Curated Collection
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #14
Featuring some engaging stories that you may enjoy as well

I’ve compiled a total of 13 collections of my favorite ones packed with diverse stories for readers to explore. At the end of this post, you’ll find links to the older collections, offering a treasure trove of engaging reads across various topics. There’s a little something in there for everyone’s taste!
Today, Aiden spiced up his collections with a catchy name: “Look What Aiden Found Today.” I find it pretty amusing! I wish I had Aiden’s creative spark and work ethic; he’s quite the dynamo.
Yesterday, 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.
This month, I only wrote one story, and it hardly got any views, so I want to use my time for better activities like curating and writing my memoirs.
Today ILLUMINATION-Curators introduced some recently boosted stories. I believe you will find some great stories in that collection.
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.
Dr Yildiz finally managed to upgrade his main account and invited our readers to become Medium Friends. His aim is to delight readers by making our writers happier.
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.
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 crafted a fantastic story teaching our writers how to create a highly boosted story — I tip my hat to him for that! Today, he began spotlighting yet another highly boosted author. I believe it’s set for publication tomorrow, so stay tuned! Aiden’s research and insights are top-notch.
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.
Here are the latest collections of Aiden before re-branding them.
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 :-)
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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.
Type II Diabetes and Fatty Liver Disease in a Juicy Bottle Dr Mehmet Yildiz
When Blind Faith Became a Necessity Rebecca Romanelli
“What if your doctor told you this?” Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen and Behave? Mike Broadly, DHSc
Too Many People Want Risk-Free Lives. Then They Wonder Why They’re Deeply Unhappy. Tim Denning
Three Ways to Overcome Thinking Your Chronic Invisible Illness Is a Weakness Ruth Miller-Anderson PhD
Upside Down Frittata. Dr John Frederick Rose
The Aubergine Snack Dr. Preeti Singh
4 Research-Based Habits To Incorporate Into Your Life Now That Turn Your Life Around in 6 Months or… Gabriel Bar-Sawme, PhD
More Meaningful Than Any Degree Gail McNulty
Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness Keri Mangis
Food for Thought…Farro Libby Shively McAvoy
One Pair of Skates That Fulfilled Many Dreams Dr. Fatima Imam
A Vegan Tale: Respecting All Meat Eaters, I Am Not Superior ✅ Doc Samurai Sam
My Upma Rocks Surekha Chandrasekhar
You Are One Article Away From Hitting The ‘blogging jackpot’ Deni Sahaya
When Low Back Pain Shows Up and Reorders Your Life A Nkeonye Judith Izuka-Aguocha
Is Open AI’s Secret Project Q* A Threat To Humanity? Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups
Here’s Why Writing About Growing on Medium Is Hurting Your Growth Joy Ekere M.D.
Dancing Inside Pernoste & Dahl
3 Stress Reducers . . . Patricia Ross
3 Ways Great Art Enchants Us. Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD
American Authors In Exile II — Desolation ON the Gains — Morning Papers XXII Joanie Adams - Sightseer; Conjurer Of Words
Why Death Doesn’t Scare Me, But Disease Does bluesapphire
The Truth About Fantasy Tales Stephen Dalton
Your Efforts in Dating Won’t Equal the Outcome You Want Above The Middle
Of Godlings And Giants Philip Writes
JFK 60 Years Later: Five Key Lessons on Leadership for Gen Z (Part 1) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
The 1 window to always keep open in your life. No, not that Microsoft Windows! Ahmadou DIALLO ✪
ILLUMINATION Videos and Podcasts: Submission Guidelines 2023 Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Finding Joy in Being an Underachiever Alan Simpson
The Pandemic Albert Sundve
7 Pieces of Wisdom I Wish I Knew When I Was 18 Years Old Almar Tagara
The Monster Next Door: Who is Mr. Cruel? Alphonse J W
Divine Luminary Encounters Alize Henry
The Art of Napping Alfie does Medium
How To Increase Your Ability To Manifest Ancient SAGES
An Ode to Anyone Whose Experienced Toxic Management in the Workplace Andrea A
How I Use Cerasee Tea and Eucalyptus Oil To Prevent Mosquito Bites Annelise Lords
Permanence Bias Tricks You Into Giving Up — But No Matter What You Do, This Too Shall Pass Basil
Pokémon in Paradise Andrew Dart
San George vs Lara Croft: A Critical Examination of a Timeless Tale Becca Andrea
Make Your Thoughts Work for You Bill Abbate
Spente Le Stelle: The Stars Are Gone Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Flake Fey Block Wife
The Wedding Industrial Complex is Destroying our Idea of Love Brendan Charles
Unpacking the Difference: Intelligence vs. Wisdom Brenz Candelario
History of the Aspens Bill Petro
Directing a Mindset for a Blockbuster Life Charlene Ann Mildred
Each Misstep Leads You Closer to Success Chloe
I Once Turned Down a $100 Offer Christina Szeman
Monsters Reimagined: A Journey Through Modern Horror in Verse CJ Coop
I Refuse to Be Painted as a Woman Who Took Advantage of a Man for Years Colleen Sheehy Orme
Being Left on Read: Understanding the Emotions Behind Not Getting a Reply Christine Lorelie
As a Maker, to Speak David Pahor
A Reminder Not to Quit Writing Darlene López
Do You Yearn for More Confidence in Your New Alcohol-Free Life? Diana Leotta
Use These 8 Helpful Writing Tools To Make Your Editor Happy Elin Melaas
The Best People Support You When You’re Succeeding Destiny S. Harris
The Diffusion of Responsibility: Examining The Bystander Effect Ella Harris
The Art Of Perfectly Timed Catastrophising, As Told From The Doctor’s Office Ellen “Jelly” McRae
7 Lessons — I Adopted from Sun Tzu’s Art of War to my Startup Eric Fung
Being Successful at Anything is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Eva Luna
Why Are Old People Committing Suicide? Floyd Mori
Key Ingredients for Lasting Love Emily Chan — Life and love sharing
Three Shameless And Simple Habits That Make Me More Socially Popular Francis E
This Potted Life Gary Kokaisel (Pixel Floyd)
A Serendipitous Encounter by the Sea Hasnain A
The Power of Mindset: How Your Beliefs Can Shape Your Reality Hass Leonid 👨🎨 Books Lover 📚 Lifehacker 🐱💻
Billy the Man Harry Hogg
Mojang Is Doing Another Mob Vote For The Next Major Minecraft Update Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
I Stopped Trying to Quit Coffee. Here’s What Happened. Hudson Rennie
A Blueprint for Selling Self-Published Books J.R. Heimbigner
How Can You Best Help Others James Boylan
A Story About Toughness James Michael Wilkinson
An Open Apology to the Fans of ‘The View From the Window of my Tiny Stone Cottage’ Story Jay Squires
BikoStar, Manna, and Mfundo — The New Music Star! Jamen Mendes
Selling the Sizzle: The Art of Persuasion in Marketing Jeannette Koczela Content Curator for Life Coaches
The Truth Why Most Long-Term Relationships Fail No One Talks About Jessey Anthony
Raining Mindfulness Jo Ann Harris, Writer of Daily Musings
I Almost Ghosted My Friends Jenny Alexander
Things That Go Bump in the Night-Are You a Believer? John Whye
10 Things That Convinced Our Company To Incorporate AI at Work Josef Cruz
Two Foxes Climb Through A Fence Julie Handy
Finding Beauty in Slow and Simple Living: Lessons from an Unlikely Friendship Kristen Cox
Read This If You Feel Like A Failure Kurtis Pykes
How To Conquer Any Fear In 5 Steps Kingsley Asuamah
With All That’s Going On, Why Are We Obsessing over Travis and Taylor? Lawson Wallace
The Cosmic Tea with Elizabeth Marie Filkin Leah Welborn
“More than Ink: The Pen as a Harbinger of Progress” Marie Grace, Ph.D.
Apply the Protean Lifestyle to Enliven Old Age Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
Harnessing the Mystical Power of Rosemary in Spellwork Marta Henriques
Living In Blue Zone: Firsthand Experience Livia Dabs RN,MSc
How To Be a Man’s PEACE (These 7 Things WORK Every Time!) Matthew Coast
How to Turn Adversity into Opportunity with a Splash of Optimism Maz Roselyn De Roxas, MBA
How I got rid of depression and saved my business Merve Erçin
My First Time at the New Chipotle Ms. CAPM
If Nasar Karim
When We Laugh at Ourselves Obinna Uruakpa
The Echoes of Life Øivind H. Solheim
Why I Decided to Go All In Parenteeny — teenagers can do more
Pest Wars: How Sound Can Save Crops, Planes, and Our Sanity Pavle Marinkovic
The Future of Counseling and Psychotherapy Paddy Murphy
Consistency Is The Key To Freedom Without Consequence Petrichor
From Linear Regression to Shapley — A Journey into Model Interpretability Pratyush Khare
Thanksgiving Brooklyn Muse (editor)
Squeezing the Orange Rebecca Berry
Spectacular Pessmists Failures and The Art of Celebrating Small Wins Ram Mo
What is the meaning of beauty? Rene Volpi Jr.
Live In Such A Way That — People Long For Your Company As Long As You Live: S.a.n.a.h
How to Find Your Way in Life Shawn Day
The Joy of Meaningful Work Suresh Sangwan Saru
4 Big Reasons Why I Choose to Live in a Chilly Room Sergi Slavich
Exploring the Relationship Between Culture and Reading Susan Johnson:
I Tried Tasty Meal Prep Subscriptions over the Summer: These Are My Eye-Opening Discoveries Talya Adams
The Revolution is Microscopic The One Alternative View
99% Of Regretted Decisions Miss This Simple First Step Tim Dahi
What’s The Use Of Having The Whole World Without Health? tim8888
The Astonishing World of Insect Engineers Tom Kane
I gave up the idea of perfection and life’s easy now. The Mbbs Boy
Dead Easy 5-Minute Rules to Building Happiness Everyday Triparna
5 Simple but Effective Steps To Succeed At Life Tyler Lubben
From Employee to Solopreneur — Making the Leap Victor Oh
Happiness above everything else Vipin Labroo
Stories of Decades from the Back Deck Valerie Minor (Valerie the Wallflower)
The Problem with ‘Fake it Till You Make it’ Wesley van Peer
4 Mindful Decisions That Reduced My Overthinking to Almost Zero Yash Prakash
To Open Your Mouth, Or Keep It Closed? Zen Conqueror
3 Lessons That Taught Me About How To Set Boundaries. Zondra Dos Anjos
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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