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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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Category Archives: Soulful Home prompts
Welcome home
“Where you live and what you live with are an extension of who you are: your living quarters are a physical manifestation of your emotional wants and needs, a mirror of your thoughts, dreams, hopes, wishes, and issues.” ~ Xorin … Continue reading
Soulful home: respecting your limitations
Art prints available here. A friend of mine told me that all the STUFF in her home was starting to crowd her and was causing her to feel stuck, trapped, and overwhelmed. She has boxes and boxes of wedding gifts … Continue reading
Soulful home: spaciousness and giving (June prompt)
I am far from a minimalist and I really do derive great comfort from my home and my belongings. Creating a home, to me, is all about being surrounded by things that are meaningful and beautiful to the people who live … Continue reading
Soulful home: a corner of calm (May prompt)
* * * * * Your home should be your personal oasis. Home is somewhere you feel safe and most like yourself. Perhaps, like me, your home is full of clutter toys cat toys things that aren’t exactly precious and yet aren’t … Continue reading
Soulful home: bring in Spring! (April prompt)
“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~ Hal Borland For so many, this winter has been particularly harsh. I know so many of us are ready for some springtime blooms and sunshine. This month is all about … Continue reading
Soulful home: your favorite things (March prompt)
Hopefully some of you have more of a welcoming entryway now. Did you add some photos? A table? A coatrack? I would love to hear what you’ve done if you decided to tackle last month’s prompt. “He is the happiest, … Continue reading
