Lessons from a 19th century Japanese nun on becoming a creative force in the world
Born the daughter of a courtesan and a samurai, Itagaki Nobu was put up for adoption shortly after her birth. A lay priest who worked at Chionji Temple in Kyoto raised her and taught her martial arts and calligraphy. At the age of seven, Nobu was sent to serve the lord of Kameoka Castle. Fortunately, …
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