ILLUMINATION-Curated: Outstanding Stories Volume 12 Unveiled
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Chapter 1: Introducing ILLUMINATION-Curated
Greetings, dear readers!
Happy Wednesday! In this post, we’re thrilled to share a selection of narratives from our talented writers for your reading pleasure. ILLUMINATION-Curated showcases polished and high-quality stories crafted by esteemed authors from Medium.
We have successfully compiled eleven volumes, which have been shared with our devoted beta readers.
The previous volumes have now been integrated into a single narrative for your convenience. This unified collection allows readers to access all published works from ILLUMINATION-Curated in one place. We will be distributing this compilation through our newsletters.
This anthology serves as a valuable resource for writers aiming to showcase their backgrounds and stories to our audience. Our primary objective is to foster connections between writers and readers.
Stories Featured in ILLUMINATION-Curated
Enjoy easy access to a variety of curated and exceptional stories.
You can discover more about our writers through the provided link. We are continuously adding new contributors, and currently, over 500 distinguished authors are lending their support to ILLUMINATION-Curated.
Contributors to ILLUMINATION-Curated
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Please enjoy the edited and curated narratives from our top authors.
Recent Submissions to ILLUMINATION-Curated
Erin King
The Daily Struggle of Emotional Setbacks in Trying Times
In today’s world, many are grappling with various internal conflicts. My story might strike a chord.
Solvita Sofi
Exaggerated on Weed-Edibles?
Here are 9 tips to help when your mind begins to feel overwhelmed.
The Maverick Files
5 Corporate-Life Lessons an MBA Really Teaches You
#4 — You scratch my back, I scratch yours.
CR Mandler MAT
You Missed Out on Me
Reflections on the impact of a narcissistic mother on a child’s life.
Vanessa Robinson
The “Trump” is Naked
Exploring the reality behind the billionaire's public persona.
Andrea Cazzaro
Should We Randomly Test Everybody for Covid-19?
A Bayesian perspective using real data could lead to new insights.
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
Genetics vs. Epigenetics
While DNA testing has its risks, understanding epigenetics can alleviate concerns.
Phil Rossi
The Conundrum of Colin Kaepernick
Is this beleaguered athlete a victim, an outcast, or simply an outdated quarterback?
Robert Trakofler
Motion
An artistic exploration of movement.
Kenan Kolday
A Timeless Advice From An Ascended Master to Modern Leaders
“The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of Understanding.” — The Kybalion.
Geetika Sethi
A Fabulous Foursome
Four inspiring methods to keep yourself motivated and empowered.
Haucem Sadki
Breaking Up With Toxic Friends is Crucial for Your Well-Being
I distanced myself from certain individuals for my own mental health.
Abayomi Omoogun
What Is Fair and Unfair?
A contemplation on life’s complexities.
Jerome Johnson
What Happened to the Tablet?
Reflecting on how tablets were meant to revolutionize our lives.
Brian Abbey
My Father Wants to Reconnect After Years of Being Absent
How does one navigate a relationship with an unreliable parent?
Robin Klammer
Why I’m Absolutely Fed Up
Frustrations with the inefficiencies of our mental health system.
Lokajit Tikayatray
How to Receive Negative Feedback for Your Own Benefit
A step-by-step guide to turning criticism into growth.
Kapil Goel
10X Growth or Happiness: What Will You Choose and Why?
A challenging dilemma to ponder.
Fatim Hemraj
I Tracked All the Food I Ate for Ten Years — and Then I Stopped
My journey a month into recovery from an eating disorder.
Ahsan Chaudhry
Medium Is No Different Than Any Other Platforms
Listen to my perspective before making a judgment.
Mark C Watney
Each To The Other’s Lips
A poetic reflection on shared experiences.
Anouska Parr
We Can’t Travel — Survival Tips to Beat the Daily Grind
9 strategies to overcome the monotony of being confined to one location.
Alessandro Bazzi
Microsoft Underwater Datacenter is a Success
Exploring the future of underwater data center deployment.
Mukundarajan V N
Common Sense Is Not What We Think It Is
A surprising revelation about common sense.
Sophia Lill
9 Humorous Ellen DeGeneres Quotes
Insightful and amusing words from Ellen DeGeneres.
The Maverick Files
Why Your Success is Failing You
The crucial factor that separates you from achieving greatness.
Payal Koul
‘Wholeness’ — A Deeper Underlying Reality
Exploring the concept of universal consciousness.
Doody Richards
If Grieving Is A Process, What Do You Gain From It?
Insights gained from understanding grief.
Solvita Sofi
5 Valuable Life Lessons From Oscar-Winning Film Parasite
Reflections worth considering, regardless of whether you've seen the film.
Liam Ireland
Some of My Favorite Writers on Illumination-Curated
Learning to excel among the best.
Mighty Knowledge
Here’s How to Make Your Business Unique and Guarantee Success
You have three potential paths.
Abena D
Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother
Realizations about the anxieties of motherhood.
Desiree Driesenaar
David Attenborough (94) Broke the Instagram World Record
We are now colleagues in the digital realm.
Julene Cole
The Better Way to Improve Your Life with Gratitude Journaling
Finding silver linings during dark times.
Chowa Sekai
The Cream of Wisdom
Sharing a selection of 50 out of over 5000 insights.
Kiranjeet Kaur
Immunodeficiency Disorders
Understanding the immune system's vulnerabilities.
J.D. Harms
Viscera
A prose piece exploring inner experiences.
Pene Hodge
Your Immune System
Why now is the ideal time to enhance your immune health.
Jason Ward
Great Crowdsourced Naming Disasters
Lessons learned from public naming disasters.
CR Mandler MAT
Erin King, Writer Extraordinaire
A tribute to resilience.
Kenan Kolday
Learn The 9 Acts of the Wise to Reign Your Destiny
A guide to lifelong success through wisdom.
Desiree Driesenaar
Facts and Truth. Are There More Than One?
A narrative about understanding facts and trust.
Dr. Mehmet Yildiz
Truth Over Facts
A winning approach in relationships and politics.
Erin King
5 Easy Ways to Become Instantly Better at “Adulting”
For those wondering, “What does it mean to adult?”
Matthew Royse
What’s the Secret to Great Writing?
A simple solution to overcome writer’s block.
Debbie Walker
What Choni, The Circle Maker, Taught Me About Writing
The importance of persistence.
Leonard B. Butz
How to Run an OpenStreetMap Tile Server with Custom Styling as Docker Container in Kubernetes
Personalizing your mapping experience.
Drama Llama
The American Dream Had Become a Nightmare!
Exploring the Great Depression and its literary inspiration.
ScienceDuuude
The Netflix Culture Wars
A deep dive into a misunderstood cultural revolution.
Beth Bradford, Ph.D.
What You Can Do About ‘The Social Dilemma’
Personal integrity starts with you.
@Marina T Alamanou PhD
What Gives People Power? Mitochondria.
Unveiling the origins of mitochondria and their significance.
Tree Langdon, CPA, CGA
No One Cares More About Your Money Than You Do
Invest in what you truly understand.
Rebecca Stevens A. ?
America Has Often Saved the World, Who is Going to Save America Now?
A reflection on the U.S. role in global democracy.
Michelle Marie Warner
Why We Need to Be Glamorous When We’re Drunk
Clinging to illusions in desperate times.
Akos Peterbencze
Does ‘The Last Dance’ Portray Michael Jordan as a Superstar or a Flawed Human Being?
A nostalgic examination of sports history.
Evamarie Augustine
A Bite Out of the Apple
Can NYC recover post-pandemic?
Bernard E. Robert
How an Egg Photo Got 54M+ Likes
And how your brand can achieve similar success.
Alastair Isaacs
What is… a Supernova?
Understanding these magnificent cosmic explosions.
Conny Manero
My Technique to Have Something to Write About Every Day
Insights gleaned from over a decade of practice.
Erin M. Singh
Why You Need to Spray Yourself With No2 Every Day
An experience unlike any other.
Dan Cadmus
Medium, Your Five Dollar a Month University
A haven for new writers.
Kaz Matsune
If Someone in His Fifties Can Create Multiple Sources of Income, So Can You
It’s never too late to begin.
Selma
How and Why You Should Raise Your Laugh Quota
Did you find humor in your day?
Mighty Knowledge
To Build Long-Term Wealth, Productize Yourself
Wisdom from Naval Ravikant's Almanack.
Liam Ireland
Finding A Use For Useless Information
A complex challenge.
Erwin Lima
When the Impact of Digital Tech on Our Mental Health Begins to Matter
Reflecting on our children's views and our technology.
Ahsan Chaudhry
Don’t Go Looking for Friends or Communities; Let Them Find You
Connections often happen organically.
Elisa Berlin
Can We Please Stop Stereotyping Pregnant Women?
If “nesting” didn’t exist, you wouldn’t be reading this.
Mia Miller
Just Who Does She Think She Is?
Exploring the unspoken dialogues between mothers and daughters.
Matthew Hyatt
Police Accountability Doesn’t Exist
A Kentuckian’s perspective on Breonna Taylor's death.
Danielle Godfrey
Choosing Optimism Is Helping Me Through Multiple Wedding Postponements
Love remains strong amidst delays.
Toni Tails
This Is How Quarantine Improved My Quality of Life
Finding silver linings in isolation.
Randy Wolken
Why Are You Missing Your Moments?
Life is a collection of fleeting experiences.
Vee Goldman
When A Viral Upload Can Bring Change
Life before the internet? Not for me.
Inspired Kema
Slavery Now Has a New Name, It’s Called “Human Trafficking”
A narrative on human trafficking and illegal migration in West Africa.
ScienceDuuude
The Full Genomic Sequence of the Tuatara
What reptilian DNA reveals about evolution.
Ahsan Chaudhry
How Early Morning Walks Are Changing Me
A reflection on the calming influence of early walks.
J.D. Harms
Instead of Getting Warm
A poetic exploration.
Andrew Quan
How To Rapidly Overcome Anxiety Through Behavioural Experiments
A straightforward approach to changing your relationship with anxiety.
Kim McKinney
I Wasn’t A Very Good Perfectionist, So I Quit
Embracing the freedom of "good enough."
Rebecca Romanelli
I Grew Up in a Nuclear Wasteland, the Most Toxic Environment in the U.S.
The challenges of dealing with nuclear waste.
Florian Hoffmann
How To Successfully Manage Your Life
Taking charge for a more fulfilling life.
Lisa Tadiwa
Five Ways Observing Children Can Help You Shift Your Perspective
Children’s curiosity can teach valuable lessons.
Jessica Lynn
Make This One Change and Your Life Will Shift
Enhancing satisfaction and content creation.
Halimah K.
Poems That Will Make You Understand Life Better
Reflecting on life through poetry.
Shagun Sharma
“Humbition”: Success Formula for Neo-Age Leaders
Modern leaders must blend contrasting traits while shedding outdated ones.
Floyd Mori
Supporting Veterans Is A Worthy Cause
A call to action for veteran support.
Abena D
What My Sister’s Sickness Taught Me About Life
Profound lessons learned.
Victoria Ichizli-Bartels, Ph.D.
Here Is Why We Accelerate When We Slow Down
The magic of taking small, effortless steps.
Matilda Swinney
How A Ten Day Vow of Silence Made Me More Confident
A transformative life experience.
Deborah Oyegue
7 Signs You Are Moving With The Wrong Crowd
#5 is the least obvious.
Ryan Fan
The Genius Behind The GEICO Gecko
Why the company chose the gecko during a SAG strike.
Alyssa Atkinson
How to Use Digital Decluttering to 2x Productivity
Your workspace might not be the sole culprit.
Britni Pepper
You Like My Dick Pic?
No. Do you like keeping your teeth?
Erin King
How To Mentally Prepare For Starting A New Business
With these strategies, you’ll feel ready and excited to begin.
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