Illumine is currently looking for articles in the category "Help for Daily Living".  These should be based on real life experiences where the individual has encountered an obstacle of some sort to achieving a goal which is remedied by learning to change their perception or thought in some manner.  It is helpful to do some research to include scientific or philosophical evidence which supports the concepts or ideas you are presenting.  Articles should be between 1,000 - 2,000 words in length, well written, in word format or rich text (RTF) and first person is preferred.  Please submit as e-mail attachment, one article per submission.

Illumine is also looking for entries for a new category soon to begin titled; "Give me a Sign!"   These will be short (one paragraph in length) explaining how you asked for guidance or a sign and what you received.  Usually these types of occurrences are considered as coincidence.  I have always explained a "sign" as being something out of the ordinary or repetitive.
    A sample inclusion might be:  I was hoping to move soon and was looking for a sign to know if this was going to come about.  I was walking to the store (only four short blocks) and along the way I encountered not one, not two, but three homes with moving vans in front of them!  The next day I received a call offering me a new position I would have to relocate for.  I accepted it and moved shortly thereafter.
    Submissions may be up to 5 separate incident paragraphs at a time.  These may be sent as regular e-mail.

Illumine also views poetry for consideration.  As a poet myself, I realize true poetry is an art and an inspiration that comes in the moment so I won't put a length, but please remember anything too long will lose someone's interest.  Since we are all about helping each other to grow and evolve, there is no point to submitting something that will lose the reader.  All poetry should be of an inspirational and encouraging nature.  Submissions may be up to 3 poems, please send as an e-mail attachment.

Illumine is accepting submissions for "On My Soapbox".  This is a platform where personal pet peeves may be aired in a discretionary manner.  No finger pointing or foul language please.  Remember we are a helping institution.  Submissions may be up to 3 paragraphs in length.  One pet peeve per submission.

Do you know of any great one line words of inspiration?  We'd love for you to share them.  You may submit up to 5 separate inspiring lines.  If known please include the source or individual where it originated from otherwise published submissions will be attributed to "unknown".

Finally, Illumine is always looking for links to web sites, organizations or individuals that offer their services or products for free.  Please don't hesitate to submit links you feel would benefit others.

    Keep all submission content relative to the ideals Illumine has been founded on.  To read what Illumine is about go here.  No pornographic materials and please do not use a preaching tone to make a point.  Articles for publication will be chosen based on relativity of information, ease of understanding and manner in which it is presented.  Remember Illumine is created as a teaching tool.  The objective is to bring understanding to the lives of others, not to gain personal recognition.

    Please include your name, or how you would like to be identified as author to all pieces submitted (excluding submissions of links and one-liners).  Remember to check back often as our submission requirements and categories change to meet the needs of the people.  Submit materials via e-mail by clicking the button below: