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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: Creativity
UncommonGoods – handmade art, jewelry, and gifts
I know I’m in the flow of life when I notice great opportunities and events popping into my path. I kid you not… I was browsing the Uncommon Goods website to find a birthday gift for a dear friend. Not … Continue reading
Mussar-themed art
Mussar teaches that life is a curriculum, that each of us is meant to master something in our life. Mussar is composed of the study of specific inner traits. My study partner asked me to create a piece of art for her … Continue reading
Self reflection
Quotation by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Morgensztern of Kotzk, aka the Kotzker Rebbe.
Being difficult
I make things harder for myself with a quick decision that later comes back to bite me in the tush. Sweet Girl suggested 2 weeks ago that I put together a little scrapbook for Mr. B’s birthday with some important moments … Continue reading
Wednesday has been cancelled: embracing the weirdness
Have you ever watched people dance without hearing the music they must be listening to? They look completely goofy. Or have you been on an airplane or in a quiet waiting room and heard someone who was wearing headphones, engrossed in … Continue reading
Nobody’s perfect
I’m enjoying the discussion we started on people-pleasing! Let’s continue our discussion about the 3 P’s (People-Pleasing, Perfection, and Pretending to be Superwoman) by talking about Perfection. What is it and how does it serve/not serve us? Tanya Penny offers … Continue reading
