Dear Readers and Writers,

Happy Weekend!

This weekend, we have a selection of fantastic stories for your reading pleasure. In line with our new curation initiative, we've compiled this collection to highlight exceptional pieces recommended by our dedicated volunteer editors and ILLUMINATION-Curators from ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium.com, which supports over 24,000 writers.

We've previously shared the rationale behind this initiative, and if you missed it, you can catch up on earlier volumes: Volume 1 through Volume 14. We hope you enjoy this Volume 15!

We're thrilled to announce that our special publication, ILLUMINATION-Curated, has gained recognition as a valuable nominating publication. You can learn more about how ILLUMINATION Publications supports the BOOST Program.

It's essential to note that the stories included here are nominated by our volunteer editors, who are also writers and readers on this platform. This collection reflects their collective preferences. ILLUMINATION maintains a neutral stance regarding all published stories, making it impossible to feature every single one of the over a million stories available. Nevertheless, we strive to amplify as many outstanding stories as we can, almost daily, based on our volunteers' availability.

Stories possess the power to shape a writer’s distinct viewpoint. For instance, our chief editor was inspired by a recent narrative, envisioning the potential impact of having more writers share their cherished experiences in similar ways. This is a chance to discover a variety of narratives and inspirations, enriching our platform with diverse voices.

> A Heartwarming Tale of a Woman Who Found Love After Marriage, but Not With Her Spouse

Medium flourishes through the essential collaboration between writers and readers, cultivating an exceptional environment for both groups. Here, our editors and administrators generously contribute their time, ensuring that every writer can express their voice.

Their dedication involves the daily review and publication of stories without compensation, and it’s crucial to recognize and appreciate their invaluable contributions as we utilize this service.

Engaging with these writers through comments, applause, sharing on social media, and following their profiles brings immense joy to them. Your support serves as a significant motivator, encouraging them to produce more remarkable pieces like those featured in this collection.

Among our 145 volunteer editors, a dedicated team of 57 curators developed this new service to enhance story visibility. Each curator selects a few stories from their reading lists daily, which our lead ILLUMINATION-Curators then compile into collections for our readers. However, we can only include a limited number of stories to keep these posts concise.

> Our lead curators feature selected stories in lists, a fantastic Medium feature. When you see your stories in these lists, feel free to save, share them on social media, link to your stories, and leave comments or likes to boost visibility. The entire curation process is time-consuming, and we appreciate your support as much as you can afford.

Many editors, including our chief editor Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, also create lists of stories they read from our publication. We will include these lists in our collections. Below are examples of curated pieces recently compiled by Dr. Yildiz from his tech account:

> Building a Synergistic Tech, Business, and Leadership Community — Part III

> Building a Synergistic Tech Community — Part II

> Extended Benefits to Write for Technology Hits Publication with New Leadership Commitment

In September and October, writers' earnings have declined due to fraudulent activities on Medium, as discussed in a piece by Mike Broadly, DHSc titled Here’s What Seems to Happen to Medium Last Week.

Yesterday, we introduced one of our outstanding writers, Ammara Hassan.

Meet Ammara Hassan on Medium

An inspiring writer with degrees in social and political sciences.

Our editors appreciate Ammara’s narratives and nominate them for these curated collections. You can explore other editor profiles in the attached collection.

Collection of Editor Profiles

Meet the Editors of Illumination Integrated Publications.

With this opportunity, we also welcome new writers who have recently joined us. Let's extend a warm welcome and explore their profiles, which we will add at the end of the collection.

Daily List for Sharing — Volume 15

In this collection, you'll discover relevant and enjoyable pieces covering various topics. Today, our editor and media coordinator Aiden (Illumination Gaming) volunteered to create the list, making it easy to share this collection on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Reddit, or Quora.

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Let's all engage with this list and at least tweet it so more readers can find these stories. This is the purpose of these curated lists.

We appreciate your wonderful support for these writers, who pour their hearts and souls into these narratives for your enjoyment.

Here are the nominated stories from enthusiastic readers today.

Chosen Stories from ILLUMINATION Writers Today

• How Social Connections Shape Healthspan and Lifespan

  Dr. Mehmet Yildiz

  An exploration of the significant effects of social bonds on the brain, building cognitive reserves and enhancing mental and physical health.

• Back to Writing / Curating Technology, Business, and Leadership Topics Using a New Profile

  Dr. Mehmet Yildiz

  My writing and curation plans for this new profile.

• Bizarre Things to Do in 2024 That’ll Probably Piss People Off

  Tim Denning

  #4 — Relationships are more important than notifications.

• Embracing Knowledge Humility: Navigating the Dunning-Kruger Effect in the Workplace

  11. Joseph

  Collaborating with both know-it-alls and the reserved leads to better outcomes.

• How ILLUMINATION Publications Support the BOOST Program

  ILLUMINATION

  An interview with Dr. Mehmet Yildiz providing insights to enhance the chances of boosting on Medium.

• How to Be Safe in the World of Cybercrime

  Jussi Luukkonen – your curiosity guide

  Best practices for cybersecurity based on expert experience.

• Cellular Responses to Ketosis: Can Cancer Cells Listen and Behave?

  Mike Broadly, DHSc

  Promising research on the impact of ketogenic diets and fasting on cancer prevention and treatment.

• Walter, You Deserve a Chemistry Nobel!

  Saurabh Srivastava, PhD

  A letter addressed to Walter White.

• The Dilemma of Immortality

  Dr. Emmanuel Ogamdi

  A pill that grants eternal life might be the worst idea ever.

• The Monday Blues — Does the Day of the Week Really Impact Employee Mood?

  Dr. Anthony Thompson

  Mondays see many negative occurrences: lower stock market returns and increased employee incivility.

• Where have all the flowers gone?

  Dr. John Frederick Rose

  Reflections on memories and loved ones from my youth.

• Life Lessons: Laughing to Death, My Nana with the Golden Smile

  Doc Positivity: Awakening

  Celebrating a talented matriarch known for humor, comedy, and singing.

• How I went from 0 to 305 followers in 117 days.

  Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD

  Tips anyone can use to grow an audience.

• Why Do You Need to Write At Least Three Months to Reap Benefits of Medium?

  ILLUMINATION

  A mini-interview with Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, Chief Editor of Illumination Integrated Publications on Medium.

• There Is a Live-Action Pokemon Series in the Works, but It’s Not What You Think

  Aiden (Illumination Gaming)

  The first trailer for this series has just been released.

• Questioning a Sightseer: The Journey of a Time Traveler

  Kendalin Jane

  A how and why inspection with the wonderful Joanie Adams.

• Oh, For The Love Of Film!

  Joanie Adams

  The silent stars of the silver screen and the imagination that was exhausted.

• My Night Adventure Doesn’t Like the Size of My Breasts

  Alexandra

  Does breast size really matter to men?

• Nutrition: Curated Stories — Volume 1

  ILLUMINATION-Curators

  Featuring well-crafted stories that can be amplified in our new publication, ILLUMINATION’s Nutrition.

• Do You Provide Self-Service Or Full-Service?

  Mark Armstrong

  Are you missing a chance to market yourself?

• The Little Things That Kept Me Fat for Years

  Sufyan Maan, M.Eng

  The small habits that sabotaged my health.

• Unleash Your Passion, Don’t Monetize It

  David Tighe

  Exploring an alternative path to financial freedom.

• 10 Reasons Why You Struggle To Write & 10 Remedies

  Veronica Llorca-Smith

  Overcoming writer’s block.

• Were The Lourdes Miracle ‘Cures’ Really Cures?

  Janice Harayda

  What ‘60 Minutes,’ a Nobel laureate, and others learned.

• Vivek Ramaswamy Is Making His Name Known

  Floyd Mori

  Running for President of the USA.

• What Lessons Can We Learn From Maine’s Horrible Tragedy

  Vertis Williams III

  The 18 lives lost deserve an honest reflection.

• How Boys Interact With Religion

  Citizen Reader

  It always seems to be either too much or not enough.

• My Name’s Maria, But You Can Call Me ?15

  Maria Marmo

  Generated via MidJourney & Edited in Photoshop.

• The Perfect Story

  Jens Peter Olesen

  It is in here (pointing to my head). I feel it is coming closer to exit me through my fingers.

• Your Friend’s Side Piece Cannot Come in Our Home

  Toni Crowe

  The no-tell motel is down the street.

• Launch That Book

  Jacquelyn Lynn

  What you need to know to set up and run a book launch.

• Growing Up in the Last Innocent Generation

  Abubakar Writes

  From Pogs to Smartphones, From Walkmans to WiFi, Navigating the Changing World.

• Want to find your true face?

  Ahmadou DIALLO

  Yes! I would scream each time I had the 4 Aces in my hand when playing Belote with friends and family.

• Limitations of Human Evolution in Understanding the Workings of the Universe

  Mohan Chellaswami

  Humans face tremendous challenges in visualizing spatial and temporal scales that the universe operates on.

• These Osho Quotes Seem to Be Contradictory.

  Ajith Balakrishnan Nair

  “Intelligence is dangerous. Intelligence means you will start thinking on your own; you will start looking around…”

• Unlocking The Creative Genius Within

  Alex Rotar

  Meet the Brainstorm Monkey.

• Celebrating Life With A Trip

  Alexandra Axente

  You Won’t Find Me Home On My Birthday.

• 7 Brutal Lessons I Learned About Social Media After Writing Content For More Than One Year

  Almar Tagara

  Do you want to become a successful Content Creator?

• Here’s The Secret to Personal Success and Well-Being

  Alp Arslan

  How setting boundaries boosts well-being and productivity.

• No Proof

  America Zed?

  Poetry of life.

• My Shadow Work for Writer’s Loneliness (As Someone Sacred to Be Alone)

  Annie Wegner

  Zombie simple routine to follow.

• Exploring the Neuroprotective Effects of Taurine in Ageing Brain

  Aurora

  Taurine as a promising anti-aging supplement: What research says.

• How The Danish Way of Life “HYGGE” Keeps Denmark At The Top of World Happiness Index

  Blue

  It's not just another word.

• Easy, But Not Lazy — How I Incorporate a Yoga Teacher’s Mantra in My Life

  Britta Cee

  I attended a Yoga class once, and the teacher guided us on how deep and for how long to hold our poses.

• The First Confederate Statue in Texas and Martial Law Surrounding It

  Caleb Ashley

  Sherman, Texas proudly displays a confederate statue but makes no mention of the martial law that was declared over the event.

• There Might Be a New God of War Game in the Works

  Aiden (Illumination Gaming)

  A well-known leaker suggests that the next God of War game is already in development.

• Nutrition 101 from a Scientific Point of View in Simple Words

  Mike Broadly, DHSc

  My perspectives on using food for health and well-being as a retired health scientist.

• Unleashing the Power of Coconuts: Lots of Work for Little Reward

  Cathy Strine

  My Diary: January 26, 2023.

• Civil Engineers Who Turned Politicians

  Charlene Ann Mildred

  Building a political future of blueprints for ballots.

• A Soliloquy of Reluctant Farewell

  Chloe

  In quietude’s cloak, silently draped over these shoulders…

• How To Manage Spiritual Awakening Symptoms

  Cee Cee

  Finding relief from ascension symptoms and ways to alleviate them.

• The Invisible Torment That May Be Controlling Your Life

  Corey Casey

  Unmasking the hidden struggles.

• 3 Ways You Are Secretly Killing Your Confidence

  Craig Youngkrantz

  Pay attention.

• Be Different. Be Altruistic.

  Creative Introvert

  Why giving is much better than receiving (most of the time).

• The Blue Pill Of Surnames

  Daily Life Escapism

  The Matrix is an unforgettable movie, but there was one thing nobody…

• To Everything, There is a Season

  Daniela Dragas

  Making peace with the passage of time.

• Entertainment And Going Out Almost Daily is a Luxury Only for The Ultra Wealthy

  Dennis De Silva

  The pitfall of losing intentionality is the cancerous mindset of having that cash monthly.

• Using Oxygen to Release Dopamine — any disorder, any place, anytime.

  Dual-Diagnosed-Addict

  Feeling STRESSED? This is why our breath is so powerful; I gift this natural method of the #1 Anxiety Killer — [Box Breathing].

• Creating Temporal Bridges in Experimental Biology for Longevity

  Dr. Mehmet Yildiz

  Understanding the exciting concept of heterochronic parabiosis.

• Unleashing the Muses: The Transformative Power of Greek Mythology for Writers and Creators

  Eleni Stephanides

  There’s much to gain from mythical immersion.

• Personal Reflection

  Eric Bowman

  If you’re 30 or older, you’ll want to read this.

• A Former GOP Presidential Candidate Has Words About Trump

  Floyd Mori

  He said he will leave the Republican Party.

• Five Valuable Behaviours That Make You Productive When You’re Lazy

  Francis E

  Aren’t you tired of being lazy?

• Why I Lost My Passion as a Developer and Moved to the Countryside

  Gabe Araujo, M.Sc.

  Coding was not just my job; it was my life.

• Tesla’s Vision of a World Powered by the Pyramid

  Good To Know 33

  Could it be real?

• The F Word; Three Thoughts for Swapping Empty Feedback for a Real Conversation

  Greg Lynas

  The word ‘feedback’ is what’s wrong with modern leadership attempts.

• 10 Psychological Tricks Guaranteed To Make Any Woman Want You

  GrowthLodge.Com

  We’ve all seen it in movies or read about it in books.

• Prism of Tears — Emotions in Living Color

  Harvey Ross

  In the prism of tears, emotions arise…

• Going in Depth: “Comfortability Kills”

  Hasnain A

  The fine line between comfort and growth.

• Why You Should Write Your Book

  Helen Nomura

  It’s time to stop procrastinating and just do it.

• We are all working in a Gangsta’s Paradise.

  Ian Beckett MSc

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• Meet Zondra Dos Anjos

  ILLUMINATION

  A writer, bodybuilder, investor, and spiritual person with psychic abilities and occult knowledge.

• Silent Walking: A Meditative Practice that Benefits You

  Ipshita Bose

  It helps you ground yourself by avoiding all distractions.

• 6 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Digital Legacy Before Death

  Israrkhan

  Safeguarding your digital treasures for your loved ones.

• Hydrogen Fuel For Aircraft — Could It Work Commercially?

  James Marinero, MSc, MBA

  Exploring the viability of hydrogen fuel in aviation.