Beauty in the eye of the beholder at Angkor Watt
We all hate moral ambiguity in some sense, and yet it is also absolutely necessary. In writing a story, it is the place where I begin.” ~ Amy Tan, author The Joy Luck Club
For most of my life I fought this desire to live in the grey. Now, I not only accept the lack of clarity, I feel the pull of it in every aspect my being. If it were possible to be addicted to ambiguity from a moral, philosophical, and spiritual standpoint, I would claim myself an addict. I mean, I studied drama, philosophy, and world Read more [...] Monica McCarthy - Life Stylista
Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Ambiguity As Fuel For Creativity & Life
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Beauty in the eye of the beholder at Angkor Watt
We all hate moral ambiguity in some sense, and yet it is also absolutely necessary. In writing a story, it is the place where I begin.” ~ Amy Tan, author The Joy Luck Club
For most of my life I fought this desire to live in the grey. Now, I not only accept the lack of clarity, I feel the pull of it in every aspect my being. If it were possible to be addicted to ambiguity from a moral, philosophical, and spiritual standpoint, I would claim myself an addict. I mean, I studied drama, philosophy, and world Read more [...] The Rise of the Phoenix
Monday, December 5th, 2011
Note: This is the first article of my new Travel series: Face to Place. Last week I gave a little introduction that you can read about here.
If you think Phoenix, Arizona is just where retired Republicans and NRA card-carrying members go to play golf, soak up some sun, and talk politics, think again. The sixth most populated city in the U.S. is on a mission to prove it’s a wellness, cultural and spiritual oasis just beginning to bloom.
Fortunately, I was lucky enough to meet with several pioneers of progress during my weekend getaway trip. Without further ado, I’d Read more [...] All The World Is A Stage (So Act the Shit Out of It)
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Stage Door
A correctly functioning actor should, ideally, be the healthiest, least neurotic creature on earth, since he is putting his emotional and sensory life to use by expressing it for an artistic purpose.~Acting legend Uta Hagen
I am a big believer that in this day and age there is no need to suffer for our art. We don't have to be starving artists (whether for lack of food or friends or inspiration or other cultures). We don't even have to wait to be "discovered" thanks to the beauty of the Internet.
And yet.
And yet the struggle to make a living as a thriving artist continues. No Read more [...]
Hi! I'm Monica and I believe in choosing, living, and sharing our own stories.
In 2011 I left the world of acting behind to pursue writing, traveling, and a life worth telling about. What's your story? The world is waiting.
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