Insightful and Heartfelt Articles I Enjoyed This Week

Summary

Trista, a new writer in the Illumination publication, shares her appreciation for the insightful and heartfelt articles written by her fellow writers, highlighting specific pieces that resonated with her this week.

Abstract

This week, Trista, a writer in the Illumination publication, has immersed herself in the works of her peers, expressing admiration for the depth and emotional resonance of their articles. She praises Daniella Mini for her exploration of stoicism and its relevance to current times, Aurora Eliam for her guidance towards hope and joy, and Kevin Buddaeus for his reflection on why he writes. Trista also appreciates KeepingItRealWithAnnick for her thoughts on conscious parenting, Michele Thill for her discussion on the importance of play in adulthood, and Marlane Ainsworth for her mindfulness insights inspired by the Beatles' "Let It Be." Additionally, she acknowledges Bill Abbate's guidance on personal vision and Kathryn A. LeRoy's piece on setting intentions through daily yoga practice. Finally, Trista extends gratitude to Chris Hedges for her efforts in marketing Illumination writers and looks forward to engaging with more incredible works in the future.

Opinions

Trista finds Daniella Mini's articles on stoicism highly pertinent and values her ability to connect philosophical quotes to everyday life.
She is inspired by Aurora Eliam's use of Eric Fromm's writings to instill hope, courage, and conviction during challenging times.
Trista admires Kevin Buddaeus' prolific writing and his supportive engagement with other writers.
KeepingItRealWithAnnick's article on conscious parenting provokes thought and highlights the importance of breaking free from old patterns.
Michele Thill's piece on play resonates with Trista, emphasizing the need for playfulness in adult life.
Marlane Ainsworth's mindfulness article, drawing from "Let It Be," encourages letting go of expectations to find answers.
Bill Abbate's article on personal vision is seen as timely and helpful in guiding individuals towards their life goals.
Kathryn A. LeRoy's discussion on setting intentions is appreciated for promoting an intentional way of living.
Trista expresses excitement and gratitude towards Chris Hedges' marketing efforts to spotlight Illumination writers.
Overall, Trista feels a deep sense of connection and awe for the community of writers in the Illumination publication and is eager to continue exploring their work.

Insightful and Heartfelt Articles I Enjoyed This Week

This week I enjoyed reading and getting to know so many amazing writers here in the Illumination publication. I am relatively new to the publication and it is a very new space on medium. However, I have felt so at home here and so in awe of the amazing beings that are here with us. Thank you all for sharing your hearts and your stories.

Here are a few articles that I really enjoyed this week:

I really have enjoyed reading @Daniella Mini articles on stoicism. It is a topic I really find pertinent to these times and she is a master of discussing in detail quotes by Seneca in this article. I love the points that she brings up and how she weaves examples from our own lives in so that we may apply it.

Another writer this week I have really come to enjoy reading is @Aurora Eliam, CMP She has a fantastic way of guiding us towards hope and joy, especially in these times. I love how she uses the writings of Eric Fromm to teach us about hope and to best cope and thrive in these times. Thank you Aurora for giving us more than hope, for giving us courage and conviction too.

I have had the joy of getting to know and reading the wonderful writer @Kevin Buddaeus I particularly enjoyed the article he wrote on why he writes. I have noticed that he really cares about other writers, shares about them and appreciates when they respond to his work. I appreciate that so much about him and I know that we can all learn so much from him as he is such a prolific writer.

Another author that has caught my attention is @KeepingItRealWithAnnick She wrote an amazing article on conscious parenting that was very thought provoking this week. I really appreciate her perspectives and what she brings to light in this article. We can often get stuck in old patterns. This really resonated with me. I thank her for writing about so many enlightening topics right now.

@Michele Thill wrote a beautiful piece this week about play. I loved this article so much because it brings up the fact that as adults we don’t think of play anymore. It is something that really should come back into our lives and she explores how we can do that right now. Thank you for your thoughful words Michelle!

@Marlane Ainsworth is a fantastic writer who focuses on mindfulness. I love how she talks about the Beatle’s song “Let It Be” and how we can let go of expectations for a while and let things flow. Then, answers will come. I find this is so important in the times we are living in now. It made me pause and think a lot about what I was expecting and how I could slow down right now.

I really appreciate @Bill Abbate I enjoyed reading his article this week on personal vision because I believe that it is the perfect time for us to really think about where we are going in life and what our vision is. How can we get there? He guides us through some steps to create our vision which are so helpful!

This article by Kathryn A. LeRoy, Ph.D. is one I really loved. I love how she talks about her daily yoga practice and how she sets intentions. I believe we are all starting to live a more intentional life and she helps us to see how we can go about that. Thank you for this beautiful article!

Finally, I want to give a big, big shout out to the lovely Chris Hedges 🦄 who is going above and beyond to help market Illumination writers! She shares in this article on how her efforts are going. I am excited to participate and learn more. Thank you Chris!

It was such a joy to read so many amazing articles and get to know so many talented writers. I’ll be back next week to share more!

With lots of love,

Trista

Insightful and Heartfelt Articles I Enjoyed This Week

The Difference Between What Is and What Can Be

Seneca’s advice is to prepare for both

Why Hope Is The Key To Our Survival And Sanity

How to find hope in times of uncertainty

5 Reasons Why I Write

Inspired to answer to the essence of my being

Life Narrative: Key to Conscious Parenting

Making sense and processing our past has an essential role in parenting

It’s a Beautiful Day in My Neighborhood … The Benefits of Play

As the saying goes, “All work and no play…”

Let it Be

Let what be?

Your Personal Vision

Where do you want to go?

This Is What Happens When You Set an Intention

When we set an intention, we take the first step. But, it’s only one step.

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