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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
Photos of mindful moments – OLW November 1 blog hop
I am still doing too much but I’m definitely getting better. Today I planted some colorful pansies in our front garden and I remembered to savor the cool air and sunshine and to sit and enjoy my work at the … Continue reading
Sprout is OUT: #12, the becoming issue
Sprout is an online magazine that I’ve admired and enjoyed reading for the past year. The indefatigable and remarkable Amanda Fall (creator and editor) has released Issue 12: Becoming and I am beyond thrilled to be a part of it! Each colorful … Continue reading
Replaying some old favorites
I thought I’d share with you a few of my past posts that are getting a lot of traffic lately. The first is timely, since Sukkot is this week. Sukkot arts and crafts: toddler style. You’ll find a few arts … Continue reading
Celebrating with kindness – OLW October 1 blog hop
As part of my “mindful” planning back in May, I wrote that I would rest a little each day, try not to think so much, and stop rushing around. Well, that is just hilarious! I wrote it but I didn’t … Continue reading
That habit of always reaching for your phone
I’ve written here about mindfulness a bunch of times, but have I written about literally doing nothing? On Friday, I went to Target to sell back my iPhone 4 for the new iPhone 5 that I’d pre-ordered (yes really, and … Continue reading
The greatest service you can offer the world
I’ve always sensed that there is a quiet voice inside telling me that I have a gift that I am meant to contribute to the world around me. Sometimes I have silenced it out of lack of courage or lack … Continue reading
