LIGHT YOUR FLAME
This framework isn’t media or echo—it’s your mental lens. Six simple steps to see the leverage behind headlines. Want clarity? Here’s how.

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Stage 1

Curiosity Purple
Represents the first spark of curiosity, as users begin questioning and seeking knowledge.

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Stay informed.

Just like the cool, early stages of a flame, Curiosity Purple represents the beginning of awareness as you start questioning what you see and hear. Things are still unclear or cool, like the first flicker of curiosity. At this step, you gather information and stay informed about key topics.

Stage 2

Insight Blue
Reflects calm, rational thought as users dig deeper into research, gradually increasing in intensity.

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Research sources.

As the flame heats up, Insight Blue reflects calm, rational thought. At this stage, you begin researching sources and exploring facts. You move beyond surface-level understanding, seeking deeper, more reliable information, gradually warming up to the truth.

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Stage 3

Illumination Yellow
Signifies growing understanding and brightness, representing the glow of newfound insights.

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Think critically.

As the flame glows brighter, Illumination Yellow signifies growing clarity. The more you investigate and compare perspectives, the brighter your understanding becomes. At this point, you begin thinking critically, cutting through misinformation and gaslighting to uncover the truth behind the narratives.

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Stage 4

Engagement Orange
Symbolizes active exploration and critical thinking as users expand their perspectives.

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Explore perspectives.

The flame intensifies, and Engagement Orange represents active engagement with different viewpoints. By exploring a variety of perspectives, you critically analyze what is real and what may be distorted. This step encourages you to see beyond the narrative, making you more resistant to gaslighting or poetic truths.

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Stage 5

Awareness Red
Represents heightened awareness, where users verify facts and uncover the truth with clarity.

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Verify facts.

At its hottest, Awareness Red symbolizes full awareness. Here, users can recognize gaslighting and poetic truths with confidence. This step involves cross-checking facts and verifying information, ensuring their understanding is grounded in reality. The heat of understanding is intense, equipping users to make informed decisions.

Stage 6

Clarity Red
The final stage, representing full clarity and empowerment, where users see the full truth with confidence.

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Gain clarity.

At the peak of the flame, Clarity Red represents empowerment and ultimate clarity. You have not only uncovered the truth, but you are now grounded in it, fully aware of the issues and how they are presented in the public sphere. This color signifies trust, strength, and the culmination of clarity, where you confidently navigate the noise and avoid manipulation.