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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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October books
There were a few days when I thought I wasn’t even going to have read enough to warrant a report, let alone devouring 12 books! Here’s what I read and enjoyed in October: Clutterfree with Kids: Change your thinking. Discover … Continue reading
A very full life
While 1+1 does in fact equal 2, it turns out that 1+1+1+1+1+… adds up slowly to way too much. I am referring to my scheduling problem of saying “sure” to far too many people. Sure, I’ll teach that class this year. … Continue reading
Remembering how to breathe
“If you ever find yourself empty from something you cannot know or name, find a stretch of ocean, a field, or mountainside, or even clouds, or trees. Because there are 1,000 simple ways to fill your tired soul so you … Continue reading
Slow down your pace
In the weekly Mindfulness for Moms class I’m enjoying, we practiced a walking meditation. To do this, you walk as deliberately as you can, noticing every sensation in your body. The weight being transferred from the heel of your foot to … Continue reading
Reveling in autumn
For a few days this month, we welcomed cooler weather and enjoyed being outside. My sweet girl and I went for walks, took photos of the sky, and began collecting acorns. The promise of this lovely weather returning soon makes me … Continue reading
Trust Your Vibes: surround yourself with positive energy
Part 3: Good Vibrations Watch your words: This is about practicing loving communication, making every word as loving as possible… Remember that you’re intimately connected to everyone else in the world, so when you attack another person, you attack yourself. … Continue reading
