Summary

Michele Thill reflects on her transformative journey as a writer and business owner, celebrating her three-month anniversary with the Illumination publication on Medium, where she has shared her insights on health, wellness, and personal growth during the Shelter-in-Place (SIP) period.

Abstract

Michele Thill commemorates her three-month partnership with Illumination by compiling a retrospective of her articles that chart her evolution from a homemaker to a business owner and health and wellness advocate. Her pieces delve into the importance of time, the concept of regenerative living, the role of play in personal alignment, and the significance of community and connection amidst the SIP era. Thill emphasizes the value of introspection and creativity during challenging times and introduces a new tool to aid in navigating the current global situation. She expresses deep gratitude for the Illumination community, particularly Dr. Mehmet Yildiz and her fellow writers, who have become close friends and collaborators. The publication has expanded its reach to include a YouTube channel, further solidifying its role as a hub for writers and readers alike.

Opinions

Michele Thill views her life transition from homemaker to business owner as a significant personal achievement and a realization of her childhood dreams.
She believes that the SIP period, although challenging, has offered individuals the precious gift of time to reflect and grow.
Thill advocates for a regeneratarian lifestyle, crediting it with improving her quality of life and suggesting that others can benefit similarly from embracing food as medicine.
She encourages the incorporation of play and joy into daily life as a means to connect with a higher power and true purpose.
Thill is inspired by the sense of unity and friendship that has emerged within the Illumination community, despite the physical distance imposed by social distancing measures.
She finds Illumination to be more than just a publication; it's a source of connection, love, and support for writers worldwide.
The launch of Illumination's YouTube channel is seen as a significant step in expanding the publication's audience and presence in the social media landscape.
Thill is optimistic about the future and the continued growth and impact of the Illumination community.

The Best Stories of Michele Thill

In celebration of my time on Illumination

I wanted to share my experience in celebration of the three months Illumination and I have been together.

I feel this is a journey, so I have compiled articles that reflect the steps I have taken here, starting with my older pieces moving into current ones.

This was my first article written and published on this fabulous publication as we entered SIP, March 25, 2020. If we haven’t met, I’d like to introduce myself:

Becoming Michele Thill… From Homemaker to Business Owner

I had quite the life. The life I dreamed of as a little girl. Met my soul mate early on and together we created a…

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So many in panic in these challenging times, yet I questioned if:

In These Times, Have We Been Given the Gift of Time?

Today is day 5 since my state went into lock down.

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As a board certified health and wellness coach with a certification also in functional medicine, I shared the importance of food as medicine:

What is a Regeneratarian?

How Being One Has Improved the Quality of My Life

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I also shared the importance of playing — of bringing joy into our daily lives. It helps us align and connect to a higher power and our true purpose. After I wrote that article (which is linked in the article below), I decided to try my hand at poetry and realized that it actually pays to play:

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone— My Attempt at Poetry

In reading Dr Mehmet Yildiz article on Finding Our Niche with Novelty, I was sparked by his thought: We can connect…

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I was inspired by a few of my writer friends and their articles and shared my thoughts about our SIP time as well as shared news of what my life would look like once SIP was lifted:

Let’s Keep on Lookin’ for the Light

And we’ll escape the darkness…

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Being in SIP for a total of 3 months, was a time for me to really go within. I spent time reading, learning and creating. More ‘being’ and less ‘doing’. My latest tool to help during these challenging times, is a game changer for me:

2020: Buckle Up — More To Come?!

I have a great process that can help

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I couldn’t end this article without including this story. Here I shared what Illumination, Dr Mehmet Yildiz, and ALL the writers that I became friends with meant to me (and still does, now even stronger):

Why I Joined Illumination

My love letter to you…

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Limiting the amount of stories I link, I realized early on that I felt social distancing was actually bringing people together. I started to see that Illumination was more than a publication on Medium — it was a connection to many fabulous writers from all over the world that have become friends.

I write on Illumination. I read on Illumination. I smile on Illumination. I feel the love on Illumination.

This is THE place to be…

“Find your VOICE at Illumination”…Here you will also find your audience. We have a presence on all social media including most recently our YouTube channel. Come join us:

I am grateful for Illumination…

Until next time ~

Sending you light, love — and my wishes for happy reading.

Be Well,