Authenticity: An "away from home" entry today.
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Authenticity: An “away from home” entry today.
This photograph sums authenticity up in so many ways.

Authenticity is such a broad term, touted about and fairly difficult to pigeonhole.

Here in the centre of Lisbon, I stumbled upon this beautiful and original building now home to a boutique. I didn’t really notice what was being sold; I was so drawn to the decor. The originality had been preserved with a modern approach to their retail overlaid. Yes, I would have preferred to see the original counters and not the advertorial showcases jarring the view but that is life in 2020. I’ll take the win – they could have whitewashed the original paintwork or taken away the panelling completely.
Finding and being our authentic selves is often about adaption, layers and adjustments. It is very rarely black and white. Authentic does not have to mean original – we can’t all be original – and it doesn’t mean we aren’t true to us. I equate authenticity with honesty; first and most importantly to myself. If I truly believe in me, my thoughts and actions then it stands to reason my approach to life will be the same. It’s tough to stay firm on this path but it really is the only way. It doesn’t mean we cannot change or adapt, adding to our own authenticity, bu...