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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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The future me
I have a feeling that in a few months’ time, I’ll know so much more about healthy living. I used to shop at a “normal” neighborhood grocery store… no problems. I tossed strawberries, deli meat, cereals, frozen diet meals, … Continue reading
April: reading and feeding
For much of April, my focus was on eating healthy and caring for my body. I’ve encountered some examples lately of what I don’t want to end up like, which gave me the motivation to get myself in gear and … Continue reading
Where I’ve been
In my 6+ years blogging, I don’t know that I’ve ever had a lack of things to share here. Until now. You may have wondered why I haven’t been posting the past 2 weeks. As much as I feel I … Continue reading
Why declutter your life?
Understanding why you want to simplify and slow w a a y down will make it easier to remember that goal when new things start to crop up. It’s a way of focusing on the positive benefits of decluttering instead of … Continue reading
Too much… another post about clutter
Since writing this post early last week, there have been more discoveries that I look forward to sharing with you. The main point: ENJOY your life. Thoughts can be clutter too. Too much stuff. Too many commitments. Too many comparisons. … Continue reading
Essentialism and the pursuit of less
Exactly how do you pursue less? The underlying premise of essentialism is that you just can’t fit it all in. At some point you’ve got to be selective. I realize now that I can’t devote my best self to the most … Continue reading
