#coruscate

[so-true-overdue]

We are surrounded by brilliance, yet all we see is the gloom.

Ah, the irony. In this age of miraculous innovation, unparalleled health, and prodigious technological advances, we find ourselves burdened with an incessant sense of decay. The sun shines brighter, yet the news whispers—no, shouts—of darkness. It is not that the world has dimmed; it is our gaze that has been clouded by the cacophony of negativity that parades itself as news. Like a firefly’s light—a coruscate beam—flickering in the night, the good around us struggles to pierce the thick veil of despondency that the headlines have sewn.

Yes, coruscate. A word seldom used, but perfectly apt. It describes those fleeting flashes of brilliance that dance on the periphery of our vision, much like the genuine progress humanity has made. They are there, luminescent and real, yet we fail to see them because the haze of fear-mongering obstructs our view. The media, my friends, is a master of amplification, but only when it comes to the grisly and grotesque. The beautiful and benevolent go unnoticed, like diamonds buried in a mound of coal.

What a tragedy that in a time when infant mortality plummets, when lifespans extend, and when poverty recedes, we are told to focus on chaos, disaster, and malfeasance. The advances we’ve made should dazzle us—each scientific discovery should shimmer in our consciousness like a spark from a diamond, but instead, we are captivated by catastrophe.

The very human condition, it seems, is drawn to drama, to the macabre, to the fall of the tower and the crashing of waves against the shore. But make no mistake—this is not reality’s fault. This is not because the world is truly worse. It is because we are attuned to see only the turbulence. The quiet, coruscating beauty of progress is too subtle for the incessant clamor of modern discourse.

Do not be fooled by the din. The world, dear listener, is shining. Yes, it is flawed, and yes, it falters, but we are, without a doubt, moving towards a brighter horizon. Look for those coruscate moments of brilliance, the flashes of hope that signal we are on the right path. But you must look—you must resist the temptation to drown in the pessimism spoon-fed to you by those who profit from your despair.

The news will never tell you that things are getting better, because better is not sensational. But rest assured, the light is there, glimmering in the darkness. You just have to remember to look beyond the shadows to see it.

And that, my friends, is the truth we must cling to.

[kick-the-clouds]

Russia is poisoning the truth.

Through social media, waves of disinformation are spreading like wildfire. False stories. Misleading narratives. Divisive rhetoric. These aren't random mistakes—they are part of a deliberate strategy. Russia is exploiting our platforms, targeting our societies, and tearing at the seams of trust in the Western world.

This is an attack. And it is one we cannot afford to ignore.

The chaos sown by these lies has a purpose: to divide us, weaken our institutions, and make us doubt what’s real. When facts become blurred, when nothing can be trusted, democracy crumbles. The internet, once a source of knowledge, is being twisted into a weapon of confusion.

There is only one defense. Verifiable journalism. Transparent, accountable reporting is our shield. Journalists who commit to truth shine through this dark web of disinformation. They expose lies and help us understand the world as it is, not as others wish it to appear.

Now, more than ever, we must support and trust real journalism. It is the light that can cut through this fog. The truth may be under siege, but it is not lost. Let it shine.

[capitalism-is-a-psychopathy]

Shiny things don’t solve problems. But sure, let’s keep chasing that coruscate dream of glittering ideas that look great but don’t work. Remember when we poured billions into industries without doing any basic research? Oh, the beauty of watching entire economies crumble because someone thought a shiny solution was good enough.

Take the dot-com bubble. Let’s invest in everything with ".com" at the end. No business plan needed! Or how about housing in 2008? If people can’t afford a home, let’s just pretend they can! Reality, as always, showed up to burst the bubble.

The cost of ignoring reality? Broken systems, lost jobs, and shattered economies. But hey, at least it sparkled for a second, right?

[you-must-be-held-accountable]

Shiny words make everything better, right? Like "coruscate." Nothing says accountability like a word nobody uses in real life.

On social media, though, accountability glows like a beacon—when you're dragging someone for a decade-old tweet or calling them out for liking the wrong post. You know, because nothing screams justice like scrolling deep into someone’s past for a “gotcha” moment.

But hey, as long as you're doing it with flair, at least you’re coruscating your way to righteousness.

[weird-things-to-think]

So like, corustate... itz wen sumthingg gets reelly brite and shyny, ya kno? Liek a star orrr a blincking litebulb, but not reelly alweyz bulby. It kin twinkl or sprkle, liek firewurks or mebbe a diamund in thuh sunlite. Uhhh, sumtimes itz kinda lyk flashy-flash, but, uh, not a-flash al the tyme? Coruzkatin iz like.... glowin but, extra glowy glowwwwww!

[violence-is-literally-stupid]

Coruscate: The Light That Shatters Darkness

Hatred is self-sustaining. Like a fire feeding on dry wood, it multiplies. Anger, violence, and cynicism do the same. Left unchecked, they corrode the very core of human interaction. Yet, a shift in this cycle is not only possible but necessary.

To coruscate— to shine or sparkle intensely—offers a metaphor for breaking toxic cycles. Light, once introduced, disrupts darkness. Similarly, kindness, compassion, and hope fracture negativity. These forces are not passive. They radiate outward, much like hatred spreads. Where anger infects, compassion heals. Where violence escalates, cooperation neutralizes.

This substitution of toxic cycles with constructive ones is no abstract notion. It begins with intentional acts. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, coruscates—illuminating the path for others. When we replace cynicism with joy and compassion, the cycle of harm transforms into one of renewal. The key lies in the deliberate choice to shine, to spark, and to replace destruction with hope.

The cycle can shift. All it takes is the spark.

[faith-in-democracy]

Corporations are not people.

Yet, in the eyes of the law, they often are. This dangerous precedent has taken root, threatening the very foundation of democracy. When corporations are given the same rights as individuals, the rich—those who control these massive entities—gain an unfair advantage in the political system. This isn't just theory. It's reality.

Every dollar they pour into elections is a voice louder than yours. It’s as if they get to vote twice, three times, or more. This undermines the principle of "one person, one vote." Democracy becomes a game of wealth, not equality. And the more we allow this, the more we surrender our power as citizens to the interests of the few.

The fight isn’t just about money or influence. It’s about whether we want a democracy or a system where the wealthy dictate policy. It’s about keeping the power where it belongs: with the people.

[extremely-moderate]

Good-faith compromise is the heart of a thriving democracy. It shines like a spark, illuminating the path forward when divisions seem too deep. In today’s political landscape, many people are tired of endless gridlock. Progress is lost in the noise. But we can’t afford to remain stuck. The stakes are too high. Climate change, healthcare, social justice—these issues demand action.

True progress comes when we work together. That doesn’t mean sacrificing values. It means recognizing that every voice matters. Compromise built on trust allows solutions to coruscate like light through a prism, reflecting the hopes of all people, not just one side. Evidence shows that lasting policies come from collaboration, not from partisan battles that leave half the country out in the cold.

We must embrace the power of good-faith dialogue. It creates room for growth and helps us find common ground. By stepping beyond our echo chambers and seeking compromise, we can craft a future where every voice contributes to a brighter, more just world. That is how we win—together.

[decoding-narcissism]

Coruscate means to shine or sparkle. It’s a dazzling burst of light, a flash of brilliance. Like stars twinkling in the night, coruscating moments make life feel bright and alive.

But there’s a danger in false light. Narcissists, like tricksters, also know how to coruscate, though their shine is not from within. They manipulate strangers by dazzling them, pretending to be more than they are. Their charm sparkles, but it’s hollow. First, they flatter endlessly, making others feel special. Then, they control with subtle, sneaky remarks, leaving you second-guessing your worth.

Be wise to this false glitter. Real light, real brilliance, comes from truth, kindness, and sincerity. Know the difference. Keep your own light shining, pure and steady, and let no false flash fool you.

[churchofnix]

Coruscate, a word that means to sparkle or gleam, reflects the brilliance of the scientific method. Without it, much of what we take for granted in everyday life would not exist. The scientific method gave us the tools to explore, question, and understand the world, leading to incredible innovations that brighten our lives.

Consider the lightbulb. It’s easy to overlook this common item, but without the scientific method, Thomas Edison wouldn’t have methodically tested thousands of materials to find the right filament. The process of forming a hypothesis, testing it, and refining the results is what led to this breakthrough. It’s a direct example of how the scientific method shapes the world around us.

The smartphone in your pocket is another testament. Engineers applied the same logical process to develop these complex devices that now fit in our hands. From the materials in its screen to the software that powers it, every element involved research, experimentation, and refinement—an unmistakable product of the scientific method’s power to make the impossible, coruscate.

[stealingpotatoes]

disney needs to stop making 'serious' shows and give us the coruscant guard buddy cop show we all need

(commission info // tip jar!)

[you-must-be-held-accountable]

Shiny words don’t make a difference.

Take "coruscate," for example—a word that glitters with zero impact. Just like those social media "call-outs" where someone points out your mistake to look righteous and forgets about it ten minutes later. Sure, accountability on Twitter can be as bright as a sparkler, but it's gone in a flash, leaving... well, nothing.

But hey, at least your vocabulary improved.

[secretly-a-trekkie]

A tragedy.

[stacyannelemon]

My first original art of Commander Fox fighting crime in Coruscant