Brenda Ueland, journalist, editor and writer was born on this day, 24 October 1891, and died in 1985
She was a pioneer in creative writing, best known for her guide on writing “If You Want To Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit” (1938).
According to her every human being is able to write well: “This is what I learned: that everybody is talented, original and has something important to say.”
She was a bit eccentric, an activist for women’s rights, very physically active (well into her old age), and she loved playing tennis in the nude.
Here’s what she said about on inspiration:
“Inspiration does not come like a bolt, nor is it kinetic, energetic striving, but it comes into us slowly and quietly and all the time, though we must regularly and every day give it a little chance to start flowing, prime it with a little solitude and idleness.”
“…writing is not a performance but a generosity.”
“Creative power flourishes only when I am living in the present.”
“Everybody is original, if he tells the truth, if he speaks from himself. But it must be from his *true* self and not from the self he thinks he *should* be.”
“L’ispirazione non arriva come un fulmine, e non è neppure uno sforzo cinetico ed energetico, ma entra in noi lentamente, silenziosamente e continuamente, anche se dobbiamo darle regolarmente e ogni giorno una piccola possibilità di iniziare a fluire, incoraggiandola con un po’ di solitudine e di ozio.”
“… la scrittura non è una prestazione ma un atto disinteressato”
“Il potere creativo fiorisce solo quando io vivo nel presente.”
“Ognuno è originale, se dice la verità, se la sua voce proviene dal suo sé. Ma deve venire dal vero sé e non dal sé che pensa di dover essere. “
Tutte frasi molto belle e che nascondo verità interessanti. Anche il concetto di ispirazione è qualcosa di molto veritiero e unico.
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Hai ragione: le ho scelte perché le ho trovate sincere e interessanti. 🙏😊🙏😊
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(another) fascinating woman to know. I didn’t know about her, therefore, I am grateful for it. Thank you, my friend. It is surely a great inspiration 🙏💖💖
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To tell you the truth, I didn’t know her, either, but since today was the anniversary of her birth, I did some research.
In addition to her quotes, the fact that she played tennis in the nude amused me a lot 😉
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I found it also amazing, it shows what a great woman she was 👍😊
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Yes, indeed 😉👌
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She sounds quite a character!
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I think she really was!!! 🙂
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It is good that you have reminded us of her!
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Thank you very much for your kindness !
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As ever, you are most welcome! Stay Well 🙂
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L’ultimo punto è estremamente interessante, anche perché credo sia il più difficile da rispettare oggi, soprattutto se quello che pensi di dover essere trova il plauso di un eventuale pubblico. Alla fine la maschera ti annulla e ti soffoca.
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Concordo completamente per l’ispirazione.
Perfetta descrizione di come « cresce in noi ».
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Grazie mille cara Augusta Mi fanno grande piacere sia la tua visita sia il tuo commento
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E anche per il resto. Luisa m
Fai sempre scoprire persone fantastiche.
Grazie sempre.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
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A dire il vero l’ho scoperta perché mi appariva tra gli scrittori nati oggi. Allora ho iniziato una ricerca su di lei e il fatto che avesse anche insegnato scrittura creativa mi ha convinta a dedicarle un post, Buon pomeriggio!😘🙏🏻😘
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Pensieri tutti condivisibili e molto interessanti. Non la conoscevo e mi ha fatto venir voglia di approfondire! Grazie davvero Luisa🌺
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LUISA, that was very interesting.It even made me smile..Thanks 🍁⛄😊😀
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Have a nice Saturday, dear Sharon 😊😘❤️ 💗
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YOU ALSO LUISA ITS RAINING THIS MORNING. I’M MAKING A BRUNCH FOR MY FRIEND SHARON AND HER FATHER.. TRYING TO GET BACK TO SOME KIND OF NORMALCY AROUND HERE . ITS BEEN NUTS FOR TWO WKS. WISH ME LUCK LOV 😸😻
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I wish you o lot of luck, dearest Sharon and I hug you with great affection 💝 💙
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Ciao Luisa. non conosco Brenda ma ammetto di esserne rimasta colpita!
Grazie per il post.
Vicky
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Ciao Vicky cara, ti confesso che anch’io l’ho scoperta da poco, e ne sono rimasta affascinata
Buon pomeriggio.
Un abbraccio a te e un bacetto a Benedetta 😊😘
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Senz’ altro! 😘
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What a fascinating woman. I can’t imagine playing tennis in the nude (fortunately for me and anyone else who happened to be watching.)
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😃😃😃 I also learnt that she was a very good swimmer and set an international swimming record for people over 80 years old.
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Very impressive woman.🤗👍😁
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She really is! 🌹 😉 😊
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Grazie, molto interessante ^_^
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Grazie a te, Sara 🙏🏻😘🙏🏻😘
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She’s an interesting woman. I’m not brave enough to play tennis in the nude, but I gotta admit it sounds fun.:-)
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You’re right, she was such a tough girl! 🌹 😉😊
… and a good swimmer too, who was able to set an international swimming record for people over 80.
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Congratulations!!☺ I have nominated you for The Mystery Blogger Award😃
https://inspirehigh.blog/2020/10/24/my-first-ever-the-mystery-blogger-award/
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I thank you for your kind nomination and I am really honoured that you thought of me 🙏 I’d love to participate but I prefer to use my blog time to visit my friends’ blogs and comment on their wonderful posts. I also feel that their valued comments, their words of supports, their appreciations are my awards.
I am confident that you will not feel offended by my declining 🌹 😊 🌹
Thank you again
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I can understand it’s okay
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❤
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[…] Inspiration […]
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[…] Inspiration […]
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Thanks for reblogging.
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…. e Tuttavia molti scrittori oggi fanno dello scrivere un mestiere tanto che prendono lauti anticipi sull’onda di un successo precedente 🙄 .
Bupna domenica Luisa ❣
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Sì, è proprio così … 😟
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Che peccato! Per fortuna non sempre.
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Gran bel post, molto veri (condivido pienamente) gli aforismi! 👋👋
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Grazie per l’apprezzamento, Rebecca.
Sai che i tuoi commenti mi sono particolarmente cari.
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Now, Inspired!
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Thank you for reading 🤗🤗🤗
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Such a fascinating and interesting post!
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Thank you very much, Rishika! I am so happy and pleased that you enjoyed it 🙏❤️ 🌹
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Thank you very much for reblogging.🙏 😊 🙏
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Very wise 🤓 I think inspiration is there all of the time. She is just patiently waiting for us to slow down and notice her.
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I fully share your opinion
Thank you for your lovely comment
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You are most welcome Luisa. I appreciate how thoughtful your blogs are and the time you take to answer my comments and like my pages. Thank you. I would be honoured if you would follow me. I rather suspect your input and comments would open many interesting doors to me. I don’t blog that much at the moment due to having a toddler and I want to spend as much time with her as possible. But I will blog more in the future and I am keen to surround myself with lovely decent followers who I can have nice conversations with. I am after quality not quantity.
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Many thanks for your kindness!
Enjoy your little girl’s company as much as possible because, as I wrote in today’s post, time slips away
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Thank you. I am trying to enjoy every second even the tough times 👍🤓👶🏼
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❤️ 😊😘❤️ 💗⭐️
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“… la scrittura non è una performance ma una generosità.”…che meraviglia! Cosmica definizione.
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🌹🤗🧡🌹🤗🧡🌹🤗🧡
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Those quotes were thought provoking. Writing as an act of generosity!
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I too thought it was a wonderful thought.
Thank you for your nice words
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