Curated Collection
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #13
Featuring some engaging stories that you may enjoy as well

Nowadays, I write less but read and curate more to achieve more productive and fulfilling outcomes on this platform. For new readers and writers, I explained the reasons here. This month, I only wrote one story, and it hardly got any views, so I want to use my time for better activities.
I have already created 12 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.
Today, a story of Dr Yildiz felt tailor-made for me, arriving just as I’ve been contemplating penning my life’s memoirs and seeking inspiration from the ones I’ve devoured. His concise yet impactful narrative has inspired me and provided practical insights to dive into this venture. Interestingly, my first story on Medium followed the thematic memoir style he has detailed, and it’s garnered the highest views to date — a testament to the power of your guidance. Writers and readers cannot miss out on this one.
As you may have noticed, I became a Medium Friend (FoM). I was reluctant initially but Dr Mehmet Yildiz finally convinced me. I will write about it soon as I still have some mixed feelings. Dr Yildiz wrote an inspiring story about it.
Our friend Aiden followed took the plunge and joined Medium Friends groups. He wrote a funny story about being a FoM. You may find his narration and enthusiasm captivating.
Please watch out for deceiving and growing scammers on this platform as they act very tricky. Some readers believed them as they sound very confident using writers photos and profile names.
What can we do about scams and spam accounts?
Regarding these scams, Dr Mehmet Yildiz (my mentor and my reason to join Medium) wrote a very impactful, educative, and important story nudging Medium’s senior leadership today. I encourage you to read this story and raise your concerns so that this nuisance can be addressed timely before many readers like me leave this insecure platform. You may also read about the incident of our lovely friend Shirley Willett on that vital story.
Here is what I said in the story.

These fraudulent accounts lack followers and haven’t authored any stories themselves. They are non-members with no star or heart icons in their profile names.
Aiden created a lovely story to educate our writers on writing a boostable story. My hats off to him. Today, he started featuring another highly boosted author. I think he will publish it tomorrow. So stay tuned and learn from his research and insights. He is very smart bloke.
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
I also introduce new writers at the end of the collections. Please give them a warm welcome.
A Few Quick Updates for New Readers and Writers
If you have seen these bulletins you can quickly skip them but we need to show them to new writers and readers. , you can quickly skip them,
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 are the latest collections.
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 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.
Our editor Surekha Chandrasekhar also created a new collection of her budding pub ILLUMINATION’s Nutrition which we call our virtual kitchen as it is full of delicious recipes. I plan to post some of my vegemite recipes from Down Undr soon but Aiden calls me silly :-)
Let’s Share the Following Lists First
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I’ve chosen not to create a list today for a reason: there hasn’t been much engagement or sharing of these lists. Until I witness increased sharing and engagement, I prefer to invest my time in areas that demonstrate higher impact.
Enjoy My favorite stories from ILLUMINATION publications today
I believe you will find relevant and enjoyable pieces from this collection covering many topics.
Spente Le Stelle: The Stars Are Gone Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The song, “Spente Le Stelle,” was not sung by Emma this time but by İhsan Ekber and Tuğba Mankal with the TED Symphony Orchestra.
Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen and Behave? Mike Broadly, DHSc
The Critical Need to Help Seniors Feel Less Isolated by Helping Them Feel That They Matter Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
Beyond the Stars to Our Core: Unveiling Earth’s History with AI and Aspiring for a Unified Future Shalise S. Ayromloo, PhD
The Double Face of Positivity: Unraveling Toxic Positivity Antonio Segovia, MD.
There’s a New Sea of Thieves Game Mode Which Allows You to Play in a Private Server Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
So…You Want to Write a Book? James Alexander, MATheol, MA, PhD
High-Quality Visuals Make or Break Reader Engagement Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD
The Most Useful Life Hacks I’ve Found in the Last 12 Months Tim Denning
The Power of Nutrition for Health: Insights from a Certified Nutritionist in Norway Elin Melaas
Against the Plane of Gravity Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
Meeting the Deadline by Using Old Methods of Research Dr. Fatima Imam
7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Coping With Painful Emotions Dr. Liz White
The Science Behind Dreams of Teeth Falling Out Dr. Seema Patel (PhD)
New Discoveries that Redefine our View of Diet, Weight Gain, Exercise, and Health Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D.
Fasting Can Lower the Risks of Infections and Speed Up Recovery Dr Mehmet Yildiz
‘How to Fix Your Entire Life Following These Steps’ Self Help Hoax Maria Marmo
Time Rifts-29: Journey / Cornered [3] Frank Ontario | empathy, logic, love.
Our Dutch Trump, Geert Wilders, Won the Elections. But Is that Really Bad News? Desiree Driesenaar
JFK 60 Years Later: Thanking the 35th President on Thanksgiving Day (Part 4) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
A Relationship Story Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier)
Cheesy Christmas. Dr John Frederick Rose
Why Tipping Culture Is Bad For Everyone Martin Vidal
One Most Vital Yet Often Neglected and Less Spoken Aspect of Health Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Newscapsule for the Month of October 2023 Jairam R Prabhu
These 5 Powerful Mindset Shifts Will Change Your Life David Tighe
The Eras. Poem | by A Shayens Abran | Medium A Shayens Abran
Freedom: 7 Things I Stopped Caring About Adam Dornan
Removing Self AGRoberts
Light Upon Light, A Universe Enveloped Ahmed Bari | Enthusiast of Psychology and God
Weathering Life’s Storms: Finding Hope and Growth Alma Thurber
The Fundamental Principle Of SPIRITUAL Law That Have Been HIDDEN From You…. Ancient SAGES
That Mind Boggling Area We Call Space Andra Forbes
Successful Content Creators Have These 7 Personality Traits Almar Tagara
Your Emotions Matter Anurag Paul
The Real History of “Black Friday” Ammara Hassan
This Is The Next Step You Need To Take If You Want To Chase Your Dream Life Benny Lim
The Impact of Lion’s Mane on Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Production in the Brain Aurora
Embracing Nature’s Reality Berna A.
Intelligence, Knowledge, and Wisdom Bill Abbate
Three Reasons I Love Trail Running: Reflections From My Morning Miles Brian Rock
Common Things Husbands Say After They Are Caught Cheating Cecilia Williams
The Power of Physical Workouts: Nourishing Mind, Body, and Soul Brenz Candelario
Building Unicorns of a Billion-Dollar Startup Charlene Ann Mildred
How to Use Dating Apps Without Hurting Your Mental Health Chinmay Kumar Choudhury
How I’m Going To Convince Myself I’m the Type of Person Who Finishes What They Start Christina Piccoli
How To Take Advantage of the Power of Intuition Christina Sponias
How To Get the Most Out of Each Visit to the Doctor Citizen Reader
Piecing Together a Multicolored Life Chloe
Mayor Tom Tate is Robbin’ the ‘Hood’ DC Crawford
Which Americans Donate the Most Money to Charity Deborah Camp
Unleash Your Inner Maverick: Break Free from Monotony or Stay Stuck Forever Dennis De Silva
How Writers Can Use Ethnographic Research to Create Original and Valuable Content Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Unlucky demon Dragos
Learned Helplessness In Trauma Victims Ella Harris
Sarah’s Tale of Love and Strength Emily Chan — Life and love sharing
Remember Colin Kaepernick Kneeling Floyd Mori
Good to Great Francis de Geus
Three Surprising Tips To Write More If You’re A Beginner Now Francis E
“Me, Myself & I”: Healthy, Wealthy, & Wife Fred: Almost Famous
Uncovering the Importance of Cow Dung in African Customs. Freda Savahl
Optimizing Cerebral Blood Flow Can Enhance Brain Health and Cognitive Function Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Why Billionaires Love MrBeast Fruit
The #1 Easiest, Most Life-Changing Lesson I Gained from Couple’s Counseling Gigi Stella
Alcohol and Hip Fractures | by Gill McCulloch Gill McCulloch
Introduction To Computer Networking (For a Killer Engineering Career) Igor Jovanovic M.Sc.
A Writing Spell Immersive Reading
37 Hours in Boston Jason G
One Small Step to a Better World Jennifer Lancaster
“Prenup or No Marriage!” Yes, Ladies Sign the Damn Paper Jessey Anthony
God’s Work is Being Shown To Me Regularly James Boylan
Hypnagogic Hallucinations: A Follow-up Story Jo Ann Harris, Writer of Daily Musings
Introducing Felicia an Event Designer With An Eye For Creating Judy Musgrove ~ Blogger, Entrepreneur, Writer
The Perils Of An Addiction To Travel Julie van Maanen
Does Your Superhero Also Throw Slippers? Kelly Serra
Thumbs Up Kevin Byrne
2 Strategies to Achieve More in Less Time Karina
Why Your Shitty Days Aren’t Just OK Wesley van Peer
A Six-Step Plan to Help You Finish This Year With A Bang Khushi Anand
People Want to Get Close to Nature, but They Don’t Weigh the Risks Lawson Wallace
For The Love Of Spain Liam Ireland
The Married Female Doctor Fell in Love With a Prisoner, Then His Body Burned Black in a Prison Cell Lioness Rue
You only get one mind a lifetime, take care of it. Majeedat_abdul
I’m not Isabel Allende Margie Hord de Mendez
How to Create Your Success Story with the Power of Habits and Mindset Maleesha Perera
The Spiritual Significance of Butterflies Marta Henriques
Is Childhood Verbal Abuse as Damaging as Childhood Physical or Sexual Abuse? Melody Thomas
Why You Don’t Need To Be Smart, Sexy, or Wealthy To Start Your One-Person Business Michael Lim
4 Tips to Help You Shine in the 4th Quarter — of 2023 Michele Thill
Saying No Is Power. Saying No Out Of Habit Is A Weakness. Maya Sayvanova
The Law of Cause and Effect Mikael Tashi
Game of Thrones: Realms of Code in Conflict Muralikrishnan Rajendran
10 Relationship Tips From a Guy With 10 Failed Relationships Nikola Maharajh
Here’s What Being Homeless Taught Me. Old School Crypto
Turning Procrastination into Action: Overcoming Obstacles to Growth Parenteeny — teenagers can do more
Let Go… Poonam Vashist
My Wife Attended a Scout Jamboree Prasanna Srinath Subhasinghe
Nutrition Experts Discover Valuable Insights into Mindful Eating in Kids Rabia Akram
The One Superfood You Should Eat Every Day for Radiant Skin! Rma Kaushal
Live-in Relationships: Navigating the Dreamy Steps of Cohabitation Pal Dru Koi
Do Your Mind a Favour and Shield Yourself From the Office Workaholic Roberta Patellaro
Am I The Only One Who Thinks The Screwball Challenges Are Just Plain Idiotic? Rodney McGill
Put Aside Your Pride — Set Down Your Arrogance — And Remember The Day Of Resurrection: S.a.n.a.h
My 10 Habits To Increase Daily Performance & Productivity Sally Cravo
Master the 7 Areas of Life to Live a Full Life Sandra D
My Learning about FAM: A Benign Breast Tumor Rudi Widiyanto
One Simple Trick for Nailing an Intro or Short Article Sanjay Singhal
What Changed with the Covid Years Sharon Johnson
The Mirror Of Generational Reflection Shyamashree Acharya
Do Not Go Gentle Into That 9–5 Startup Lab
The Widening inequality SURYASH KUMAR
How Survivorship Bias Colors Our World: Impact and How to Overcome It Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups
How I Built a $250K/Year Digital Marketing Agency On Fiverr Tara Fitness 🔥 she/her
A Man for Whom Nothing Mattered Text and Image Creator Matthew Bamberg
Organisms Create — Nature Annihilates The One Alternative View
The Less Is More in Life The Uplifting Essayist: I Seek to Uplift Your Life
Be Your Child’s Spiderman, Not Green Goblin Woman at 40 🦋
Scammers Are Said to Be Behind September Earnings Bubble Burst Yana Bostongirl
The E Word Tom Addison
Genome Sequencing to Good Health Warren Brown
Have 95% of NFTs become “worthless” ? tim8888
As usual, want to finish this collection with a topic close to my heart, as I explained in the story. This important piece hardly got any views for unknown reasons. I hope some readers find it thorough these posts. I lost my hope on Medium’s problematic distribution system depriving my readers.
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.
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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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