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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: Mindfulness
Picturing and releasing: April OLW
This month Ali invited us to do two things: (1) pick something to let go of/release in your life and (2) connect with your word through photos. “Cherish” in photos: 1) These two love birds are still making our backyard their … Continue reading
Sun-dappled Sundays: the need for calm
Knowing when to rest is a huge accomplishment for me. When I’m feeling anxious and stressed, I know that I need more time to do less. Don’t we all!? Tell me, where do you go (physically or in your mind) to … 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
The struggle to accept ourselves
“Feeling unworthy or insecure, we create a goal, in hopes that achieving this will make us feel good about ourselves. Then we’re off scheming for success, preparing against failure, stirring the water, hoping it will go clear.” ~ Mark Nepo, … 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
Listening to inner guidance: March OLW
I have focused on health this month, as well as connection and self-care. Much of what I am “doing” is trying to “not do.” Sure, I’m taking too many e-courses and have been traveling, but largely I am trying to … Continue reading
