The Dream is Real

This week I'd like to focus on one of the greatest movies ever made; Inception.  Christopher Nolan not only directed this film, but this is his original story.  He is undoubtedly one of the best storytellers of our time, if not the best, and this particular tale is especially powerful in not only it's imagery but in its message.

 

Today I wish to begin with the end. Cobb wants nothing more than to see his children again, and he literally goes to the ends of his world to achieve this elusive goal.  In the concluding scene you watch him arrive at this moment that has consumed him for so long, and yet before he enjoys that long sought after embrace with his kids he spins his top on the table; of course wanting to ensure that this was "real".  However, before he sees the result he walks away, and joins his children outside. The screen goes black before we see whether or not the top falls to the table naturally begging the question, "Did it fall? Was it real?"

 

 

However, the truth is that the question is irrelevant as the real message is that Cobb had chosen his reality, and therefore it no longer mattered whether or not it was actually "real". In our own lives we are faced with this choice almost daily, and every day we are forced to choose what will be our "reality".  Our world is filled with so many distractions that we must ever be on our guard to prevent our demise; our being deceived as to what truly is real and what holds real value. The dream is real my friends, and it will either empower you to greater ends or drown you within it's depths.

 

What is your reality?  What needs to change?  Calling all Lions!!