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About me
Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to share my thoughts and ideas to inspire positive change that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
Poetic Aperture is for me and for you. I often write just to process the swirling activity inside, but I also hope to inspire COMPASSION, COURAGE, and WONDER in you and support you on your journey of elevating the everyday.
I am a rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. I am fortunate to have an amazing 15-year-old daughter and a supportive husband of 22 years.
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… reading in bed, candles, diving into a new project, learning something new, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, hearing my daughter laugh, starting a new book, finishing a book, organizing, floating on my back in the pool and staring at the sky, writing, craft supplies, photography, poetry, a good massage, knowing smiles, singing along to the radio, getting things done, comfy bedding, hot chocolate, paying attention to the details, libraries and bookstores, campfires, astronomy, finding beauty in the everyday, impromptu road trips, quiet, journaling, learning about myself, waking up and reading in bed (preferably with coffee), home, interesting flowers, affection, Sleepytime tea, capturing a moment in time with my camera, true laughter, soft rain.
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“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.” ~ Michael Nolan
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Dear Lady Jane: out with the old (and other signs of growing up)
Dear Lady Jane Sweet Girl, (I called you “Lady Jane” the other day and you very assertively told me not to call you that!) (But wait! This is my blog!) You and I have spent the past few days clearing … Continue reading
Catching up
My last post was over a month ago! I have missed having the opportunity to sit down with my laptop and share my latest ideas and projects. I would love to hear from you about what you’ve been up to as well. … Continue reading
April showers mean lots of reading
This month began with a quick escape… Mr. B and I went to Cabo for 4 days and truly relaxed and connected. It was heavenly and VERY hard to come back to reality. We finished the pool, built a pergola … Continue reading
On fear and inadequacy
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, … Continue reading
Taking stock mid-way
We are exactly halfway into our Jewish year… 6 months past Rosh Hashanah and we have just completed Pesach. It’s the perfect time to assess how we are doing with our goals and intentions for the year and what we … Continue reading
Seek to fulfill your purpose each day
Last week in my mussar study group, we discussed the soul-trait of “moderation,” neither too much nor too little of any one action or thing. Interestingly, the next trait we’ll be studying is “responsibility,” which is taken to mean “bearing … Continue reading
