My brother Mitchell gave us the most thoughtful wedding gift ever.
This is a custom made replica of the flute from a “Star Trek The Next Generation” episode called “The Inner Light”.
It’s one of my very favorite episodes and one of the best episodes of the series.
In the episode, a character (the captain of the ship) goes through an experience that takes only a few moments in real time, but feels like an entire lifetime for him.
In his real life, this character is guided by logic, reason, stoicism and duty. He’s addicted to his career. An influential and important life - but ultimately lonely.
In this alternate reality, however, he gets to live out an entire, rich, life filed with the love of a wonderful wife, children, grandchildren, music (with this flute) and so much more.
In the end, when he wakes up back to reality, the only artifact left from this imagined alternative life is the Flute.
The flute represents a life well lived and loved - with family at the center.
It brought a tear to my eye.
Love you bro #brobanter
