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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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August reading report
Hi friends! Just 3 books this month. I did read a couple other fluff books that aren’t really worth a review. More often than not this month, I was working puzzles at the dining room table rather than reading. It … Continue reading
Humility
“I am neither better nor smarter, only maybe luckier. And I should be ashamed of scoffing, ashamed of thinking I know it all, because you can know the whole world and still feel lost in it. So many people are … Continue reading
Dear Lady Jane: as you begin 2nd grade
You know that Bon Jovi song that goes, “The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town?” I’m singing, “The kids are back in school, the kids are back in school.” While our summer was pretty easy … Continue reading
Save the best; get rid of the rest
Thanks so much for all your enlightening comments on my last post, All you need is LESS. We are definitely in a similar place in fighting clutter and determining what we value most. I am really good at organization. I … Continue reading
All you need is LESS
Being AWARE of whatever is causing stuck energy in your body, your house, your mind, etc. is supposed to be the secret to conquering clutter. It makes sense that examining the underlying why of doing something will help us overcome it. It’s the … Continue reading
That little gremlin inside
You missed a spot. You should just take care of that now. You should pay the bills today and get it done. You should start a load of laundry. Why does that little voice always team up with “the shoulds” … Continue reading
