What initially attracted me to Medium - and to Illumination in particular - is the sense of community that I found. What a rare thing that is today! But here - publication owners, writers and readers - share a common purpose: to bring light (illumination?) to our shared experiences and touch on what it means to be human. Inclusivity and diversity is what opens our minds and hearts to the universe of human experience. Exclusivity is often a defense against the hard truths of human experience. I'd rather risk by being hurt by encountering the world with an open heart, than closing myself off to the infinite possibilities every moment brings. Thank you Dr. Yildiz, and the entire Illumination community, for welcoming us all to a place to explore with open hearts.