Curated Collection
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #10
Featuring some engaging stories that you may enjoy as well
As mentioned before, I decided to write less but read and curate more to achieve more productive and fulfilling outcomes on this platform. But today, I wrote a short story on something close to my heart. It is my first story for this month. I hope a few people get a chance to see it. Let’s see how it goes.
I have already created nine collections with lists allowing readers to find interesting stories. The links to older collections are at the end of this post if you want to find some great stories from them. They cover eclectic topics. There might be something for everyone in them.
As you may have noticed, I became a Medium Friend (FoM). I was reluctant initially but Dr Mehmet Yildiz finally convinced me. He wrote an inspiring story about it. I believe you will enjoy it very much as I did.
Our good friend Aiden followed our path and took the plunge yesterday. He even wrote a funny story about being a FoM. You may find his narration and enthusiasm captivating.
And watch out scammers as they attempt to deceive our readers.
These fraudulent accounts typically lack followers and haven’t authored any stories themselves. They are non-members with no star or heart icons in their profile names.
Today, I have chosen some inspiring, informative, engaging, insightful, memorable, or heart-warming stories from ILLUMINATION publications.
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.
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.
If you have time and are looking for more stories, you may also check the new collection created by ILLUMINATION-Curators, listed by Aiden (Illumination Gaming), and posted by ILLUMINATION editors.
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.
Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3, Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6, Volume 7, Volume 8, Volume 9, Volume 10, Volume 11, Volume 12, Volume 13, Volume 14, Volume 15, Volume 16, Volume 17, Volume 18, Volume 19, Volume 20
A Few Quick Updates for New Readers and Writers
ILLUMINATION editor posted a new newsletter. We also introduced new writers.
ILLUMINATION-Curators curated a powerful story on privacy today.
You may also check the list of their boosted stories.
ILLUMINATION editors introduced some great writers. You may check out their profiles and explore their fabulous stories.
Meet Seda Anbarcı, Meet Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi, Meet Jozsef Kovacs, Meet Davor Katusic. Meet Thomas Allen Moon, Meet Sneha Nagre, Meet Zondra Dos Anjos, Meet Ani Vals Meet Ammara Hassan. Meet Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups Chosen Stories from Omni Essence, Editorial Profile of InYah
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.
Aiden also started curating fascinating stories. Here is his latest collection.
And remember to join his exciting Discord server.
Our chief editor Dr Mehmet Yildiz, upgraded our publication accounts ILLUMINATION and ILLUMINATION-Curators, as well as his tech account Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech), making them Friends of Medium. 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 Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
I liked an interview story by Dr Mehmet Yildiz featuring Luay Rahil, a writer whose tales often set the ILLUMINATION stage ablaze.
I also like this book review of Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi. If you are a book author, you may contact Dr Yildiz as he really does great reviews. He even wrote the foreword of my gaming book. Here is his great review today.
Our supportive editor, famous nutritionist, Elin Melaas, created her first collection earlier. Elin also created the Invisible Series.
Let’s Share the Following Lists First
I recently learned to create a list from our good editor friend Aiden, so please share it on your social media to spread the word and love. Before starting to review the stories, I would like to ask you to share these lists. I spent a fair bit of time creating these shareable lists.
Please spend a few seconds tweeting them or posting them to LinkedIn or Facebook so that more readers can find these stories. Here is what the share button looks like.
Enjoy My favorite stories from ILLUMINATION publications today
I believe you will find relevant and enjoyable pieces from this collection covering many topics.
How to Slow Down Subjective and Objective Cognitive Decline Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Why and How to Boost Nitric Oxide: An Approach to Better Heart and Brain Health Mike Broadly, DHSc
Can We Lose Fat and Gain Muscle At the Same Time? Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D.
Who Is in Charge Here?–How Our Minds Control the Body Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi
What Happened to Ebonics? Matthew Bamberg
My Recent Unexpected Heart Attack Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
The Day I Officiated at a Lesbian Wedding Cedric Johnson, PhD
Embracing Knowledge Humility: Navigating the Dunning-Kruger Effect in the Workplace K. Joseph
A True Account of my Interaction With an Extraterrestrial Being Rebecca Romanelli
The Birth of a Mother Prashansa Gadgil
The Most Powerful Morning Routine I’ve Found After 4+ Years of Experimenting Alex Parker, Ph.D
Blood, Legends, and the Quest for Eternal Youth Hendy Wijaya, MD
3 Ways Great Art Enchants Us. Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD
Check Out This Insane Unannounced Intel CPU Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Bizarre Things to Do in 2024 That’ll Probably Piss People Off Tim Denning
The Value of Mortality Joseph Anwana
Perimenopause: Crazy Symptoms No One Told Me About Libby Shively McAvoy
The Alchemy of Cold Tea and Hot Creativity. Jussi Luukkonen — your curiosity guide
It’s Kinda Hard to Believe but Drinking Water Just Prolonged My Life. A Nkeonye Judith Izuka-Aguocha
Woken by Lunar Eclipse. Dr John Frederick Rose
JFK 60 Years Later: ‘We choose to go to the moon’ (Part 3) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
How to Identify a Technology Wave, Ride It, and Forge a Multi-Hundred Billion Dollar Global… Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups
150th Story| Medium Is My Friend tarun bhatt
Learn Like a Pro: How Meta-questions Can Make You Smarter Kristie Leong M.D.
25 Years of Entrepreneurial Adventure in Information Technology Business Jozsef Kovacs
I’m sorry… A Shayens Abran
The Unparalleled Power of Pressure, Pivoting, and Prioritization Aaron M. Kippins
If I Could Choose the Kind of Storyteller I Could Be, I Would Be Him Aleksandra M. Killy
Intermittent Fasting Unexpectedly Changed My Life Almost Overnight Alma Thurber
Why Business Organizations Must Implement the Zero Trust Security Strategy and Execute It… David Pui
Unlocking Serenity: How the 6 Habits of Stress-Free Individuals Transformed My Life Aman Jain
We Need to Let Go of The Fantasy of ‘The Perfect Romance.’ Angelica Mendez
Stand Tall Never To Be Shaken Anim Bharadwaj
What The United Nations Should Know About POVERTY! Annelise Lords
Human Fingerprints: Unique Stamp of Nature (Part-1) Amir Bibi
Whereby The Rebel, You consent; I do Not. — The Intermates Series Joanie Adams - Sightseer; Conjurer Of Words
The Sandwich Maker Harry Hogg
This New Behavioral Pandemic is taking over the human race. Anuj Sarita
The Fear of Knowing What We Really Want Asanda
Queer Organisms: Nature’s Lesson for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Social Norms and Social Media Bill Abbate
How Would You Like to Spend a Night in Shrek’s Swamp? Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Life has many twists!!! Asif
Why We Got Commitment Wrong (and What It Really Means) Basil
Why Changing Scenery While Working May Be the Productivity Hack You Are Missing Bell Dae
How to Trust Yourself More in Tough Life Decisions Boateng Sekyere
The Temptation Of Cake Carol Townend
Panic! At The Spreadsheet Charlene Ann Mildred
Heat Waves Can Be Deadly for Those With Mental Health Issues Chinmay Kumar Choudhury
Death Becomes Her Chloe
Why I Stopped Using a Fitness Tracker Christian Alberto Ledesma
The Conversation about Aging You Need To Have With Your Parents Citizen Reader
An American in Holland Crystalclearcandace
Is This The End of Personal Blogs? Deni Sahaya
Is This The End of Personal Blogs?
Exploring the Evolution of Blogging in the Digital Age
medium.com
A Love Letter from My Past Darlene López
“Starseed (She)” Dranéa
What Does It Mean If Medium Views Suddenly Spike? Floyd Mori
Inspiration for the Writing Life FranMorelandJohns
Ephemera Gabby Savage
Celebrities Are NOT Role Models, Stop Putting Them On Pedestal Gia
Addiction Is Never a Choice, and Some Unfortunate People Start on This Road Before Birth Gill McCulloch
Meditation Can Boost the Cortical Thickness in the Brain and Prevent the Thinning of It Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Prost to Perfection: Oktoberfest 2023 Unleashes Bavarian Bliss and Beer Bonanza! Giovanni Puglisi
You’ll Stop Making Excuses When You Read What This Man Had to Go Through Glyn Bawden
Become Undefeatable: How to Open Your Mind and Be the Best Version of Yourself GrowthLodge.Com
Getting Fired May Be Your Best Option Jake Roper
The Human Word! Jamen Mendes
What Do The Words I Am Mean To You James Boylan
The Comparison Trap Jenny Alexander
Kindness Is Its Own Reward John Whye
Get Paid Playing Video Games At Home! Deon Christie
Let It Be-Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff John Whye
I Switched To A 4-Hour Work Week As A Freelancer Jyotishree
The Lambeau — Lager? Kurt Dillon
The Law Of Fortitude Lashon Byrd
The Money Witch, Jessie Susannah Karnatz Leah Welborn
A handbook for murderous dictators. Lewis C.
The Undercover Writer Liam Ireland
The Truth About Fairy Tales Stephen Dalton
The Art Of Writing Liam Ireland
Only For Lazy Writers: Write Compelling Content With Less Sweat & Fewer Words Lipika Sahu
Peaceful Methods of Resolving International Disputes and The Current Situation in Gaza Ammara Hassan
Poem! Symphony of Beauty Lovely Poems
Missed Your Window of Opportunity? Here’s Some Good News Lucas Hawthorne
Take the Icky and Make it Chic Lynda Coker
Counter-Strike 2 Has Officially Been Released Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
How I Found My True Calling Madiha Sultan
Are Your Actions And Words Aligned? Mayalmaiva
The Secret Job Market Mer Ruiz
The Allure Of The Horse Michael Thorn
Do Less & Get More Done Mikael Tashi
Emotional Baggage Claim Molly Pearce
The Gorgeous Man Was Married Nanna Says
Why do I feel so bad for yelling at my dog? Napoleon
Traveling in India: Expectations Vs Reality Nathan Chen
Is Love Evil? Nathaniel Shaw
5 Simple Ways To Feel Motivated Naveen Kumar Thangavel
How to Improve Your Life Radically by Walking? Nikola Ojdanić, Ph.M.
Morning thoughts Parenteeny — teenagers can do more
Your Past Matters: Yesterday Will Be The Reason You Survive Today Petrichor
Climate Solution — Trees Pierre. Climate change & solutions.
What The 2% Of People Have That The 98% Is Missing Rima Eneva
What The 2% Of People Have That The 98% Is Missing
One skill creates a massive difference
medium.com
What Is a Fish Herb? Ritu
Mental Stress of Being a BROWN Girl Rma Kaushal
Remembering 0.9 S.E. Fairbanks
“Afraid Your Spouse Will Leave You?” Do This. Samshe Alam
Losing Someone You Love — Navigating The Grieving Process Sandra D
If You’re a Father With a Daughter, Read This Sanjay Singhal
Why Is Consistency Important? 4 Powerful Mind Shifts To Be Consistent Sarita Mian
A House Divided Senetta Diane
Power of Meditation: Transforming My Life Shahzaib Malik
The Man Who Changed My Life 180. Shireen Low
Greeting Cards Shlee
A comma in the sentence called “life” Soham Ganguly
What are Cities and Where Do They Stop? Stef van den Tweel
Bring Your Writing to Life With Research Susan Johnson:
Customer Love for Sale. The worst marketing idea Svyatoslav Biryulin
Till Death Do Us Part…Until It Did The One Alternative View
10 Powerful Strategies To Develop Emotional Toughness And Thrive In A Challenging World Tyler Lubben
The Wisdom of Autumn Leaves Valerie Minor (Valerie the Wallflower)
Corporations Have Too Much Sway in America Veritas Civis
Why Adult Learners Get Anxious About Attending Training Courses Wendy Scott
The Vacation Story Continues. | At the Stroke of Midnight. writingelk
10 Days of Silence — My Vipassana Retreat Experience Wyeth Austin
And I want to finish this collection with a topic close to my heart, as I explained in the story.
Understanding Ischemic Heart Disease and How to Stay Heart-Healthy Mike Broadly
Thank you for reading these stories, engaging with the ones that resonated with you, and sharing them on your social platforms.
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.
About Me
I am a retired scientist in his mid-70s and a new writer on Medium, but I am not new to writing. As a giveback activity, I volunteered to be an editor for Illumination publications, supporting many writers recently joining Medium like me.
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