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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: Kindness
2012 accomplishments
Hello friends!! Only one more day before some serious me-time! Preschool reconvenes after a very long break tomorrow. Woo hoo! Since I did this for 2011, I figured I should do the same for dear ol’ 2012. There were big … Continue reading
26 acts of kindness: spreading holiday cheer
Happy New Year to you and yours. 🙂 I am desperately itching to have some time to myself once my daughter goes back to preschool next week and my husband goes to the office. Then I’ll be able to put … Continue reading
26 acts of kindness: the beginning
We interrupt this blogging break to talk about the 26 Acts of Kindness movement that is picking up steam across the world thanks to NBC News and Facebook. (Check out that Facebook group because the stories will delight and shock … Continue reading
Gratitude tree: what are you thankful for?
One of the Big Picture Boot Camp prompts by Amy Powers was to make a “Celebration Tree.” I like the idea of decorating the house for autumn and also of making the idea of gratitude more tangible to my young daughter. … Continue reading
Soul Restoration Truth cards
Part of Soul Restoration is making Truth Cards, reminders of the weekly sessions to carry forward. As I process through the lessons, fears or negativity can come up, and I can use the pages and pages of Truths that Melody provides to … Continue reading
More Soul Restoration artwork
Before we begin, let me give you all a warm bloggy hug for your encouraging comments on Monday’s post. You are the best! Here are some more Soul Restoration-inspired creations: These two pages are about how each of us has a … Continue reading
