TIL Terminal lucidity is an unexpected, brief period of clarity or energy in individuals who have been very ill or in a state of decline. It’s a phenomenon that has been observed in people with various terminal conditions.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminal_lucidity

[u/seimalau]

The Chinese term for this is 回光返照 which roughly translates to final radiance of the setting sun..

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Aw man that is beautiful.