Curated Collection
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #17
Featuring some engaging stories that you may enjoy as well

Season’s Greetings to all our cherished readers and fellow writers! Here in Australia, we celebrate Boxing Day with abundant joy and blessings. While festivities abound, I personally steer clear of the bustling shopping rush, mindful of past incidents where unfortunate accidents occurred. May your celebrations be filled with merriment and safety.
Like countless people, I enjoy celebrating Christmas and New Year with my children and grandkids but like Seda Anbarcı I also look at their flip sides. You may check out this story to learn about those issues affecting our health, economy, and environment.
Today was a riot reading Aiden’s cheeky story. His mastery of words and artful venting of frustrations through humor had me in stitches. It seems he’s unearthed a relatable sentiment shared by many writers. I wish I could give a thousand claps for this story.
He 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. His Christmas special is quite something with juicy stories. I can’t match mine to his.
Special Welcome to New Writers from the Chief Editor
Our workholic chief today worked several hours to add new writers and welcome them in a special story.
I also added the list of writers our doc processed today. You can give them a warm welcome and connect with them. They will be happy.
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. Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V2
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. Celebrating My Reading Anniversary with My Upgraded Subscription to New Medium Friendship
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. I Took the Plunge and Became a Friend of Medium (FoM) Yesterday.
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. Urgent Notice: Beware of Fake Accounts Impersonating Influential Writers
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. Scam and Spam Accounts on Medium Are As Bad As Hate Speech and Defamation for Writers
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 two 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.
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.
I’ve compiled 16 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, 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. New Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 45
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. Announcement of New Writers for ILLUMINATION #27
ILLUMINATION-Curators curated a powerful story on privacy. An Exceptional Story on Privacy Every Reader May Find Helpful
You may also check the list of their boosted stories. Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated
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.
New [Old] Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 50
New Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 48
New Curation Service by ILLUMINATION — Volume 46
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 Tweet the Following 10 Lists First
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.

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.
Similarities and Differences Between Theobromine and Caffeine from 7 Angles Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. Mike Broadly, DHSc
The Shutdown Saga: Of Overfitting, Biases, and Rogue AI Models Shalise S. Ayromloo, PhD
A Beginner’s Guide To Cancer and Current Ideas On How To Beat It Matt Williams-Spooner, Ph.D. [The cancer-related story I read on Medium. Please don’t miss out on this one]
Techniques to Gently Shift People’s Perspective and Change Their Minds Celia Fidalgo, PhD
Globophobia: Understanding the Fear of Balloons. Dr Anthony Thompson
John Rose BSc, BE(Hons), PhD. Dr John Frederick Rose
99% Of People Sleep Wrong — 7 Possible Fixes Kristie Leong M.D.
Tips For A Robust Mental Health Dr. Seema Patel (PhD)
The Role of Nutrition Dr. Gabriella Korosi
Windows Will Be Getting Some Changes Thanks to European Laws Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
A Book Review of Nora Bateson’s “Combining” Kenneth Silvestri
Quantum Computing and the Future of Artificial Intelligence Dr Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
Cat-Scratch Disease Dr. K P Vasudeva Rao
The Male Depression Pandemic Exists (But It Is Not The End) Dr. Ashish Bamania
Fall on Me Pernoste & Dahl
Time Rifts-30: Search for Touzdae — Outside Frank Ontario | empathy, logic, love.
Confessions of an Adopted Daughter — Chapter I Maria Marmo
Thirty Things To Do After You Die — Chapter 13 Colton Lazars
Worth the Risk — Chapter Fifteen izzibella Beau
PENANCE — Chapter XIII Joseph Pereira
Memo in a Beam of Light Laurie Perez
Who Wants Middle East Peace? Forging Consensus on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict — Part 1 David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
Following Your Heart Makes More Sense Now Than Ever Before Rebecca Romanelli
If Your Writing Would Bring Pure Wealth, Would You Still Write At All? Joanie Adams
The Day I Was Soaked In Sadness, And She Was Cheerful. Lucia Landini
Why Browned Food Tastes So Darn Good Dim Nikov
Do Not Underestimate The Humble Green Chilies: It is A Culinary Power House Dr. Preeti Singh
Top 5 Foods That Can Make You Live Longer And Reduce Risk Of Disease Depride
How I Started a Rebellion by Making and Sharing Food Nihan Kucukural
As I Ate the Roasted Duck My Wife Cooked for Thanksgiving, It Brought Back a Memory Lawson Wallace
Diwali, the Great Indian Festival of Lights, Love and Magic Surekha Chandrasekhar
When I Strayed Away… InYah
Divorcing God’s Man: Don’t Worry. God Knows His Sons. TDO Timothy
How Prior Experience Limits Cell Phone Usage Bill Myers
Life’s Flight Philip Writes
Utah Senator Mitt Romney Continues To Speak Out Floyd Mori
Buying More Guns Won’t Make the Country Safer Alexandra
Where Are Our Politicians? Raveen
Why You Should Talk To The Most Intimidating Person In The Room Aline S.
How I Cured 30 Years of Knee Pain (in 30 Days) With One Simple Exercise Hudson Rennie
Dreams Come True: Homelessness and Restlessness, Waking Up Alone ✅ Doc Samurai Sam
Does Medium Need More Viewpoint Diversity on Gender? Jack Kammer, MSW, MBA
We’re All Heroes in the Making Gail McNulty
Gratitude Turns Everything Into Enough Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD
You Need “Beautiful Tortures” to Be Successful in Life — And Escape the Hell of Normalcy Tim Denning
Editorial Bio of Abhishek Biswas ILLUMINATION
Why Not to Rush Through Life Abhinav Rai
Beginner’s Guide To Crop Rotation + Charts — Garden Survival Guide Adelaide Girl’s Garden
3 Tension duos: Attention or Intention, Price or Worth, Happiness or Joy? Ahmadou DIALLO ✪
Unraveling the Layers of Vegan Privilege Alwia Al-Hassan
The Matrix: a portal to inner transformation Ancient SAGES
I Am Hydrogen, This Is My Story Andra Forbes
The World Through the Eyes of an Orphan With Special Needs Ani Vals
Write Unforgettable Stories With This Simple Framework Anton McCarthy
Here’s how I healed myself from constipation with these five Ayurvedic remedies Anuradha Seth, PhD
Mental Health: I Wonder, Will I Ever Stop Getting Anxiety Attacks? Aswathy Ramachandran
You Were Born To Succeed — You Just Have To Remember That Again Benny Lim
The Vital Role of Vitamin K2 in Health and Disease Dr Mehmet Yildiz
History of Friday the 13th Bill Petro
How to Nurture a More Engaged Audience for Your Writing Boateng Sekyere
How a Garbage Bag Breaking Changed My Life Bob Phillips
Hidden Prices of Chasing a Sculpted Physique Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Rage Rarely Leads to What’s Right Brian Tubbs
Life Is Funny And Filled With Moments That Can Crush Us If We Let Them Chasing Dreams
Unveil Hidden Faces: The Masks We Wear CJ Coop
Unpopular Opinion: the Climate-Tech Lexicon is Unnecessarily Exclusive Cole Fitter
Escaping Baudrillard’s Simulacra Creative Introvert
Thoughts on Cancer Survival and Recovery Crystalclearcandace
Reduced Stress Thanks to Mushroom Supplements Darlene López
Why I’m Scared & What I Did About It David Koff
In Crime Ridden Cities Shooting Someone is Called Resume-Building Deborah Camp
Two Reasons Why We Make Mistakes Don Johnson
6 Practical Steps to Keep Cognitive Load in Balance and Under Control Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Passing the Security+ as a hobby Dfaults
The Path to Prosperity: Your First Steps in Financial Planning Duane Michael
Has Culture Really Stopped Evolving? Dustin Arand
Embracing Life’s Seasons: Reflections and Insights Emily Chan — Life and love sharing
The FBI Warns To Be Careful Of Unsolicited Offers Floyd Mori
Americans Erroneously Think Colleges Are Intolerant to Conservatives Frank Faiola
How I solved my cat’s litterbox, grooming, and pain issues: Freda Savahl
How to Find Your True Passion? Gasper Crepinsek
Enduring Love and Longing: A Poetic Expression Fabian
Unveiling the Art of Meditation Gayathri Seshadri
Actually, it’s not about me Haimish Mead
The Future of Sustainable Energy Hasnain A
Getting to Yes without going mad Ian Beckett MSc
TLD- Your Silent Internet Hero You Never Knew About Igor Jovanovic M.Sc.
Give Of Yourself James Boylan
Accept Your Own Fate Jamil Yousafzai
A New Clinical Trial Found a Low-Carb Diet Better Than the Dash. Dr Mehmet Yildiz [eye-opening]
Become a High Velocity Leader! Jennifer@Gealth
Beautiful World Jo Lovatt — (KryptaKitty)
Life is a River, a Journey, a Destination John Whye
Decoding Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’: Feminist Echoes John William
Five bedtime behaviors that reveal a man’s cheating Karl Walker
Why Some Self-Help Books Help and Others Don’t Ken Li
The Rare Disease That Lots Of Us Get Kristen Caven
The Lambeau — Lager? Kurt Dillon
What Do I Do When My Mom Dies? Lindsay Pena
5 Obvious Things Why Life In Spain Would Make You Happier Livia Dabs RN,MSc
Wild and Free Lani Domaloy
The Resilience of Stride and Soul: Story of A Reluctant Runner Louis Park
Harnessing the Power of Sexual Energy Mahan Bagheri
How to plan trip to South America Manasa Manohar
The Apocalypse’s New Song Mariana Busarova
My Colleagues Are Israeli, and It’s Not Easy Mark Tey
Beyond the Bedroom. A Straight Guy’s Take on Homosexuality Martin Giles
What I Learned From My Last Heartbreak Marcus Tan
Impatience Is A Superpower (If You Know How To Use It) Maya Sayvanova
Taking Care of Yourself First Should Be Your #1 Priority Melissa the Health Coach
Redefining Perspectives: Finding Beauty in Simplicity Nidhi Patnaik
Want a Fun Way to Make Money on Etsy? Nikki
As I Lay Dying vs. As I Die Laughing Noel Holston
Five Things You Can Do Today to Instantly Boost Your Mental Health Paddy Murphy
Don’t Read This If You Want To Procrastinate Parenteeny — teenagers can do more
My Daily Writing Routine Poonam Bhatt
It’s Monday… Opened to Opportunities? pst tomowo
How My Husband Used Nazis To Stop My Soda Habit Ruby Noir 😈
These CIA Tactics Will Make You A Better Friend Rima Eneva
These CIA Tactics Will Make You A Better Friend
Learn about human psychology from the CIA
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Mexico’s Robin Hood Robert Knight
How to Give a Good Apology Rosa Diaz-Casal
9 Simple Things You Can Do Right NOW To Improve Your Health Sabin Rai
9 Simple Things You Can Do Right NOW To Improve Your Health
Yes, you can do it right now.
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The Beauty of Life in the Face of Death Sara Irshad
My Doctor Was Vaping In The Patient Room Shamar M
Determination Of Insanity, Shameem Anwar
Silence Can Sometimes Be — The Most Eloquent Reply: S.a.n.a.h
Confidence: Unlock Your Potential Suresh Sangwan Saru
Redirection is all one needs to set things right SURYASH KUMAR
It turns out the Future is not what you had expected! An unexpected visit changes all Thomas AP | ESC Mediocrity
5 Mind Tricks to Help You Learn to Protect Yourself and Avoid Harm tim8888
The 4 ways to make better decisions Toby Castles
My Journey In The Martial Arts Has Been Uplifting and Life-Changing Tyler Woden
Stress is Contagious! ThoughtsNarrator🎉
National Self-Empowerment Veritas Civis
How to Prepare for Team Performance Appraisals Wendy Scott
Why Your Mind is a Mess and How to Unfuck It Wesley van Peer
I Did These 3 Powerful Things and Attracted What I Wanted Amazingly. Zondra Dos Anjos
How a Mother’s Voice and Smell Affect the Child’s Brain Regions? Your Health Master.
Communism of Wives: Plato’s Unconventional Vision that Led Him to Criticism Ammara Hassan
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 through 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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Please remember to submit only one story daily, preferably as a draft. We don’t accept multiple stories as our focus is on quality to increase your chance of being boosted by Medium.
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