Chapter 1: Curated Nostalgia Series

Greetings to all dedicated readers and friends of Medium! As we welcome the weekend, I’m excited to share my 127th collection, filled with diverse topics for new readers to explore. We've introduced numerous new writers in today’s edition; feel free to check their profiles and support them if their work resonates with you. Our community thrives on encouragement, and it’s essential for new voices to gain the confidence to flourish.

Within this collection, I address a poignant topic that weighs heavily on my heart: the tragic issue of farmers taking their own lives. If you know someone who could benefit from this narrative, please share the link to my story.

In yesterday's entry, I reflected on a subject that is particularly meaningful to me. Utilizing my role as a volunteer editor, I aim to highlight impactful stories for our readers, particularly for our Friends of Medium. Unfortunately, many of these stories remain overlooked.

I would like to introduce one of our contributors, Naya Monroe, MA, LCDC-I. While she is a newer writer on Medium, she brings a wealth of experience to her writing. Let’s extend a warm welcome to her!

Recently, I began curating health and science narratives from the archives of ILLUMINATION. I hope you discover valuable insights among these pieces, some of which predate my time on Medium. It was heartwarming to unearth such remarkable stories.

Just yesterday, I penned a brief piece on health and science for my new publication. However, I found myself grappling with the role of XLRs in fat loss and metabolic health benefits. Thankfully, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz clarified this topic in a recent piece, shedding light on a promising path to enhance our well-being.

Like a determined digital archaeologist, I delve into the depths of the ILLUMINATION queue, searching for hidden treasures to share with you. Another story has gained traction in my new publication, Health & Science! It’s growing rapidly, akin to a kangaroo joey in the Outback.

Recently, I came across a thought-provoking article by Seda A. on ILLUMINATION-Curated. Intrigued, I shared it with my daughter, who resonated with Seda’s insights, despite the distance between them. She said, "Dad, you're a content curator; why not amplify this story with your writing?" Inspired by her words, I decided to express my thoughts on it. I trust my reflections will be clear, and you’ll appreciate Seda's outstanding narrative, linked within.

Chapter 2: Addressing Health Issues

In an alarming trend, I learned about the strong genetic predisposition of Alzheimer's disease, piquing my interest as I grow older and grapple with the fear of dementia and memory loss.

After navigating the ILLUMINATION queue, my frustration turned into creativity thanks to a clever prompt from a fellow writer, which sparked my imagination. Cheers to that! 🥂

My friend Aiden often highlights new writers. He recently penned a beautiful piece, though he was too busy today to share something new. We encourage him to prioritize his own engaging stories.

On a related note, I've recently written about the health impacts of racism on marginalized groups in the United States. It's a crucial topic: Racism as a Contributing Factor to the Death and Suffering of Innocent Young People in the U.S.

As editors, we’ve enjoyed a motivational article by Lawson Wallace on ILLUMINATION-Curated, where he shares his unexpected success on YouTube. He’s a fantastic colleague, uplifting us daily in our Slack workspace.

Last week, we welcomed over 200 new writers, pushing our total to over 29,000! I’ve introduced them in previous collections, so please give them a warm welcome and explore their work.

Recently, Aiden’s moving story about Australians deeply touched me, inspiring me to articulate my emotions in a healthy way.

In the realm of health and science, I explored themes of aging and longevity, donning my humor hat. I highlighted my cardiologist son and a retired cardiologist writer, who both brought valuable insights to the discussion.

As we continue to cultivate our community, I invite writers interested in health and science topics to contribute to our publication. I’m eager to review, publish, and promote quality stories that delight our readers.

The first draft of our publication and submission guidelines is ready for interested contributors.

Let’s celebrate the great stories we’ve come across recently, with a special focus on those that resonate with our themes.

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing these valuable narratives with your networks. Your engagement helps us reach more readers, allowing these stories to shine!