Chapter 1: Welcome to ILLUMINATION Publications

Greetings, dear readers and fellow enthusiasts of Medium! I’m excited to share my 80 curated collections, offering a diverse range of reading options across various themes. It’s remarkable that my collection count has now exceeded my age. Though brief, I believe there’s something enjoyable for everyone here. My mission is to unearth valuable narratives that may have been overlooked, ensuring you have delightful stories to engage with. I encourage you to interact with and share the tales you discover; boosting views and engagement is a key goal of mine.

Yesterday, we launched a fresh newsletter, perfect for new writers. You can find profiles of our latest contributors at the end of this post, and I encourage you to explore their unique stories.

Now, as we celebrate ILLUMINATION's fourth anniversary, I ponder what it will evolve into by the time it reaches my age! While I won’t be around to witness those days, some of you may.

In a playful twist, I crafted a short story using Aiden's older video, adopting a light-hearted Aussie accent that’s quite unusual for me. I hope you find it entertaining.

We’ve welcomed over 200 new writers to our community! I introduced them during my birthday celebration story, making it easy for you to follow those whose writing resonates with your interests. This is part of the beauty of ILLUMINATION Publications—helping new authors connect with seasoned ones, despite the challenges they face.

Our beloved editor 🥰Lanu Pitan🥰 has returned, and we are thrilled that Medium has reinstated her account. Dr. Mehmet Yildiz eloquently captured Lanu’s generous spirit in a heartfelt testimonial that you can read in this story. He provided valuable insights by addressing the situation from multiple viewpoints, fostering greater empathy for both the platform and its users. After experiencing my own account suspension recently, I understand the emotional toll it can take. However, it’s essential for the platform to eliminate non-productive accounts.

Recently, I shared my reflections on the issue of bulk suspensions on Medium. If you’re curious about the details surrounding the suspension of numerous accounts, we’ve crafted a brief piece on that topic.

In addition, Aiden has produced an engaging YouTube video aimed at our ILLUMINATION-Gaming community, offering insightful boosting tips.

He also highlighted some of our newly boosted stories, all of which I have thoroughly enjoyed reading. In a special episode, I discussed some of the boosted stories I encountered, as certain readers particularly appreciate exceptional pieces. Aiden covers the latest stories, while I delve into older works to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Occasionally, I include new gems that editors recommend, ensuring every story is a worthy read. I urge you to immerse yourself in these narratives, share them on social media, and help them reach a broader audience. I attempted to follow many writers I hadn’t connected with before, but the system limited me to 150 new follows per day, so I’ll try again later.

Chapter 2: Engaging Interviews and Insights

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz recently interviewed notable writer Genius Turner, whose work I find captivating, and I recommend you follow him for further insights.

I also featured an interview with Shirley Willett, a respected senior writer. Today, I highlighted one of her pieces discussing the sixth dimension.

Meet Dr. David Mokotoff, whose informative and humorous stories you won't want to miss. I’ve compiled several intriguing interviews with various writers for your convenience, showcasing their life lessons and engaging perspectives.

Chapter 3: My Favorite Stories and Nominations

I’d like to highlight my favorite new pieces from Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, Lorwen Harris Nagle, PhD, Matthew Bamberg, and Lisa Bage, focusing on four significant and timely topics, as most of my remaining collection consists of older works.

You’ll find enjoyable selections in this compilation; I’ve curated something for all tastes.

1. The Striking Adverse Effects of Night Light Exposure on Mental Health by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
2. Her Son Saw Her in the Shower, and The Sky Was Falling Down by Mike Broadly, DHSc
3. Here's How I Improved My VO2max After My 60s with Persistence and Guidance by Mike Broadly, DHSc
4. Gaming, Fun, and Humor: The Lifelines That Rescued Me From Social Media's Grip on My Life by Aiden (Illumination Gaming)
5. Musicals Had a Strange Effect on My Offbeat Family by Rebecca Romanelli
6. Ballad of 3-Eyed Lou by Pernoste & Dahl
7. The Fight Over Return-To-Office Is Getting Dirty by Luay Rahil
8. MLK Day: Words of Wisdom from Civil Rights Icon Still Resonate by David B. Grinberg 🇺🇸
9. What can we learn from Lord Ram? by Yogesh Haribhau Kulkarni (PhD)
10. Dr. John Rose and Technology by Dr. John Frederick Rose
11. REDESIGN to Help Sustainability in Fashion Clothing by Shirley Willett
12. Aging — Positive & Negative Change by Annelise Lords
13. Is Your Job Destroying Your Health? by Leonard Tillerman
14. Stop Running Behind Money and Start Attracting It to You by Aleena Huda
15. The Impermanence of Worldly Pleasures by Ancient SAGES
16. Unmasking the Beast: When Dark Inner Thoughts Consume Humanity by Aurora
17. 9 Overused Clichés That Turn Readers Away From Your Content by Chloé
18. 7 Key Components of a Healthy Lifestyle by ChrisCrutch
19. Let's Talk about Atheists and Firm Believers in the God of Abraham by Marcus aka Gregory Maidman
20. What Are the Backrooms? [Ultimate Guide] by Christopher Kokoski
21. Why writing makes a big difference by Coral Brune
22. The Difference Between Mass and Weight by Andra Forbes
23. 10 Nice Girl Habits All Women MUST Change by Antia & Brody Boyd
24. How To Love Poetry — My Experience by Diana Dolea
25. The Power of Child Sponsorship by Mike Broadly, DHSc
26. Gratitude Quotes to Inspire and Uplift Your Soul by Duane Michael
27. It's Evolution's Job to Make Us Strong Enough to Reproduce by E Mark Moore
28. How Technology Redefines Parkinson's Care and Empowers Patients by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz (Tech)
29. How to Level-up Your Character in the Game Of Life by Fernando Salles
30. Stephen Hawking's Revolutionary Theories by Hasnain A
31. Dog's Gotta Do What A Dog's Gotta Do by diana swezy
32. 4 Ways Ramit Sethi's YouTube Series Will Improve Your Relationship With Money AND Your Partner by Jasmine Persaud
33. How much TikTok pays for 1M views by Jenn Leach
34. The More Attractive We Are, The Less Effort We Put Into Dating by Joe Elvin
35. Most People Are Good People by John Whye
36. Aha Mastery: 6 Practical Steps for Unleashing Creativity and Boosting Efficiency by Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
37. My Mortal Enemy by Jan G Sokol
38. I've Never Made A Bucket List — Maybe It's Time To Do That! by Lacey Dearie
39. A Foreshadowed Ending by Mariana Busarova
40. How I Almost Wrote a Book, But This Happened Instead… by Maxim ABE
41. A Message for My Ex-girlfriend by MRCOLLINSFX
42. Nurturing the Soul in the Concrete Jungle by Philip M — I
43. 45 Best Tips to Cure Your Loneliness by Lewiscoaches
44. Are We Sure About Electric Vehicles? by Renny J.
45. 5 New Year's Resolutions for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse by Simply.A
46. What If It Gets Taken Away From You? by Spiritworth
47. 6 Tiny Habits That Will Put You in the Top 1% Of People by Sufyan Maan, M.Eng
48. Haiku — An Open View by The Momma Dom
49. The Importance of Self-doubt by The One Alternative View
50. Trump won Iowa, So What? by Tom Egelhoff
51. Is Investing a Status Symbol? by Tracey Edwards
52. How to Make Your First $1 On the Internet by ASAD EDUCATE
53. Lies: What Does It Profit to Lie? Part 2 by Velvetstar64
54. They Come in Twos and Threes by writingelk
55. My 2023 Book List by AbdulElah (Abi)
56. This Is What I Think About 401K's by Zach Breiner

Thank you for diving into these wonderful stories!