Curated Selections: Inspiring Reads for Avid Readers
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Dear Readers and Writers,
The team at ILLUMINATION strives to highlight the remarkable stories from our talented authors. Exceptional narratives remain timeless within our publications, and we ensure they reach the right audiences promptly.
We take pride in assisting writers at all stages, from novices to seasoned professionals.
Today, we've gathered a selection of captivating and educational stories for your enjoyment. We appreciate your engagement with these curated pieces.
The authors featured in this collection are imaginative and skilled contributors to ILLUMINATION. You'll discover a variety of topics, and you can easily locate your favorite writers using a keyword search (e.g., Ctrl F).
ILLUMINATION has released a new collection, featuring fresh narratives.
Curated Collection #132
Selected stories from seasoned writers aimed at dedicated readers.
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Your feedback and responses to the stories shared in our recent collections are invaluable to us.
For those who may have missed them, here are links to previous collections: - Hand-Picked Articles #140 - Hand-Picked Articles #141 - Hand-Picked Articles #142 - Hand-Picked Articles #143 - Hand-Picked Articles #144 - Hand-Picked Articles #145 - Hand-Picked Articles #146 - Hand-Picked Articles #147 - Hand-Picked Articles #148 - Hand-Picked Articles #149 - Hand-Picked Articles #150
We are thrilled to welcome several new writers into our publications and introduce them to our readership.
New Contributors: Please refer to the introduction to new authors and writer-related stories at the end of this post. We warmly welcome our new contributors, and ILLUMINATION is delighted to support their content. We have addressed your requests and reactivated accounts for new writers who faced technical issues.
We encourage you to explore and relish these selected stories from our extensive collection.
Curated Articles from ILLUMINATION Publications
How Altering My Diet Solved the Unbearable Teeth Problems Sustainably
Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Oral diseases affect approximately 3.5 billion individuals, but lifestyle choices may mitigate their impact.
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Five Tips to Melt Visceral Fat and Have a Defined Belly
Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Discover simple lifestyle changes that can help you reduce belly fat effectively.
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I Spent Three Months Collecting the Best Underrated Writing Tips on the Internet
Tim Denning
Here they are!
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The Story of How Eckhart Tolle Manifested “The Power Of Now”
David Gerken
The remarkable piece of paper he lost…and then found.
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Squeeze the Juice Out of the Present: Stop Daydreaming About the Future
Ayodeji Awosika
Avoid comforting yourself with false reassurances.
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How To Think About Thinking, Again
Dr. Ojuolape Kuti
Discover three critical thinking skills that are seldom taught.
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To The One Smiling Into The Light
Christyl Rivers, PhD.
A heartfelt poem dedicated to a grandmother with messy hair and dirty feet.
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Grandpa Goes and Gets Some
Arlo Hennings, Ph.D.
The heart remembers what the mind forgets.
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Reading the Bible in a Year Has Not Been Conducive to Spiritual Growth
Cathy Chapman, PhD
At least not for Christian spiritual growth.
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The True Story Of The Confederacy Moving To Brazil
Matt Lillywhite
After the Civil War, thousands of southerners relocated to South America.
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How To Follow Your Gut
Max Mask, BSc, MBA
Often, our best guidance comes from within.
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Would you pledge 10 hours this month for $2,000?
Jenn Leach
Ten hours for $2,000 in side hustle income?
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How to Recognize and Combat Fake News
George J. Ziogas
Help reduce the impact of fake news and contribute to a better world.
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Do You Have To Love Your Family?
Argumentative Penguin
Or are you simply expected to?
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Six Shitty Myths People Said Would Happen Over 40 and Never Did
Ange Dim
I'm frustrated by the negative comments about turning 40.
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Barefoot in the Snow. Crazy Supercharge
Andrey Pilipets
If you invest months in preparation…
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Why Elon Musk Sold His Bitcoin Shares Out of the Blue
Illumination Gaming
A friend suffered significant losses overnight, raising my concerns about cryptocurrency investments.
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This is What Happened Again in the Year 2022
AHK
History is repeating itself, and I must change it.
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Why I Created an Embarrassingly *Messy* Blog
Alex Philippe
And what I learned from it.
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The 5 Downsides of Being a Digital Nomad No One Tells You About
Angela Choi
I’m incredibly thankful for my nomadic lifestyle and recognize the immense privilege it entails.
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How Gaslighting Yourself is The Most Dangerous Form of Emotional Abuse
Chris Freyler
The most damaging aspect? Most people experiencing it are unaware.
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A Dog Person
Alan
A reflection on life.
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Medium (Probably) Won’t Work For You, Unless…
Christian Soschner
Insights gained after writing 300 articles on Medium.
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How Wordle is Saving Us from Ourselves
Dakota Duncan
What depths might we sink to without this trending word game?
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12 Things To Remember If You Ever Feel Like A Failure
Dave Richards
Especially since it's just a feeling.
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You Still Have Time To Change The World
Debbra Lupien, Voice of the Akashic Records
Let your passion ignite a fire within you that motivates you.
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Can you Play Backgammon?
Dimitrios Fanourios Pischinas
If yes, you may understand the essence of life.
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How I Kick-Start My Day’s Writing
Don Martin
For stream-of-consciousness writers, your stories depend on where you begin.
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Management Fix
Eduardo Espinheira
Definition of Unique Selling Proposition (USP).
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Spawn of Harvey Weinstein
Elizabeth Emerald
Not me too (apologies if it was you).
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A Death Row Inmate Executed in Oklahoma
Floyd Mori
He requested a firing squad.
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If You Didn’t Exist, Nothing in The Universe Could Exist
Frank T Bird
Interdependence suggests there has never been a beginning or an end.
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There Is Now An Opportunity To Create Your Future, Want To Do So?
Gregory Reece-Smith
Four steps guiding you to shape your future.
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The Quack
Harry Hogg
Transitioning from a boy collecting acorns to a man with unspoken pain.
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S*x, Finances, Mindset, and Healing
HealingLivMama
(Photo by author, at Codornices Park, California).
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A Gift For My Mother
Bogdan Mtn
Will you help me make her happy on her birthday?
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55K Followers, 500 Views
Burk
I greatly appreciate it when prominent Medium writers share insights into their stats.
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What Lifestyle Causes Inflammation?
Hello100
How does chronic inflammation influence aging and longevity?
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Three Tips to a Defined Body and Sharp Brain
Dr Mehmet Yildiz
Healthy lifestyle choices can enhance our body and brain functions.
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Eter-nity
India Snow
A resurrected poem.
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Healthy Fats
Isabel Noronha
After today, I hope you stop discriminating against fats.
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Treating ‘Black’ People Equally is The Quickest Way to be called a “Racist”.
Jaja Requa
How to treat black individuals as equals.
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AI-Generated Artwork Is Blowing Up The Economics of Art
Javier Menéndez
Not everyone is an artist, but now everyone can create art.
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Article-a-Day RESULTS
Jeff the Content Coach
Whenever you want more…
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My Top Five Most Nostalgic Games
Illumination Gaming
If it weren't for these childhood games, I wouldn't enjoy the modern masterpieces I play today.
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Why Do We All Become Our Parents?
Jeff Peirish
Psychology holds the key to both understanding and resolution.
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3 Lessons Learned From 6 Months of Freelance Writing
Jennifer March, MS
The hard-earned lessons from the freelance writing journey and the growth experienced.
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My Psychic Reading
Jennifer Pierce
The Medium shook and swayed. I remained still. If the deceased can see through us, perhaps we are the ghosts.
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You Don’t Have To Be a Medium Superstar To Get More Story Views
Jessica Rabel
Don't disagree with me! I might enjoy it!
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What Every Writer Should Know About Navigating Medium
John Cunningham
Tips and tricks for optimizing your experience on Medium.
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10 Amazing Facts About Planet Earth
Jose Luis Ontanon Nunez
How well do you know our home planet?
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Brian Flores is about to Burn It All Down!
Justin Stinnett
How the former Miami Dolphins coach seeks to bring real change to NFL hiring practices.
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Realm of Quarkopolis — Chapter 3
Kathy K
Growing up.
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3 Lifechanging Google Sheets Tools for Complete Beginners
Kiersten Campbell
Discover Google Sheets tools essential for everyone, not just data analysts!
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10 Brilliant Books You Should Read Before You Kick The Bucket
KL Simmons
Discover which non-fiction and fiction titles made the cut.
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Update on the largest darknet trial
Klaus Wagner
Sentences were pronounced after a year.
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Happy Birthday Data…ahem…Brent Spiner!
kristin_missk
This article isn't just for trekkies!
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Developers On Medium, There’s One Specific Publication For You To Write For
Kristina God
$$$$ — earn over $1k per month even as a new writer!
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School Should Prepare Students for Life
L.A. Fosner
Not shield them from reality.
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Have You Ever Wondered What It Would Be like in a Room Full of Homeless Men?
Lawson Wallace
It's a sad and disheartening experience.
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Would You Become a Masochist to Be More Productive? Elon Musk Approves It!
Lila Juno
A revolutionary productivity method to enhance your efficiency.
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Just start. Damn it.
Linda Erskine
This epiphany struck me while enjoying my coffee during an empowerment group Zoom call.
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How To Walk Away From A Conversation You Don’t Like
Lucia Landini
Time is a precious gift.
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My Most Popular Stories — (Must Be Reasons For That)
Maria Rattray
Stories that have drawn a significant readership.
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No Trace Of Mother And Child
Marie A. Rebelle
Book review of Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica.
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The IRS Now Wants You to Use Their App — IRS2GO — For your Refund and Other Tax Stuff
Mark Hake
They rarely answer their phone anymore — so using the app or volunteers is now essential.
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1 sperm + 1 egg = 3 humans; plus 14 Original & Unusual “What if” questions
Markus Scorelius
Absurd philosophical musings for 4 o’clock in the morning.
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Stagnant Or Free?
Marsha Hamby Savage
Excessive external control can be detrimental.
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Find Out Where Your Website or Post Is Linked to: Backlinks
Marvin Wendt
Backlinks help you discover where your content is discussed and how it is perceived!
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Clear Past Karma Blocking Abundance In Your Life
Maytha
With this technique, you can liberate yourself and all future generations.
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Embrace This & Reduce Stress
Michele Thill
Five simple methods to start today.
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I Decided To Be Totally Honest For A Day — It Wasn’t What I Expected
Mike Lewis
Please don’t try this at home!
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My Friend Has Three Children, But In Reality, He Has None
Mila
Parental alienation is the most severe form of child abuse.
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Tooting Our Own Horns
Misty Rae
Mom said it was wrong; I believe she was mistaken.
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I wish I were
- Kazi
A poem.
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5 Ways To Innovate and Improve Outcomes in Higher Education
Nandita Abraham
Create impact through influence rather than power.
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Are Claps Really That Important?
Nathalie Clair
Or is it merely a form of compliment?
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Grades, Homework, And The Relentless Pursuit of Scholastic Normalcy
Nick Stockton
Insights gained from schoolwork during the pandemic.
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How Beautiful Are You?
Nona Nicklin
What are you beholding?
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On Loving Yourself
Noran Azmy
Why loving oneself is an act of humility.
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Deep Breathes
Nova Binx
In perfect love and perfect trust…
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Hang On to Your Youthful Enthusiasms
Øivind H. Solheim
“Hang on to your youthful enthusiasms — you’ll be able to use them better when you’re older.” (Seneca)
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21 Writing Markets That Pay At Least 100.00 a Piece — Some Pay Into The Thousands
Pamela Kazmierczak
Discover magazines and websites seeking freelancers for nonfiction, poetry, fiction, and beyond!
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Fill-in-the-Blanks Game for Coming Up with Article Ideas
Patricia Haddock
Quick methods to ignite your creativity.
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NFT are Medieval Indulgences
Paul Coogan
Both are based on belief-based exchanges.
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Grateful More For the Rain than the Incessant Sun
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