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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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Category Archives: Books
May reading and learning
* * * * * Here’s a quick update on what I’ve been learning and reading. I enjoyed every single day of Panache Desai’s 33 Days through his book, Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to Purpose, Passion & Joy. He … Continue reading
April reading report
It’s funny… about mid-way through the month, I thought I wasn’t going to have much to share with you this time. I’d only read the Jane Green novel and pieces of Caroline Myss’ book. And then there was a reading … Continue reading
Uncovering your deepest dreams
print available here “We are not trying to become a better version of ourselves. Instead, we begin to uncover the person whom we have forgotten we already are.” I read a book last month that sparked a huge “aha” moment for … Continue reading
Knowing when to rest
“I am not a hero if I deny rest; I am only tired.” ~ Susan McHenry A former work colleague and I used to have an unspoken contest to see who was the most busy. She would tell me about … Continue reading
Start with noticing
For 38 years now, I have thought that external events and people shaped my life and that I was living within the small framework of my ability to respond to those events. I could give you endless examples of how … Continue reading
March books: spirituality
* * * * * One fun book and lots of spiritual reading this past month. Tell me what you’re reading! George Anderson’s Lessons from the Light: Extraordinary Messages of Comfort and Hope from the Other Side by George Anderson and Andrew … Continue reading
