Curated Collection
Mike’s Favorite Stories on ILLUMINATION Publications — #9
Featuring some engaging stories that you may enjoy as well
Dear readers and writers, I decided to write less but read and curate more to achieve more productive and fulfilling outcomes on this platform, as mentioned in the first collection. As I have no appetite for writing for the reasons I said before, I focused on reading and compiled this post, hoping to be helpful to writers and readers.
I have already created eight collections with lists allowing me 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.
There are so many great writers and so many published stories on ILLUMINATION that it is truly remarkable. It might take the rest of my life to read stories in this colossal publication. But I am grateful for this opportunity as a volunteer editor. This job gives me no dull moments.
As you may have noticed I became Medium Friend. 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.
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
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
Congratulations Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
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.
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Enjoy My favorite stories from ILLUMINATION publications today
I believe you will find relevant and enjoyable pieces from this collection covering many topics.
The Significance of Insulin, Cortisol, and Leptin for Fat Loss and Muscle Maintenance Dr Mehmet Yildiz
My Recent Unexpected Heart Attack Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen and Behave? Mike Broadly, DHSc
Stories from My Years of Clinical Experience Dr. K P Vasudeva Rao
The CreativeWanderer Marie Grace, Ph.D.
Now That the World Is in Chaos, Will Climate Change Take a Backseat? Dr Emmanuel Ogamdi
My Experiences With Buddhism: Unanswered Questions and Personal Insights Dr. Preeti Singh
How You Can Still Achieve Life Success When You’re Chronically Unwell Ruth Miller-Anderson PhD
Is It Right to De-monetize Russell Brand After Allegations? Angela Randall, MBA
Dying Is the Most Intimate Space We Ever Share Beth Riungu
Growing Up With Your Inner Child Alive And Well Rebecca Romanelli
Synaesthesia I: A Life of Colors, The Early Years Donn K. Harris
Say Goodbye to Omegle Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
The Revolving Door in UK Politics Peter Ling
More Meaningful Than Any Degree Gail McNulty
The Legacy of My Late Father: A Treasure of Wisdom Ammara Hassan
What’s the Alternative to “Woke”? Guy Nave
Splinters Philip Writes
One Most Vital Yet Often Neglected and Less Spoken Aspect of Health Dr Mehmet Yildiz
You Need “Beautiful Tortures” to Be Successful in Life — And Escape the Hell of Normalcy Tim Denning
6 Reasons Why You Are Overeating Adam Nadler
How to Break Down Success into Manageable Goals: A Practical Guide Ahmadou DIALLO ✪
Bemused, Staring into Coffee Vortex. Dr John Frederick Rose
Taking The Long Walk: The Healing Art Of Solitary Walking; To Settle An Unsettled Mind — Goodness… Joanie Adams
Hair Wars — A Marketing Win for a Spay and Neuter Non-Profit Deborah Camp
I Spoke Less — [I Heard Much More ] — IV Joanie Adams — Sightseer; Conjurer Of Words
I Spoke Less — [I Heard Much More ] — IV
Journeyman’s Poems — Amended Poet’s Play On Form
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Face Your Fear With These 2 Questions & You Will Never Have to Run Away Anymore Joy Ekere M.D.
Accepting the Welfare of Others: A Way to Quietness Rajesh Poovathum kadavil
When we pray, is anybody listening? Rene Volpi Jr.
7 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Microcosm Within You Tom Kane
What I Read This Week — The Highlights Nicole Dake
Ghosts and Memories Pernoste & Dahl
Look for Scams — Don’t Get Scammed Like Me Maryam Merchant
Thirty Things To Do After You Die — Chapter 16 Colton Lazars
Why Try To Rip Off Your Own Leg? Tim Ebl
Combating Antisemitism — Medium’s Opportunity To Do The Right Thing Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier)
‘Why Do You Get Mad So Easily, Dad?’ David Tighe
Ninth Time Was the Charm David Pahor
I’m Related to History’s Most Notorious Quack Doctor… & A Famous Poet! Susie Kearley
The Myth of the Wealthy Job Creator: Why the Middle Class is the Real Engine of Prosperity Alan Yarborough
Childhood Things I Miss Alsie Gray 🌻
How to build relationships: Fiverr journey from zero to $17k Somil Gupta
Six Proven Strategies to Boost Productivity and Get Things Done Faster Aman Jain
The Eight Planets in Our Star System Andra Forbes
Time for Love Ani Vals
ILLUMINATION Gaming: Submission Guidelines 2023 Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
Exploring Hungary’s Cultural Gem: An Excursion Through the Countryside Jozsef Kovacs
How Are You, Really? Asanda
Stop Problem-Solving ASAP! Bill Abbate
Play The Fool Block Wife
Want to Become More Elequent and Secure When Doing Oral Presentations? This Is The Way! Cafe Spiritualista
Laughter is The Common Ground During Divisive Times Caleb Ashley
When The Sun Went Down Forever. Carol Townend
Birdwatching Has Big Mental Health Benefits. Here’s How to Start. Chinmay Kumar Choudhury
The Atheist’s Prayer: When Skeptics Whisper to the Void CJ Coop
Navigating Career at Amazon: Reflections and Realizations from an Ex-Amazonian Cloudmize
Does Manifestation Really Work? Deni Sahaya
Awaken the Artist Within Davor Katusic
6 Things a Neuropsychologist Learned From Dying People Dean Gee
Achieving Financial Independence and Retiring Early: The New Flex Dennis De Silva
Struggling Writer? Fix Your Fragile Ego With This Simple Life Lesson Derek Hughes
Payback: Why the Top 1% Must Invest in the Rest and How It Can Renew America Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Why X.com Social Media Platform Reign Supreme Over the Rest Edmund Chong
The Digital Footprint Dilemma: Are You Making These Mistakes? Eka D. Saputra
These Conflicting Dating Truths Show There’s More Nuance than Headlines Allow For Eleni Stephanides
How to Get Rid of Your Emotional Dependency on Other People Ella Harris
Tell a Lot About Someone By These Little Things: So You Can Instantly Know Their Emotional State Eric LaShun
What to do if your business turned you into it’s bytch Fabe Mitchell
Surviving as a Solopreneur in Italy, The Worst Country for Solopreneurs Fabio Cerpelloni
The Uinta Mountains Of Utah Floyd Mori
Behind The Slides: Freddie’s Lost Treasures
How I Realised I’m Not Really A Cynic Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
U S Open : The history and beyond Gaurav Mori
5 Ways to Boost Freelance Productivity That Have Nothing to Do with Writing Genesis Davies
The Body Mass Index — A Health Indicator Whose Time Has Passed George J. Ziogas
How to Peace and Calm Your Mind Harsha Gurnani
How to Peace and Calm Your Mind
Not reacting to any situation is not practically possible
medium.com
Is Creating a Water Car Possible? Hasnain A
Do Your Regrets Control You? Homto Dokpesi
I’m Not a Baby Factory — Sorry If That Offends You Hunter Cabot
ILLUMINATION’s Mirror: Submission Guidelines 2023 ILLUMINATION
Former Military Police Explains Police Interactions (Mostly Applies to Traffic Stops) J & J (Jessica & Joshua J. Lyon, BSQP, CNP)
Let’s Get Awed James Boylan
A Weasel Word Writers Should Kill Janice Harayda
A Weasel Word Writers Should Kill
It can be a red flag for editors — and with good reason
medium.com
6 Key Factors to Become Unstoppable on Your Way to Success Jerry Keszka
Good News-Hollywood Writers Strike Is Over John Whye
The Not-So-Serious Side of Sacredness Jome Nartatez
Taking the Red Pill Has Made Me Miserable Joy Ekere M.D.
How To Automate Your Journal with Drafts Julian Cosky
Blushing Bride to Betroth Belgian Bachelor Julie Handy
Life Is Simple, That’s Why We Are Lost Justyna Cyrankiewicz
What Exactly Are Human Rights Anyway? Kate Burdon
The Joys of Getting a Spanish Driver’s License at 53 Kim Baker
Copy-Raped Kurt Dillon
Mother Earth Hits Harder Than Me Larry Nowicki
1 Year, 2 Books, 3 Platforms, ~4M Views Later — My 7 (Undying) Codes of Writing That Worked Lipika Sahu
The Epiphany That Allowed Me To Let Go Louise Hazlewood
In the Garden of Love: Ode to Mother Lovely Poems
Why are the British a Race of Litter Louts Madeleine McDonald
The importance of terminology in technical writing Magdalena Szpunar
15 Coconut Recipes That Are Completely Irresistible Maleesha Perera
Securing the Services of an Oddity Scout! Mandrake Pan
Securing the Services of an Oddity Scout!
From ‘The Autobiography of Colson T. Turnpenny’
medium.com
Ways to make Money in 2023 Marc Rundquist
The importance of being passionate about something to have success in your life Maximus
Change Doesn’t Have to Happen Overnight Melissa Gray
My father died. My mother abandoned us. Merve Erçin
5 Effective Tips to Overcome Setbacks and Obstacles Michele Thill
How to Trick Your Brain Into Doing Hard Things with Ease Nada Shawky
The Magic of the 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib Niki Tisza
Why Writing Listicles Won’t Make You a Great Writer? Nina A Fool
Happy Aging after the Age of Eighty Øivind H. Solheim
Ukraine Is a Country to Make Medium Writers Proud Oksana Kukurudza’s Sunflowers Rarely Break
Once upon a Time There Was a Puppy Pallavi Goswami
The 12 Laws Of Karma That Will Change Your Life Parenteeny — teenagers can do more
The New Way of Thinking About Afterlife Peter Molnar
A New Start; Tales Of Change Pierre. Climate change & solutions.
Every Disappointment is For Good Rabia Akram
On My Way to Work I See Ghosts … Rae Lynn Sommers
Here Is Why I bought Ethereum At An All-time High? RAHULA RAJ
Exploring Fairy Caves in Sarawak Rhonda Carrier
Matrix Malfunctions: The Hilarious Glitches of Aging Robin Fritz — Change in Thought
Medium Partner Program is Being Rolled Out in India in September Rohit Kumar
You’re Missing Out on Morning Magic Roland
To Admonish Someone In Private Is To Advise Him And Improve Him — But To Admonish Him Publicly Is… S.a.n.a.h
Waiting for Luck is Similar TO WAITING FOR DEATH SAJNANI
Waiting for Luck is Similar TO WAITING FOR DEATH
The Illusion of Luck: Debunking the Myth
medium.com
Dark Night of a Lightworker Sarah St. Erth
9 Easy Ways to Obtain Peace of Mind Shahzaib Malik
Dangerous Thinking (a poem) Shashi Sastry
Brewing Wellness: Unraveling the Myriad Benefits of Green Tea Muhammad Writes
How To Win Friends And Influence People By Dale Carnegie Jarep
Five causes of my depression Risa Hamada
4 Things I’ve Learned In My First 14 Days As A Dad David Tighe
Prioritize Funds For Basic Services Raveen
Let’s Get Married ZenCozyBooks
The Psychology of Team Dynamics: Why Trust Matters Lysandros Lysandrou
The Day I Was Born, Again! Okwudili
Boiled Carrots: A Nutritious and Delicious Vegetable Your Health Master.
Food for Thought…Farro Libby Shively McAvoy
Norway. Oslo and surroundings. Beginning. Ievgenii Spitsyn
The Truth About Fiction Stephen Dalton
8 Lessons People Learn too late in life. Samshe Alam
Sam Sacked From Open AI: What Is The Big Takeaway for Startup Founders? Sridhar Pai Tonse — Leadgen Coach- Tech Startups
3 Fascinating concepts in Math & Physics that everyone can appreciate Mohan Chellaswami
I am who I am Shireen Low
How to Break Your Phone Addiction and Take Back Control of Your Life Sobaan Saeed
Why You Should Never Take Things Personally Spiritualfreak
Why You Should Get Rid Of The Millionaire Mindset If You Think It Will Make You Successful Stephanie A. James
I’m Tired. Sumaya
The Path to Abundance and Peace Suresh Sangwan Saru
How to Correctly Spot A Secure Person Tamanna I. Urmi
17 Universal Truths You Need To Know If You Want To Be A Successful Solopreneur Tara Fitness 🔥 she/her
The True Meaning of the Wealthy’s Favorite Catchphrase ‘Work Hard, Get Rich’ Tech Revolution
Don’t Trust The Process The One Alternative View
An Interactive Digital Planner for Your Medium Content Tobias Hedtke
How to Prepare a Business Plan? Why is it Important? Tolga Çapacı
I Lived Like Warren Buffet For A Day — Here’s What Happened Tom Addison
Insanity Simulation Tom Byers
How to Master Better Sleep In 30 Days Tyler Woden
3 Incredible Insights Which Can Change Your Perspective on Life Vertis Williams III
Alive in Memories Wille Frost
Have we Reached Peak Clickbait? William Egan
The Vacation Story Continues, Pt. 2 writingelk
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
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