Curated Collection — Nostalgia Series
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #48
Featuring engaging stories that you may enjoy as well

Happy weekend, dear avid readers and fellow Friends of Medium, I dig and keep finding captivating stories buried under the dust for your enjoyment. So far I compiled 47 collections. I also found interesting interviews with writers and added them to a post so that you may find them easily. They are captivating and full of life lessons.
As Aiden covers the new ones, I focus on older story repositories to give readers a nostalgic experience. I add a few news ones too from my daily reading or sometimes editors ping me to add exceptional stories. Each story is a gem worth your time. You may dive in, engage, and spread the word on social media so these stories can reach more readers. I tried to follow most writers I hadn’t met before, but the system stopped me after a while. I learned that I could follow only 150 writers a day, so I will try another day.
He added them to a list that you can easily share. Aiden also featured recently boosted stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated. I believe you will find many great pieces from his collection.
Today Aiden introduced the boosted stories of Dr Joan Naidorf as part of his boost education.
I listed all the boosted stories I read last month and provided my thoughts, including some common patterns in these exceptional stories. You will love them. There is something for everyone, as these exceptionally well-written stories cover many topics and different writing styles.
I also wrote two short stories recently to keep my brain active.
Aiden’s Collections
Here is his latest one. He has already created 55 collections, always finding gems from hidden corners.
By the way, Aiden wrote a beautiful piece today. It touched my heart. I bet you will love this unique and poignant story. It is titled Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17.
Recent Updates
Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team: January 2024
The monthly newsletter from ILLUMINATION account. Aiden also posted it to Substack (illumination.substack.com). There will a new news letter for the coming week. Monthly Updates from ILLUMINATION Editorial Team: January 2024
The inexplicable decline in visibility perplexes us. I encourage you to explore his narrative and gain insights into his concerns, as articulated constructively in his own words. The Reason I Didn’t Publish a Science and Health Article on Medium Today
Here’s Why I Started to Write for NewsBreak Again in 2024
Look, What Medium Algo Is Busy With Serving Millions of Readers on the Topic Pages
ILLUMINATION-Curators posted our BOOSTED collection last month.
Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION Publications — V4
Recently, he had one of his stories reviewed by an expert as it was poorly performed. I liked his story giving us clues, but his mentor’s points did not fully resonate with me as whatever style we follow, our readers don’t get a chance to see them based on my experience. I wonder whether other writers feel the same. I shared my perspectives on the story.
I Had My Content Earnestly Reviewed by an Expert, and Here’s What I Learned
Aiden and I keep contacting Dr Yildiz as he is busy with many administrative tasks like adding 130 new writers. Despite all this, he maintained a cheerful attitude and shared an interesting story related to his personal life and how he manages publications with support from 148 volunteer editors. He gives us valuable ideas and inspires us to keep editing and curating. His story might give you valuable perspectives on our challenges.
A Rollercoaster of My Saturday: Challenges, Surprises, and Joyful Insights
He also shared a very important story about money and how our obsession might bring unhappiness. His approach to the material world is very similar to mine, focusing on altruism and gratitude.
Recently, my account was duplicated for the fifth time, causing inconvenience to my readers once again. I expressed my frustration in a story. They used sophisticated tactics to further confuse my readers. First, they pretended to be me. Then, changed the account name to something else. But I found and reported them. This new story might give you some clues on their new tactic and guide you to protect your account.
I invite you to share the information, and together, let’s stand against these scammers, ensuring they fail in their fraudulent activities. Your support is invaluable in this collective effort. Thank you for joining me in the fight against these unethical behaviors on this platform. And the day before, they cloned Dr Yildiz’s account a third time. He provided valuable guidance.
You can find them in this list if you missed the previous collection.
Enjoy My favorite stories and Some Nominated Ones from ILLUMINATION publications today.
You will find relevant and enjoyable pieces from this collection covering many interesting topics.
A New Peanut Allergy Research in “Science” Sparked My Childhood Memories Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Finding Comfort in Blocks: How Minecraft Eased My First Time Loneliness and Intense Grief at 17 Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Painful Questions People Have When They Find out My Wife Is Asian Tim Denning
My Favorite Meditation Cue Also Helps Bigly in My Everyday Life David Gerken
5 Free Writing Tools That Will Make Your Life Easier Sinem Günel
Unsolicited Parenting Advice From My Danish Husband, Anastasia Frugaard
The Face in the Mirror — Is That You? Cedric Johnson, PhD
Reality and the Mystery of Physical Boundaries Steve Beller, PhD
How Do Asian Religions Explain Natural Disasters? (1) Eiji Suhara PhD
How to Prevent Thoughts from Swimming Off Course Beth Bradford, Ph.D.
I Was A Child Satanist Christyl Rivers, Phd.
Human Side-ism Example #4,104,022 Teresa D Hawkes, Ph.D.
What Signs Reveal a Covert Narcissist is Preparing to Devalue and Discard? Melissa Kalt, MD
Happy Medium-versary to ME! Carolyn F. Chryst, Ph.D.
Seeing The Bourgeois Revaluation in Literature Ellen Clardy, PhD
Reading the Bible in a Year Has Not Been Conducive to Spiritual Growth Cathy Chapman, PhD
Create Your Life Pattern and Thrive Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
Should Dems Dump Biden Amid Pathetic Polling? (Part 1) David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
What Spirituality Means To Me In Life Dr. Preeti Singh
Perspectives on Spirituality and Truth Dr Michael Heng
The Future of Patient Engagement Starts with Insight into Their Healthcare Backdrops Dr. ADAM TABRIZ
Discover Low-Content Publishing Dr. Deborah M. Vereen
Collected Stories from Dr John Rose. Dr John Frederick Rose
Squeeze the Juice Out of the Present Stop Daydreaming About the Future Ayodeji Awosika
7 Thrilling Lessons On How Living Abroad Makes You Fearless and Free Livia Dabs RN,MSc
Imagine a Game Wired Into ChatGPT with NPCs You Can Talk to. Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
What Growing up in a Large Family Taught Me at an Early Age Rebecca Romanelli
Why Women in Pakistan Are Not Oppressed, But They Thrive Ammara Hassan
I’m A Black Woman Running For Political Office In Switzerland Rebecca Stevens A.
Spirit of the Palm Gayle Kurtzer-Meyers
What Everybody Ought To Know About Freedom Christina Sponias
Chosen Stories from Sufyan Maan’s Collection on Medium ILLUMINATION-Curator
What Kind of Stories Make the ‘Staff Picks’ List At Medium? Jennifer Geer
Reconsidering Professional Help Rosennab
5 Crazy Things People (Mostly) Stopped Doing (Thank Goodness) ✨ Bridget Webber
Why Shortform Stories Are The Worst Attila Vágó
5 Ways to Hone Your Freelance Writing to Meet Your Editor’s Standards George J. Ziogas
Does Optimism Stink as Bad as Pessimism? Amy Sea
Why Should Writers Contribute to Technology Hits Publication on Medium ILLUMINATION Amplifier
A Homemaker? No, I’m a Housewife. Alex Rosado
5 Steps to Find Your Path in Life When You Are Lost Jessey Anthony
Let’s Make Invisible Stories Visible #01 ILLUMINATION
How Covid Taught Me to Get off My Butt and Create Audrey Stimson
My Medium Most Viewed Stories Augustine Habenga
The Happiest Story I’ve Seen Berna Tural
The Four Agreements — A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Biliz Maharjan
Are you high? Brooklyn Muse
Law of Attraction Improves Your Life When You Allow It James Boylan
Just When I Didn’t Think It Could Get Any Better KL Simmons
Communication Stresses Me Out Bryan Dijkhuizen
How Majoring in Political Science Improved My Writing Skills Buket Mat
Use This Tactic to Gain Traction On YouTube In 2022 Burk
Meditation — How To Get Started Carl Poland
Keeping Up With The Joneses Is Stupid, But Not For The Reasons You Think Carrie Kolar
7 Lazy Steps to Lose Fat and Boost Health After 70 Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Donald Trump Is Back to Twitter, So What Now? Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
I Got 99 Problems David Vilentchik
Can’t Wait for Life to Return to The Way it Was? Selma
What Awaits at the Cabin? Joyce Nielsen
This Just In… Don Martin
Blasted for Bias and Negligence Elizabeth Emerald
Old People Can Prepare For Death To Come Knocking Floyd Mori
It’s Getting Harder To Not Despise The World Frank T Bird
Hack Your Reading Speed Gokhan Yalcuk
Work on Making the Changes You Want to See HealingLivMama
You’re Where The Monsters Belong Jade Willow
If You Sliced Off The Top of My Head, it Would Look Like This . . . Janice Macdonald
21 Life Changing Quotes about the Power of Content Jeff the Content Coach
21 Life Changing Quotes about the Power of Content
Which ones will you profit with first?
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Why I’m Following Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps to Financial Peace Jennifer Pierce
James Comey And The Great Dental Floss Escape. Jim McAulay🍁
What is the future of Education? John Archer
They Are Trying to Kick Me Out of the Medium Partner Program Joseph Seifert
I Certainly Hope Journalists Start Getting Better at Referencing Others Kevin Zuccherato
The Best Advice You Can Find on Improving Your Life Bill Abbate
Scots-Irish, Appalachia and the imprint of Cousin America Judy Owens
Improve Any Skill by Doing This One Thing Kylie van Gelder
Millennials don’t listen to you | here’s how to change it Larenzo
I Hated Odessa Texas So Much, I Tried to Enlist in the Navy To Escape Lawson Wallace
Let’s Talk About Music-Identifying Software Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
King Charles The Third Coin Is Already On Bid On eBay. Lanu Pitan
Blessing In The Skies Lee Mont
I’m a Therapist but Anxiety Still Plagues Me Leeann Pennington M.ed LPC
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Linda Osipow
Honey, cancel the grocery store. I can’t write today… MarkfromBoston
Before War Against China Read These Insights from an American Who Lived there for 2 Years Markus Scorelius
Discovering My Yang in My Yin Michelle Marie Writes
My crippling fear of success Mick McIntyre
Five Questions about Life Choices We Must Ask Ourselves Today Midori by the Sea
You And Only You Nicole Barden
What if We Can Package Fasting as a Therapeutic Pill Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Be Yourself. Be the Person Standing Right In Front of You In the Mirror. Nishith Goyal
Emotional Safety Is The Term Everyone Needs To Know But Doesn’t Ossiana Tepfenhart
So, you want a fail-safe way to connect with anyone. Patrick OConnell
People Fail To Achieve Their Goals Because They Ask The Wrong Question Prince Verma
Use These Tags Consistently To Increase Your Views Sufyan Maan, M.Eng
It’s All About The Story/ Pitch/ Sell Sarah Marie
Differences between APU, CPU & GPU Sebastian Calderon
‘Just Say No,’ and Other Ludicrous Stuff You Can’t Do At Work K. Joseph
Three Tips to Improve Cardiovascular Health Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Happy Twos Day Soul Dancer
Is Rumination A Form of Anxiety? Jo Ann Harris
Sun, Silhouettes, and Serendipity On The Hills Surekha Chandrasekhar
WE GET SCAMMED BY OUR OWN EMOTIONS! Story Taller
I Stopped Engaging on Medium and the Results Are Preposterous Mona Lazar
Come on, Medium — Why Are You Making Me Fight This Hard for Views? Toni Crowe
This is Why… Trish MacEnulty
My First Ever Encounter With Beings From The Other Dimension Vivek Naskar
Song of the Sky Wenqi Glantz
Is There a Right Time To Move On From the Pandemic? Napoleon
The Ride Up from Batopilas, Part 1 Yonke54
What to Do with Memories You, Me and Happiness
Prevent and Treat Obesity in 3 Steps Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Brainless Stupidity in Corporate America reaches a new low with Background Check Markus Scorelius
All good things Nasar Karim
What Is The Color Of Education? Annelise Lords
It’s About Time Medium Added an “About” Option Crystal A. Walker
Why Vitamin B12 Matters for Health & How to Address Deficiency Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Five Black Movies That Answers Significant Societal Questions Fatunla Samuel
You Are A Thought Addict And You Need Help Frank T Bird
Do You Have A Favourite Of The Different Directions You Can Take? Gregory Reece-Smith
What rhymes with…? Harry Hogg
What to Do When You Realize College Was a Bad Investment Ilana Rabinowitz
Alex Trebek John Ross
Magnesium Is Not Just Another Mineral Dr Mehmet Yildiz
The Million-Dollar Skill You Never Knew You Had. Joseph Seifert
THE INNER WIRING OF A LONG-LASTING & HERCULEAN FAMILY, Part 1.2 Joshua J. Lyon
This Holy Grail Combination Saved My Tattered, Chapped Lips Katie Churchward
I Wish Some Black Women Would Have Higher Self-Esteem Khadejah
Her New Wings Little Monster
9 Steps to Overcome Neuromuscular Dysfunctions and Boost Mobility Dr Mehmet Yildiz
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