Comments on: Past, Present, and Future in Philadelphia

By: Full Circle in the Circle City - Part Time Traveler

Full Circle in the Circle City - Part Time Traveler — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:10:31 +0000

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By: Anne Lowrey

Anne Lowrey — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:34:05 +0000

In reply to Hans.

I love what you wrote about true self and travel experiences.
Authenticity is essentially honesty, which can be at odds with seeking love and acceptance…so I appreciate your points here.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 23:43:14 +0000

In reply to Rachel Elizabeth. I'm so happy to have met you Rachel. Looking forward to reading the unique posts that only you can write! Hugs!

By: Rachel Elizabeth

Rachel Elizabeth — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:05:40 +0000

Anne –
I absolutely love this post and everything you said about authenticity. Thanks so much for being a great mentor! You helped me TONS!

By: Hans

Hans — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:28:08 +0000

Interesting what you say about authenticity. To some thinkers, such as the existentialists, it is the most important purpose, if not the only purpose, in life. What is it to be oneself, at one with oneself, or truly representing one’s self? The term ‘authentic’ is used either in the strong sense of being “of undisputed origin or authorship”, or in a weaker sense of being “faithful to an original” or a “reliable, accurate representation”. It is good you were able to reconcile these ideas in the city of brotherly love but can one ever truly gain authenticity through travel? Let me put forth this idea: that some merely put their travel experiences on their true self, like decorations on an overcoat.