Exploring Eclectic Narratives: Celebrating Diverse Voices
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The human intellect is not always a noble entity, and true engagement with it often requires a blend of various influences. E.M. Forster once remarked on the paradox of our nature: “Do not be proud of your inconsistency. It is a pity that we should be equipped like this. It is a pity that Man cannot be at the same time impressive and truthful.”
Dear Readers,
The writers at ILLUMINATION present this diverse assortment as a token of appreciation for you.
Our contributors have crafted over a hundred intriguing narratives addressing significant themes across multiple genres. These talented individuals have generously shared their insights, emotions, and experiences through their creative expressions. Within these stories, you can discover the captivating realms inhabited by our writers.
We encourage you to explore the comments section for a deeper understanding of the core messages conveyed by our authors. It serves as a valuable resource summarizing their creative endeavors.
We aim to bring you joy.
Enjoy!
Nikola Ojdani?, Ph.M.
How to Make a Decision and Stick with it?
Lose weight, quit smoking, you name it — it’s super easy when you are dedicated!
Adoption Trauma: How to Peel Back Layers of Hurt, Loss, and Anger?
The “write” way to connect with emotions?
Driving While Black: How To Get Away With It
Navigating code-switching to avoid hefty fines and police violence.
Stop Forcing Yourself to Exercise — Do This Instead
A simple trick to ‘just do it.’
5 Philosophical Quotes That Can Change the Way You Approach Life
Get inspired.
Loneliness
Loneliness. Is daunting. Too much time to reflect. Thoughts become wary.
The Story of Ivan Mor Smirnoff
A passive-aggressive takedown of an unapologetic plagiarist.
Tough Lady Carvers
Press play & strut.
The Tunnel
The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men.
I’m in Phase One of Getting Back into My Jeans
And all the other things too.
Know What I’m Saying?
Civil laws are enacted when the inherent laws of humanity are disregarded.
Nature’s Wonderful Sense of Irony
Wake up: We’re all one and the same — Henerey X Challenge.
Passing Leadership Lessons to Future Generations
Some of us aren’t even aware of how we are failing.
Capacity, Scalability & Performance of ILLUMINATION
ILLUMINATION thrives with over 700 writers engaging 8504 readers through captivating and insightful narratives.
It’s Actually Okay To Be Wrong
You aren’t truly living if you don’t make significant mistakes occasionally.
My Prayers
A few items for the Creator's inspection.
Spin THIS!
Your plagiarized work may earn you a C on your paper or a few pennies on Medium, but respect, once lost, is difficult to regain.
Some Days I Wonder…
But I can’t escape the reality of my day. Lessons learned. Challenges faced. Some days, I wonder… but I rise.
6 Ways Conquering Your Breakups Can Help You Find Love
Breakups are inevitable; what matters is how you navigate them.
How to Decode Your Failure
Coping with the essential aspect of success.
Where Eagles Soar
Imagination takes flight.
Some Are Awake—Some Aren't
Time waits for no one.
Don’t You Find That Pooping Is Weird?
An essay exploring the topic.
The Dance Between Darkness and Light
Will always remain.
Wabi-Sabi
A Haiku.
How to Improve Your Economic Worth During COVID-19 Lockdown
Three strategies to enhance your socioeconomic value during lockdown.
It’s OK to Admit That Things Just Aren’t the Same
Some friendships are better left behind.
A Third Culture Kid in Saudi Arabia
The term "Third Culture Kid" refers to those raised in a country different from their parents'.
ILLUMINATION BIO
Jeff Hanlon.
Haiku: Food for Thought
A daily dose of philosophy.
Why Don’t Men Have More Emotional Support in Friendships?
Society discourages men from expressing emotional vulnerability, affecting their friendships.
Housecleaning Mantras and Random Acts of Organizing
Are you happy? If not, throw something out.
Learning To Love My Home
A listicle of purpose and hope!
8 Whatsits Every Writer Should Use
Plus maybe a few extras.
Merlin
A cat with a spiritual mission.
Yourself Now Star.
All mixed up.
When We Suffer Invalidation
Finding validation within ourselves can be quite challenging.
When Fish Become Birds
And blue looks like green.
Days of Innocence
The world was magical, and life was beautiful.
Evoking My Senses
I use my senses, but do I?
Freedom’s Tranquility
Taking this day to truly be free, Spontaneity without obligations, Nothing really has to be done, Spirit moving at its own pace.
God Bless Kayaking
Working out while looking inward.
Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?
This precious mineral is essential for health.
There Is Bliss When You Roam The Woods
A tribute to The Woodlands, Texas — a master-planned community of natural beauty.
I Went for a Run Today and Here’s Why I’m Not Doing it Again
Running isn’t for everyone.
Strengthen your core
Developing and maintaining the endurance of core muscles improves balance and flexibility.
The Ridiculous Things Your EGO Tells You
You are worthy.
7 Simple Money Management Tips To Save Better in 2020
Managing your finances is an achievement.
The Life Lessons of Chronic Illness — Pain will Teach You
Living with chronic pain and illness has imparted invaluable lessons.
Blue Hues
The day was sweltering, and shade was a luxury as I picked blue saskatoons filling several buckets.
Cloudburst
A Haiku.
Moving Forward — Summer of 2020
Is there a NEW me within you?
Parachute Kid
A poem.
The US Needs a Digital First Amendment
We are giving our freedom to Facebook and YouTube.
Westworld Season 3: Questioning the Nature of the Show
Warning: Contains spoilers for HBO’s Westworld.
Again, Damn It! Chapter Fifty-Three
Love shared once again!
5 Ways to Get Unstuck
#4: Make a list of your personal values.
Let’s!
A free verse poem on life’s adventures.
Diaphanous Delight
Day 10 of My Writing Challenge.
Time-Locked Memory
A poem.
Solar Activity and Space Radiation, Simply Explained
What are solar flares, and why should YOU know about them?
SULTRY LOVE: EPISODE 7
Behind closed doors, a person is usually themselves, but when they are in the spotlight, they can become someone else.
If you’re a procrastinator, it’s not too late
Procrastination isn’t always about laziness.
Duty
A 50-word MicroFiction about Soldiers.
Concerning
A Haiku.
Losing Willa Cather’s Letters
An adoption story about feelings of unworthiness.
Each day You Love Me In Your Own Special Way
Your sweetness is my weakness.
Totem
Deep in the Amazonian jungle lived a tribe unseen by others, completely isolated.
Eclectic Rhythms To Live By
My response to a prompt by Sherry McGuinn — and no, it’s not Breaking Benjamin or Eminem this time.
Transcendental Forests: Planting New Growth — Day Fourteen
One Tree a Day Keeps the Heat Away. One Poem a Day: The Birthstone of May.
What Does A Role Playing Game Have To Do With The Game Of Life?
It's all about strategy. We are only as strong as our weakest link.
Songlines of Gaia, the Living Earth
I Love Life. It’s about the stories of Gaia that I hear in my heart.
A country poem
For the place of my birth.
“Art is the sex of the imagination.”
George Jean Nathan (1882–1958).
This Son
These Graves.
It’s All Good Man: Understanding the Transformation of Jimmy McGill
Warning: Contains spoilers for AMC’s Better Call Saul.
Perfectionism Is A Trap. Free Yourself!
Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly.
Do You Want to Play a Game?
An interactive article — a fun challenge for you!
Passing The Leadership Torch
Each generation must share leadership lessons learned, both good and bad.
Stupid Quotes of the Week
Ones you may want to believe but shouldn’t.
My Answers for 15 Inspiring Questions
Prompt from John Ross.
Writer Me in 1968 and 2020
A comparison.
How To Tell A Fib
The mathematical way.
It’s Been 75 Days.
Why quarantine may never end.
What Kind Of Stories Do You Tell Yourself?
It’s never too late to create your happy ending.
Zombie Fairy Tales: Snow White And The Seven Zombies
Snow White rocks big time, and the Seven Zombies go along for the wild ride!
80’s
#24 of 31 days of May SCWBI Challenge – A Haiku for you.
Introduction: Alison Acheson
Dropping out and hurtling.
Sepulcher of light
A poem about your shadow, love, and self-growth.
Dating apps During a Pandemic: Not my Cup of Tea… But… I Think as a Scientist…
If you’ve read my introduction, I’m one of many who have cautiously explored…
Understanding “Otherness” in Ali Abbasi’s Border (Gräns)
Aubrey Plaza has been a notable champion for this 2018 Swedish film.
The Washed Up
Image by Stokkete.
A Little About Myself
Chimezie Mbagwu: AKA ChimsGraphic.
My Uncle Paul — A Hero in My Eyes
Service in the World War II 810th Signal Service.
Back2Work — 5 Must-Do Things to Welcome your Employees
Inventing the new future after the pandemic.
Memorial Day Is Not A Holiday
It is a day of remembrance.
Precognition
A Haiku.
An Interesting Outlook On The Future Of ‘Mobile’ Gaming
For avid gamers, commuting may one day become the most enjoyable time of the day.
I Purchased
I purchased a topic with a bag of oranges; the older woman did not give any change for the earnings I made.
Lack of confidence: Are you sure this is your problem?
How to gain confidence by mastering just one powerful skill.
Doubts
A Haiku.
The Zen of the Twisted Tree
A beautiful perspective on the world around us.