspectives on the Possible Monetization of External Views on Medium in a YouTube Video. We hope it happens in the new year.
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You will find valuable stories from our regular writers in this collection. Please enjoy.
Here’s How Gayle Aged Gracefully.
Incredibly Talented People Think They’re Stupid Tim Denning
Read This Piece if You Want to Get Your Life on Track David Gerken
I Built Six Figure Writing Business. You Can Too. Here’s How. Ayodeji Awosika
How I Write +5,000 Words Almost Every Day Sinem Günel
So You Think You Have All the Freedom, America? Anastasia Frugaard
10 Benefits of Being a Highly Sensitive Person Kristie Leong M.D.
Amiss Digital Solutions And Their Paradoxical Effect On Health Equity Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
From Irresolution to Perseverance Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
What’s Your Net Worth? Cedric Johnson, PhD
I Bought A Movie Ticket And This Is What Happened Dr. Preeti Singh
These 11 Simple Actions Reveal What Love Really Is (and What It Does) Dr. Audrey
In Defense of Positive Thinking Hollie Petit, Ph.D.
Self Love Is Difficult Christyl Rivers, Phd.
The World Famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Tara Desai PhD
The Devaluation of Family Engagement in Some Schools Series Dr. Deborah M. Vereen
One Step Closer to a Lyme Disease Vaccine Nancy R. Gough, PhD
Why Does a Covert Narcissist Constantly Change Even Entertaining Stories? Melissa Kalt, MD
Still Looking for That Dream Job? Maybe I Can Save You Some Time Roger A. Reid, Ph.D.
Have We Found the Money Tree? Ellen Clardy, PhD
Insights at the Intersection of Science, Art & Religion. Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
5 Reasons Dating is a Waste of Time Edward Robson, PhD
Are You Suffering Despair? Here’s How to Escape. Dr Michael Heng
Forest Flowers Found in Today’s Walk. Dr John Frederick Rose
New Rules and Old Rules for Writing MaryJo Wagner, PhD
What Most People Get Wrong About New Years Resolutions and What To Do Instead for 2022 Richelle Délia, PhD
One Simple Reason I Raise My Daughter In Spain Instead Of The US Livia Dabs RN,MSc
We’re Gonna Die!! Daily Ways I Calm My Brain (#9 is Reverse Gratitude) Monique Brennan MSc
The Case for What’s Possible: Disconnecting What’s Hardwired Barbara Castleton, M.A.
The Very Bearable Lightness of Being Rebecca Romanelli
Google’s Next Smartphone May Be Getting a Huge Upgrade Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Verità — Where Truth Is Always Welcome Joe Luca
Improving the Quality of Writing Using an Editorial Checklist ILLUMINATION
10 of Betty White’s Best Lines on the ‘Golden Girls’ as Rose Jennifer Geer
The Lies We Tell Ourselves and Others Bill Abbate
Here’s What People Fed Babies Before We Had Formula Bebe Nicholson
6 Ways A Black Person Can Tell A White Person Isn’t Racist Rebecca Stevens A.
How Early Reading Skills Contribute to a Child’s Development Gayle Kurtzer-Meyers
Hand-Picked Articles #134 ILLUMINATION Amplifier
Stay, Go, Fly Amy Christie
Five Regrets That Slipped Through My Fingers During My 30s Ange Dim
Outstanding Stories — Volume 84 ILLUMINATION-Curated
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My Wish For Mankind In 2022 Chasing Dreams
Don’t listen to the nay sayers Chidera Ifinta
People Are Literally Telling You How to Become a Full-Time Creator For Free Chris Wojcik
Why It’s Okay to Be Selfish Dwayne Adderley, MBA,LPQ Dwayneadderley.com
A Time for Leadership Colby Hess
The Stupidest Thing I Did for Love Colleen Sheehy Orme
Man is a Stagnate Form that Consciousness Has Outgrown. Lady Jhershierra
Making 2022 Successful Dave Smith
A Rhyme and a Reason Debra Emerson
A Centenarian Friend Died on New Year’s Eve Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Commitment Dr. Fatima Imam
Why I Just Say No to Productivity Porn EllenEastwood
Virgo Potens Francesco Rizzuto
This Story Is About You Angie Smartt
My Word For 2022 Is FOCUS Annelise Lords
Tinder Date Gone Wrong: A Shocking Story of How a Woman Murdered Her Date Aravind Balakrishnan
Why I Always Recommend Exercise for People with Depression Jessey Anthony
My “Secrets” To Building And Maintaining a Lean Fat-Burning Muscle-Machine Body! Rob Hourmont
Memories In The Melodies Ash
Everything Can Be a Life Lesson If You Allow Yourself to Keep Learning Benny Lim
10 Ways to Be a Better Writer In 2022 Brooke Ramey Nelson
Scientific Links Between Covid-19 and Alzheimer’s-Like Brain Impairment Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Thriving From Surviving Camille Grady
Upside Down World CARMEN F MICSA
Tainted Imad
“When did you get this spiritual?” İpeksu Durmaz
Fake It ’Til You Make It Is Dangerous Advice Jennifer McDougall
The Day I Witnessed My Friend Become a U.S. Citizen Jim Farina
Essential 3 Must-Know Golden Rules for Unlocking Success in the Corporate World Ekene Moses
2021 Was A Difficult Year Jim McAulay🍁
I Became a Top Writer in 3 Topics But Haven’t Got Any Benefits Yet. Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
if you want to earn well and fast, write about the most obvious topic Joachim Guth
It Never Rains John K Adams
The Body Keeps Score and I’m Tired of Its Numbers jules
Why There’s No Such Thing As a “Bad Trip” with Psychedelics Julia Blum
Clarification on Channeling Jodie Helm
Why Leaders Should Resist the Urge to Fix Everything Israrkhan
Politics, Ghostwriting, Adult Content, Bestseller Status, Writing Tips, and More Jacquelyn Lynn
I Lived in a Children’s Hospital with my Son. It Gave Me so Much Joy Jaja Requa
The Universal Laws of Profitable Email Marketing Jeff the Content Profit Coach
I Felt Like I Didn’t Exist Because of Social Media Jennifer
The Great Resignation Neil Mapes
My 2021 Medium Year in Review Noah Nelson
Types Of Employment Certificates Issued In Finland Nora
Isn’t She Lovely Nova Binx
How Monitoring Blood Markers Help Me Thrive Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Athlete of the Year H.D. Ingles
Nature Photographer, Novel Author and Poet Writes on Medium Øivind H. Solheim
Medium Is a Long Game Patricia Haddock
A Good Mentor Can Change Everything Ram Vegiraju
My Earnings in December On medium Patricia Vilchez
Get the Best Readership on Medium Paul Coogan
Sunshine And Moonbeams Ravyne Hawke
Why You Can’t Cancel Eminem Reid Gan
An Essay on the Strawberry Rose Malana
Development-Aid — a Poem Roxanne Barbour
I Manifested My Goal Using 5 Proven Techniques Sara Marium
The Greatest Thing I’ve Ever Bought Sohail
Need an Instant Confidence Boost? Make a List of Things You Are Good At Sudipto Chanda
13 Healthy Hiking Snacks for Your Next Hiking Sufyan Maan, M.Eng
Big Sean Compared Black Women to Deities — And I Have No Problem With it Khadejah
Why It’s Important to Honor Every Loss Kim Byrne
Curl Up With These Truly Outstanding Stories I’ve Read Recently KL Simmons
Who Are You Larry Nowicki
Life Isn’t Meant to Be Figured Out So Stop Trying Maggie Kelly
Do You Know People With Severely Compromised Health? I Do! Maria Rattray
For the New Year, Let’s Put the Customer Back in Customer Service Markus Scorelius
I See Anxiety and Fear as Friends Rather Than Enemies Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Farewell 2021 — Bring on the New Year!!! Melanie J.
How would you describe our world? (# 16) Michael Dalton
Black Diamond Series: Don’t Make Your Startup a People Problem Mika Tienhaara
Month 2 On Medium — $468.28 Earned — 16,045 Views Mike Lewis
Double-Edged Sword Misty Rae
Medium’s Paywall Is Ineffective Ms Fischer
5 Free Premium Services and Tools You Need In 2022 Neil
A Bit of Fire Suma Narayan
Let’s Dance Suntonu Bhadra
A Nasty Addiction to Going Viral Alexander Ziperovich
You Were Amazing, 2021 Sylvia Emokpae
The #1 Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself After a Devastating Breakup T Mann
Autism: A Processing Error, or a Different Operating System? The Silent Wave
The 2022 / 365 Challenge Tom C
A Fear of Growing Roots or a Journey to Find the Right Soil? Tony Leo
The Reason Why Fiat Money Has Made Us Slaves Upen Singh
The Reason Why Fiat Money Has Made Us Slaves
It’s time to face the deception and question
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Want Children? Too Many in U.S. Saying ‘No Thanks’ Vanessa Gallman
How to Sneak Exercise into Your Day When It Seems Impossible Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
The 2021 Recap — A Year Full Of Wins & Losses Vivek Naskar
Guaymas, 1971 Yonke54
6 Things to do Instead of Making New Year’s Resolutions Yousuf Rafi
Five Tips to Melt Visceral Fat and Have a Defined Belly Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Why Image Copyright Matter for Writers and Editors ILLUMINATION
Making the Most of It./ Choices. Pierre. Autistic & proud.
Accept Only Your Best in 2022 John Cunningham
Just Look up, First Look Adonis Richards
Anti-racism Training is Making Racism Worse? Umm, no. André Alyeska
Part II: Seeing With Cross Eyes Bonni Brodnick
I Was A Spoiled Only Child — And It’s Haunted Me Ever Since Brett CB
Online Meet-Ups Brooklyn Muse
How To Meet People While Traveling Solo Christine Lorelie
How Could Just Egg Achieve More Ethical Advertising? Danielle Hestand
How Success Stories Deceive Us (And How To Avoid It) Ozan Irturk
You GET A Fresh Start Like A Newborn Baby Destiny S. Harris
How To Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Count Eduard Sebastian
Parents: Do You Allow Your Kids to Have Unrestricted Internet Access? Edward John
3 Life-Lessons for Longevity We Can All Learn From the Life of Our Iconic Angel, Betty White Erin M.
Rain On The Windshield Is Like Tears Fanae-5, MS
Why Embracing Imperfection Should Be One of Your Top Resolutions for 2022 Farrah Smith
For Lasting Change, Focus on the Factors that Reinforce Your Habits Federica A.
The Problem Is Worse than a Big Woman Filip Cabra Makowski
The Importance of Being Picky on Who You Spend Your Time With Jordan Mendiola
Looking Backward Frank Moone
An Open Letter To Humans Stuck in Their Own Heads Frank T Bird
Tandoori Chicken and Pumpkin Pie Gauri Sirur
Want To Change Your Life And How You Desire To Live It? Gregory Reece-Smith
A Quick Guide To Setting Goals J.R. Heimbigner
Ode to the Sun God Tree Langdon
You Need To Plan Good Questions Not Goals James Raven
One idea, One success Jay aware
Want to Succeed? Start With Making Any Effort Towards Your Goal. Jennifer Pierce
This Was Written While Listening To Jim McAulay🍁
I Just Created My First Video On TikTok Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
I’m Moving To Europe Josie Timberlake
Hot in a hot car Judy Owens
You Forgot You Are Beautiful Julie Lynn
Men, Take Care of Your Mental Health Justin Stinnett
Enjoy Mindfulness for the Win Karen Schwartz
Arc Of History Randy Shingler
I Tried to Unplug My Family From Devices for One Day Rosa Walker
I Tried to Unplug My Family From Devices for One Day
Learn from my attempts to disconnect
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3 Unexpected Advantages of Knowing Your Personality Type Kristina Segarra
8 Stoic Quotes That Can Change Your Life Neeramitra Reddy
Technology is not the solution. Michael Chen
A Lesson from Nigella Lawson’s Cookery Show Midori by the Sea
5 Steps to Becoming a Successful Start-Up Mika Tienhaara
Ten Minutes a Day Rewired My Brain to See Life as a Glass Half Full Moryt Milo
Detrimental Effects of Immature AI Systems on Content Platforms Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The Making of a Poet Cathy Coombs
If the Obstacle Is the Way, I’m on the Right Track. Resistance Is Not Futile Lawson Wallace
Management Bug Eduardo Espinheira
How to Overcome Your Negative Karma Elena Cooper
If You Want a Successful Business, Never Ignore These 4 Sales Pillars Elizaveta Semenova
Does the world have an empathy problem? Francesco Carrubba
A good way to make Medium pay Haimish Mead
Emotional Intelligence. Make It A Priority in 2022. Your Success In Life Depends On It. Jennifer Thompson
25 Effortless Ways To Improve Your Life Today Mike Lewis
How I Made $2,782 Passive Income in 37 Days Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi
Your Best New Year’s Resolution Øivind H. Solheim
Does Quantity Really Trump Quality? Patricia Ross
Toxic Alpha Male Dating Coaches Are Ruining Dating For Young Men Personal Growth Lodge
How it feels to be stressed Pushpender Yadav
Are you Improvising or Improving? Or Neither? Shashi Sastry
Freelance Writing on Synergy ILLUMINATION
Cheating on Your Spouse Means You’re a Weakling Mysterious Witt
New Year, Old You Nicole Linke
Perform An Effective Stake Holder Analysis Nora
Grateful Even Though You’re Gone paulmartincurry
Driverless Cars — I Can’t Wait! Penny Grubb
Stoicism And Its Four Cardinal Virtues tarun bhatt
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, A Narrative, 1 Tomas Byrne
Exactly Equally Ulf Wolf
What Woody Allen Has Taught Me About Modernity W.A. Hayes
Does the Universe Think? Walt McLaughlin
It Only Takes One Case To Realize That the Pandemic Is Far From Over Napoleon
2 Funny Ways to Make More $$$ on Medium You, Me and Happiness
Are You Betty White or Joan Didion? Amy Sea
Festivities Is The Best Season To Rethink Broken Ties Aniket Saraf
Elon Musk Fired 3 Top Executives, Aiming to Make Twitter a Free-Speech Platform. Dr Mehmet Yildiz
My Wife Has Covid Symptoms Nour Alhakk
Maybe… Nova Binx
Make up to $3,000.00 an Article From These 3 Magazines Pamela Kazmierczak
Reduce Liver Cancer Risks with Healthy Lifestyle Choices Dr Mehmet Yildiz
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