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Disclaimer: Everything in this story is human. My works may also be found in real libraries and on the internet. I have been a literary secretary, content writer, and editor since the 2000’s. I have also been traditionally published since 2012, a literary translator since 2020, and a MEDIUM-verified author. Any AI snippets found in this story are purely accidental and do not compromise its quality.
🌟💖 Hello, my cherished spirits, I’m wrapping you in a warm hug of love and gratitude for following me on this incredible journey.
In this article, I’ve tagged you — dear writers that I treasure, admire, and love the most, who liked & responded to my previous articles, and some followers of my publication — the New Literary Society 🌟💖🎉✨🤗🌸🙏🏼💗
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As you are aware, I am an avid reader with three separate reading lists, one for Medium Partners, one for Medium Friends, and one for Cherished Followings, which I use to read, clap, and engage with your stories.
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How Medium Community Changed My Life
As a literary secretary, editor, blogger, and literary translator, writing has always been my primary daily activity.
But… in August 2023, in between house moves, book translations, book edits, and pool parties, I stumbled upon Medium and joined this amazing community.
I appreciated reading your stories and taking some of your advice to heart.
Every week, my pieces improved.
For a while, I wrote on trending topics, before slowly attempting to tailor my writing to a pitch for a wider Medium audience.
However… besides writing one also needs to live… I mean breathe… eat… drink… have fun… and even… make love…
Well… Our Beautiful Medium Community Taught Me Everything and… especially How To Live In A World of Words
I know what you’re going to ask…
Is it possible to…
❓ Eat with your eyes and ears?
❓ Visit Mexico City, Denmark, or Australia only by reading about it?
❓ Win a prize by writing about books on Medium…
❓ Get slim by following a Medium fitness coach.
And above all…
❓Read an article and turn into the best version of yourself.
❗And the answer is: YES!
I mean, by consistently reading and following certain topics on Medium, I really elevated myself.
It felt like I went to a soul school, one I called the Medium School of Soul Building.
Wow!!!
The Medium School of Soul Building
From this vantage point, I realized why the March verifications were necessary.
Not all of us survived to see the NEXT SEMESTER.
Who knows? Perhaps some of us won’t pass the May tests.
Who knows, perhaps later on… I will also be expelled.
But let’s avoid pessimism.
Better yet, consider the richer and healthier life that Medium has enabled me to lead.
❓By Learning?
Yes. And by reading and writing.
❓By Multi-tasking?
Maybe, I thought, at first.
Let me tell you, that I studied English for five years, including two years under a university professor.
After that, I worked as a translator and editor for many years and am currently translating novels.
However, Medium was the one who truly helped me organize my thoughts and write substantial English pieces.
Medium allowed me to actively learn how to think and write in a foreign language while simultaneously earning money, reading about topics that interest me, working on my offline jobs, taking care of my family and home, and being able to spend at least an hour a day participating in cultural activities.
Or… was it time-stretching?
❓Suddenly it struck me: What if time-stretching is possible?
Oh, yes, it certainly is!
❓But Hey, What Is The Secret of Time-stretching?
🌟 AMOUNT OF READINGS 📚
Perhaps the number of stories one can read holds the key to success.
(Because you know… “A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” George R.R. Martin)
🌟 SPEED 🏎️
Maybe the secret lies in typing speed… and generating stories.
🌟 FEELINGS 😡
Maybe it is in the feelings evoked by reading and writing… in love, contentment, sorrow, etc.
🌟 BEAUTY 🌹
“Beauty will save the world,” said Dostoevsky)
🌟 KNOWLEDGE 💡
Because we couldn’t function properly in the modern world without it and the ability to stay updated.
🌟 MONEY 💰
Since, in the words of Benjamin Franklin, “Time is money.”
🌟 NEW EXPERIENCES 🆕
A person feels as though time is extending when they achieve something for the first time because they are experiencing it with all of their senses — body, mind, and soul.
Moreover, a large section of your brain is devoted to those vivid memories.
🌟 PLEASANT & CHALLENGING EXPERIENCES 😊
Similar things occur when engaging in enjoyable activities or those that test your heart, mind, and soul.
OMG, There Is One Activity That Combines All Of Those Above.
You Know What I am Talking About Here?
Being active on MEDIUM.
So, Medium Is A Gem.
It is time-stretching. It is inspirational and elevating.
Now, Please, Take a Look at the Following Collage
Check out the photos below to discover how your stories and the Medium School of Soul Building inspired my recent leisure activities.
Final Thoughts
I’m hoping to pass the Medium School of Soul Building tests this year.
It wasn’t always easy, but I made it through… till now.
I am grateful for your inspiration during my journey, demonstrating to me the areas to improve, the things to nurture, and even where to seek beauty, tranquility, love, and hope.
With all the love my writer’s heart can offer,
Yours truly,
Julie
❤️🌟😊👍🏼🙌🏼💖🌈🎉🤗👏🏼🌻💕✨🥰👌🏼🌸🙏🏼💗👋🏼🌟Dear Medium Community, Thank You for Your Amazing Support! ❤️🌟😊👍🏼🙌🏼💖🌈🎉🤗💪🏼👏🏼🌻💕✨🥰👌🏼🌸🙏🏼💗👋🏼🌟🌈🎉🤗👏🏼🌻💕✨🥰👌🏼🌸🙏🏼💗👋🏼🌟💕🙏🏼🌸
Today I’m Reaching Out to You with Two Questions
❓What Soul-Building Adventures Are Vital for My Next Chapter? Any Ideas?
🌿 Dive into Nature’s Wonders: Reptiland and The Urban National Delta Await! 🌿
🌸 Relax and Unwind: Swim at a Spa Club! 🌸
💖 Immerse into the Mesmerizing World of Books: Visit Book Fairs like BookFest Bucharest, Libraries, and Enchanting Bookstores! 💖
🎨 Feed My Creative Spirit: Lose Myself in Art Museums, Galleries, and Art Performances, and also… Help My Husband Creating His Art 🎨
🎭 Letting Myself Be Lifted by the Show Masters: At Theater Shows, Circus Feats, and Operas! 🎭
☮️ Inner Peace: Cultivate Serenity Through Meditation!
💪 Embrace Vitality: Let Sports and Physical Activity Energize My Body and Spirit! 💪
👫 Reconnect with My Dearest Dears: Spend Quality Time with Old Friends and Family! 👫
🤝 Give Back: Volunteer, for instance, by Translating Articles (Interviews and Reviews) to be Published on Medium. 🤝
🔟 Other (please specify):
❓Would You Like Me To Write Life Stories or Series on These Themes?
– Yes
– No
❓Additional question: How often would you like to be tagged in my articles? Please, just comment or highlight.
– Weekly
– Monthly
❤️🌟😊👍🏼💖🌈🎉🤗👏🏼🌻💕✨🥰👌🏼🌸🙏🏼💗👋🏼🌟Dear Amazing Medium Community, I would greatly appreciate your input. Help Shape My Content! Simply Highlight Your Favorite Preferences and Let’s Create Magic Together!❤️🌟😊👍🏼🙌🏼💖🌈🎉🤗👏🏼🌻💕✨🥰👌🏼🌸🙏🏼💗👋🏼🌟💕🙏🏼🌸🙏🏼💗
Please, clap, highlight, respond, and… stay tuned for the next story… But, most importantly, a profound thank you to each one of you. Your unwavering support has been invaluable.
Julia Kalman 