Look What Aiden Found Today Episode #10
My favorite stories plus community-nominated pieces tailored for avid readers of ILLUMINATION Publications on Medium
I’ve got some exciting news to share with writers as a reader. I’ve officially joined the ranks as a Friend of Medium! Yep, you heard it right! From now on, stories I read from other writers will earn them four times the previous ones. Why I delayed, you may ask. After hearing about it for the past couple of weeks and skimming through a few stories, nothing has quite struck a chord until today. I did not see the value.
But earlier today, I stumbled upon a story that just clicked, and before I knew it, I was eagerly hitting that upgrade button, dropping $150 for an annual FoM subscription. It’s clear that certain writers have a knack for swaying our decisions, and Dr Mehmet Yildiz happens to be one of those influencers. For the full scoop, dive into his inspiring piece over on ILLUMINATION.
I congratulate the early birds for Medium Friendship, as mentioned in the story of Dr Yildiz. I believe the more FoM members the better it will be for writers. Let’s all inspire our readers with great stories. I am here to support and amplify your stories.
Now I saw they did the same bad thing to Dr Yildiz, which I saw when reading his exciting story. For those who missed the excitement, two days ago, I was happy the scary scam account that emulated my profile and tried to deceive my readers was removed. Those who missed the drama can read it from this link.
If you are into gaming, I also wrote about winners of 2023 for popular games. I will introduce some of those games in my forthcoming stories for game lovers.
Talking of gaming, if you plan to craft stories about these remarkable games, consider submitting them to my publication, ILLUMINATION-Gaming. I’m here to elevate your narratives, ensuring they stand out and increasing their chances of a boost. I wrote about my goals and how I can help our writers in a story titled ILLUMINATION Gaming Is Part of the Boost Program Now.
To inform new writers, our special publication, ILLUMINATION-Curated, now is a boost nominating pub You may learn about How ILLUMINATION Publications Support the BOOST Program.
Quick Updates for Highlights of Our Pubs
I’ve bundled up all my lists into one tidy little story. It is a treasure trove of fantastic reads waiting for you. Please consider sharing the love on your socials and dive into these gems! You won’t regret it.
Dr Mehmet Yildiz introduced a writing duo known as Pernoste & Dahl. You will love this introduction as he reveals the mystery behind these interesting writers who writes inspiring and engaing content on Medium.
ILLUMINATION editors introduced a great writer, Somil Gupta. I hope you check his profile and explore his delicious stories.
We added more new writers and announced them in a bulletin. It took us a lot of time as adding writers from the registration portal to Medium is a manual task and time-consuming. So, let’s give a warm welcome to new writers.
Our team of volunteers is diligently working through the influx of stories, aiming to review and publish each piece while welcoming new writers into our fold. It’s a labor of love that demands time and effort. Please remember that we support 25K+ writers, as mentioned in our Monthly Updates.
If you missed this recent interview featuring Luay Rahil, here is a link for you. His stories can nicely surprise you.
For those who missed my Vocal saga, here is the link. I hope new writers don’t make the same mistake I made for 18 months.
ILLUMINATION-Curators compiled boosted stories in December, so you might find some fascinating stories from this collection. I also chose to publish this collection on ILLUMINATION-Curated as our readers enjoy curated collections. Here is their treasure trove: Collection of Boosted Stories from ILLUMINATION-Curated
ILLUMINATION-Curators wrote about that exceptional story. I hope you will get a chance to read it and pay attention to your privacy.
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)
Our senior editor Mike Broadly, DHSc joined the curation team and created new collections from his favorite stories that you may adore. He has amazing taste as an avid reader and has already created seven collections in such a short time. I loved his new collection earlier today.
Please find his collections with the associated lists and share them on your socials so we can bring more readers to Medium.
Here are links to Mike’s collections: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7
Our supportive editor, famous nutritionist, Elin Melaas, created her first collection earlier. Elin also created the Invisible Series.
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
Our editors enjoy stories and nominate them for these curated collections. You may check editor profiles in this collection.
I love reading writer biographies and curating them. If you write any bio story please let me know so I can add them to my collection.
Dr Mehmet Yildiz reviewed an interesting book 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.
As mentioned a few weeks ago, I created a Discord server for our writers to collaborate and share their story links, so you are all welcome to join. We already have great fun there. It is not as big as our Slack, but it will be one day, as Discord is a lot of fun.
Daily List for Sharing — Volume 44
I volunteered to create a list of this collection. So you can easily share this collection on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or Quora.
Let’s all engage in this list and at least tweet it so that more readers can find these stories. It is the purpose of these curated lists. We appreciate your wonderful support for these writers who pour their hearts and souls into these stories to delight you. Here are the nominated stories from avid readers today.
Chosen Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today
As we mentioned before, “these stories are nominated by volunteering editors (also writers and readers) on this platform, so the stories in this collection reflect their collective tastes. As a publication, ILLUMINATION keeps a neutral position for all published stories, and it is impossible to feature over one million published stories. But we will do our best to amplify as many great stories as possible almost daily from now on based on the availability of our volunteers.”
Here are our wonderful and nominated stories today! I believe you will find something that will satisfy your reading needs.
How to Deal with AGEs in the Aging Context Dr Mehmet Yildiz
My Recent Unexpected Heart Attack Mark Sanford, Ph.D.
Here’s How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance. Mike Broadly, DHSc
Truffle Oil Exposed: The Scented Scam Dr. Christine Chuckle
Future Doctors and Nurses Don’t Want to See Patients Dr. Julian Barkan
Combating Antisemitism — Medium’s Opportunity To Do The Right Thing Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier)
Thoughts As I Lost My Father Dr. Seema Patel (PhD)
Following Your Heart Makes More Sense Now Than Ever Before Rebecca Romanelli
Gabriella Travels Across the US — YouTube Collection Dr. Gabriella Korosi
The Unsung Heroes of Hollywood Seda Anbarcı
A Journey of Joy and Recognition on Medium Ammara Hassan
150th Story| Medium Is My Friend tarun bhatt
Veterans Day: Some Politically Correct Public Schools Teach Unpatriotic Lesson David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
Too Many People Want Risk-Free Lives. Then They Wonder Why They’re Deeply Unhappy. Tim Denning
Heartful Living: Embracing Positivity John Cunningham
Please Stop Telling Readers What To Do Marcus aka Gregory Maidman
Is a Rose Still a Rose if it’s Shaped Like a Pickle??? Pernoste & Dahl
Hushed Days — You Know What They Say About The Writer And The Weekends Joanie Adams - Sightseer; Conjurer Of Words
Planting Out. Dr John Frederick Rose
How You Get Into Great Shape, Stay in Shape, And Live An Effective Lifestyle Sven Vandenberghe
Bath & Body Works — Mistakes & Bad Service Annelise Lords
How Meal Planning is Your Secret Weapon to a Healthier and Happier You Elaine Hilides
The Upside to Defeat Bill Abbate
A less commercial way to give this Christmas Haimish Mead
Broadway’s Best: Meet the 2023 Tony Award Nominees Rui Alves
5+ High-Earning High-Ticket Affiliate Marketing Programs Jenn Leach
History of the First American Christmas Bill Petro
The Essence of Strong Friendships Ali Alzahrani, Editor
7 Lessons From Airbnb Co-Founder Brian Chesky’s “New Playbook” Aditi Nair
3 Don’ts For A Profitable Writing Business In 2024: Don’t Miss Out! Ali Waseem
The Shift of 4 Ages According to Ancient Vedic Secret Ancient SAGES
Plagiarist Andrew Dart
There Are No Shortcuts to Where You Want to Go. Angelica Mendez
“My Morning Mental Masterbation” Angelie F. H.
Training Our Body With Our Body Body Mind and Soul
We Were Never Truly Authentic Buen Ravov
You Gotta Love Some People From a Distance… Catherine Louise
Do You Really Forgive Others Without Resentment? Christina Sponias
Thank Everyone for Coming and Get Some Well-Deserved Rest Darlene López
Do You Suffer From ‘Elite Laziness’? David Tighe
Tides of Emotion Dee
Giving up on your idea is sometimes the best idea. Here’s how to make the right choice. Dorota Pawlak
Make Your Writing Better by Removing These Words Esme Raine Harlow
Don’t Worry, God Will Avenge You Following God
An Act of Kindness. Freda Savahl
5 Unusually Simple Steps to Conquer Overthinking Gaurav Dahiya
The Social Connection Catalyst: Igniting Meaningful Relationships and Transforming Your Life George M Pantazis
My Goals Growing Up Were Absolute Garbage Glyn Bawden
How Toyota’s Method Transformed My Approach to Problem Solving Hardik Raval
Loving the Snow Harry Hogg
Lying as in Inventing Hugo Bertrand
Napoleon was one of the Greatest Idzard
My extraterrestrial abductions story, Part 7 Izzy @ The Dawn Load
Friend of Medium James Michael Wilkinson
Where Did I Fail To Take Risks At That Time? I Repent Now Jasbeer Singh
Master the 7 Universal Laws of Content Profit Jeff the Content Profit Coach
Here’s How Amy Entered Ketosis without Following a Ketogenic Diet. Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Christmas Holiday- Should I Stay or Should I Go John Whye
Your Future is Unwritten: Embracing the Power of Dreams Jose Argueta
The Morning I Sat in the Rain: A Day of Reflection Jose Montanez
My Husband and I Don’t Exchange Holiday Gifts Joyce O'Day
Why Giving Up Is Not An Option Julia P Dias
Dr. Maura Moynihan, Somatic Healer Leah Welborn
SPIRITUALITY VS RELIGION: The Key Differences. Lisa Fouweather
A Recent Study Suggests $500,000 Annually for a Happy Life in America Livia Dabs RN,MSc
OnePlus AI Music Festival 2023 Longpok lkr
Why Are You So Unhappy at Work Right Now? Luay Rahil
Effortless Elegance Maleesha Perera
Become a Better Writer by Changing Your Mentality Marc Rundquist
How To Embrace Risk And Guarantee Success Mark J Kingsfield
How to Handle Stress Around the Holidays Mary Morton
War is Hell Maureen Morrissey
Unlock Your Sleeping Potential: Unleash Energy, Productivity and Happiness | by Maxim Spasskiy Maxim Spasskiy
I Look Back on My Year Remembering My Shortcomings MeraBaid Kaur
On The Threshold Of An Epiphany Michael Holford
Don’t Tell Me You Will Do Something if You Won’t Follow Through Miriam Rachel
“Legacy of Learning” Mujtaba Mehboob
5 Lessons That Self-Discipline Teaches You to Achieve Your Life Goals Mwangi Wanjau
The Land of Colorful Dreams Nedelcu Alina
Student Stabbed in Highschool Brawl Nicheless Netta
The Echo of Absence: A Reflection on “We Never Talked About Love” Øivind H. Solheim
The Escalating Opioid Epidemic in the United States Oscar Leo
Any Fool Can Know Prabhu Nambiappan Mazhavarayar
A Christmas Tale R.S. Colorado
Total Lack Of Concern For The Environment Raveen
“Embracing the Timeless Beauty of Nature” Rubbasmehboob
Ward Off Passing Thoughts, For If You Do Not, They Will Become Ideas: S.a.n.a.h
Is Delhi Next In Line To Donora, London? Sahithi Meda
Accidentally Post Embarrassing Photos of Your Partner on Social Media Sara Irshad
Unlocking the Secrets: The Science Behind Habits That Stick Sara Marium
Navigating the Chaos: A Guide to Mindful Living in a Busy World Sara Marium
Don’t Leave 2023 Empty Handed Senetta Diane
Broken Hearts Simply.A
The Life, Times and Brilliance of the Late Charlie Munger Spiritworth
Why We Need Passion Project. Stacey Lynn Klug
You made me feel crazy. The Anonymous Sister
There Are No Traffic Jams On The Extra Mile The One Alternative View
Vitamin K And Its Importance On The Body The Wet Whale
20 Words To Save You 20 Years Of Regrets Tim Dahi
The Time Problem and How to Solve It Tyler Bridges
What Makes Free Market Free? Yong Kim
Atelophobia: The Fear of Imperfection Your Health Master.
The 3 Lessons I Learned From The Psychology of Money: Zach Breiner
I Am The Princess Of My Own World Zunaira Fatima
Thank you for reading these beautiful stories.
Now let’s give a warm welcome to these new writers. I believe they will be part of these collections soon. I already explored some of their stories published in other publications.
New writers, when you need help please don’t hesitate to contact me on Slack workspace or Discord server. I introduce these services below.
I also enjoy introducing writers on YouTube. So if you are interested you may contact me on Slack or Discord.
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