Things Aren't Always As They Seem
With only a few days left of summer, I realized it was time to absorb every last drop sunshine. Yes, to suck in the heat, before turtlenecks replace tank tops, and boots take over thongs. The mission? To sit at the pool, and read all day long. I’ve had this plan before, but failed to execute it – weekend errands got in the way. So, the key was to find a book that would lock me in and not let me out.
The Da Vinci Code. It had been staring at me since Christmas, when Santa delivered it. Even with all the hype, including a movie in the makes, I still needed to flip the first page. But with a blank weekend, a secluded pool, and a concentrated sun, there were no excuses but to just, well, dive in.
Sixteen hours later, cover to cover, I finished it. Wow. A fiction book hasn’t hooked me like that in years. And perhaps, because of the detailed information, and theories that could prove true, it felt real. It made me pay attention, to a familiar history. But now, asked some questions, and made look with a new set of lenses.
Although the book itself offers it’s own interpretation of how our religious society evolved, it made me think, about the world around me. What if...things are not as they seem? What if there is more to every story? And furthermore, what if we really are all connected? There must be a message we are all here to learn, and share with one another.
I began to analyze the leaders of our generation, wondering, what information lies beneath every surface of existence. In the Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown “de codes” the work of Leonardo Da Vinci. Showing us an alternate view of his art. In his time, he was a leader of the arts, who had a strong belief system. According of Brown, part of his brilliance, was to secretly share knowledge, through art. Those who paid close attention, could see, there was more than what meets the eye.
Controversial, yes. But sometimes it takes fiction, to entice people to break out of their bubble and ask questions that matter. Sometimes, it takes an interesting story, to broaden a consciousness and see - things aren’t always, as they seem. I by no means am a historian or symbolist to asses how accurate Dan Brown’s information is. I am sure there are many levels to his tale. But, no doubt, the guy did intensive research to make this book a success. There has to be some reality to his findings, in order to make it believable. Now, The Da Vinci Code becomes a conversation of it’s own. We, challenge our beliefs, we question our past. We look at our ancestors and wonder where they really came from. Whether you are looking for a greater truth, a topic to research, or a mystery to solve, this story is fun and intriguing. It keeps the mind moving, breaks you out of the ordinary and to remind you to always look beyond the surface. And, (of course) it’s a great reason to ignore mundane responsibilities just to sit out at the pool all day.
© Desiree Daniel August 26, 2005
The Da Vinci Code. It had been staring at me since Christmas, when Santa delivered it. Even with all the hype, including a movie in the makes, I still needed to flip the first page. But with a blank weekend, a secluded pool, and a concentrated sun, there were no excuses but to just, well, dive in.
Sixteen hours later, cover to cover, I finished it. Wow. A fiction book hasn’t hooked me like that in years. And perhaps, because of the detailed information, and theories that could prove true, it felt real. It made me pay attention, to a familiar history. But now, asked some questions, and made look with a new set of lenses.
Although the book itself offers it’s own interpretation of how our religious society evolved, it made me think, about the world around me. What if...things are not as they seem? What if there is more to every story? And furthermore, what if we really are all connected? There must be a message we are all here to learn, and share with one another.
I began to analyze the leaders of our generation, wondering, what information lies beneath every surface of existence. In the Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown “de codes” the work of Leonardo Da Vinci. Showing us an alternate view of his art. In his time, he was a leader of the arts, who had a strong belief system. According of Brown, part of his brilliance, was to secretly share knowledge, through art. Those who paid close attention, could see, there was more than what meets the eye.
Controversial, yes. But sometimes it takes fiction, to entice people to break out of their bubble and ask questions that matter. Sometimes, it takes an interesting story, to broaden a consciousness and see - things aren’t always, as they seem. I by no means am a historian or symbolist to asses how accurate Dan Brown’s information is. I am sure there are many levels to his tale. But, no doubt, the guy did intensive research to make this book a success. There has to be some reality to his findings, in order to make it believable. Now, The Da Vinci Code becomes a conversation of it’s own. We, challenge our beliefs, we question our past. We look at our ancestors and wonder where they really came from. Whether you are looking for a greater truth, a topic to research, or a mystery to solve, this story is fun and intriguing. It keeps the mind moving, breaks you out of the ordinary and to remind you to always look beyond the surface. And, (of course) it’s a great reason to ignore mundane responsibilities just to sit out at the pool all day.
© Desiree Daniel August 26, 2005
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