#MondayMotivation
Weekly Editorial Picks by Ann Venkataraman
Stories to spark new ideas and cheer up your week!
Happy Monday!
My name is Ann and I am an editor for ILLUMINATION magazine. (Bio here) Every Monday, I present a weekly editorial pick of 15 hand-picked stories, submitted in the previous week, that stood out for their brilliant content.
The purpose of this list is to present a collection of articles/poems on a variety of topics. The aim is to expand your reading list and spark new ideas, gain new perspectives, and introduce you to new content/ writers you might otherwise miss over internet chatter. Diversity in reading opens you to new pathways of thinking that help with all facets of life — writing, work, career, innovation, and relationships!
So kickstart your week with these fabulous articles that inspire, motivate, teach, and add joyous sparkle to your life!
As always, a gentle reminder — this reading selection is slightly subjective based on what stood out to me in the stories we received last week. I have excluded stories already featured in our “spotlight” sections as well as writer bios. I also left out news, horror, or anything negative, to add a deliberate dose of positivity to your lives!
Links to our submission process, FAQs, writing challenges, and stories from our Top Writers are all added at the end. So do take a look or bookmark for future reference.
Without further ado, here is this week’s list.
1] Restless
Let’s face it, the pandemic has made us all restless. This poem by Gina Pacelli captures it perfectly, while still being positive.
2] Takeaways from $2,000 Writer’s Retreat
Not many of us can afford to attend one, so let us learn from Alvin Ang who has been there and done that!
3] Beautiful Cherry Blossoms
If you missed traveling to the gorgeous Washington DC cherry blossom festival this year, then this article will truly warm your heart. A detailed article by Floyd Mori.
Enjoying The Beautiful Cherry Blossoms
Bringing some beauty into life during the pandemic
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4] True Love
How to sustain true love through the years, by Jordon P.
5] One heart, four meanings.
Anatomy class taught us that the heart has 4 chambers — but they never taught you the deeper implications. Read this amazing account by The Hungry Brain
6] Extreme Reading Productivity
If you’ve been falling behind your reading goals, this is an excellent tip to turbocharge your reading speed and comprehension/ retention abilities. I use this tip myself, so can vouch it works 100%. Thanks, Manmeet Singh for sharing!
7] Lessons from my Pastor
Confidence lessons from a pastor, written by Ibukun Faleye
8] Hobbies = Self improvement
An interesting way to implement self transformational goals, by Baowei.
9] What do you know about storks?
The only legend I know is associated with babies, so it was quite illuminating to read about these other stories! :D Thank you Ana for sharing these Balkan stories.
10] Hare and the Tortoise — revisited!
Who knew so many life lessons were hidden in this old nursery tale. A unique look by Rejoice Denhere.
11] Marketing Magic!
Sometimes criticism and negative feedback is our best gift! See how Dove used marketing magic to turn the tide in their favor. Written by Aryan Gandhi
12] Love you Forever
Everyone seeks true everlasting love, so this is a must-read! A heart-warming poem by Andre Puddie.
13] Make Others Smile
We all need some sunshine and smiles in our life (especially after 5+ months of lockdown!), so check out this old-fashioned beautiful method, suggested by Monami M.
14] Cities of the Future
What might the future look like? Based on some interesting extrapolation from existing emerging tech innovations, by Shadeeb Hossain
15] Secret List of Self-made Female Billionaires
Irrespective of your gender or identity, this list is sure to leave you inspired and amazed. Hat tip to you, Zoe Naz for bringing these new names to light!
So read on and get inspired!
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