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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: Mindfulness
Playing ping pong with myself – the opposite of living deliberately
The other night, I fell asleep reading before I could eat my “usual” chocolate bar. It’s become a habit I am extremely ashamed of – this stack of Dove bars that sits in my night stand waiting for me. Then … Continue reading
Wide Open: a photography exploration
I just found this post in my “drafts” folder. It’s from 2.5 years ago, but I figured it doesn’t hurt to post it now. I actually just pulled out my new camera and the handbook I bought about it so … Continue reading
Bless the Yes
Before we get to the point of this post, I have to first tell you that I was doing an excellent job in slowing down and enjoying life. That lasted for about 4 weeks and I definitely plan to get … Continue reading
The silver lining
As part of a class I’m taking, I have been trying to bring to mind any life experiences that I perceived as negative at the time they occurred but that ultimately brought about blessings, or at least good things that … Continue reading
Goodbye to our house
Dear Our House, Are you still considered an “unresolved loss?” I know that we are saying goodbye to you, but maybe I haven’t fully accepted it because strong emotion sneaks up on me when I least expect it. In fact, … Continue reading
Word strip art
I’d like to tell you about a project I just completed and then implore you never to attempt it yourself. Why? It is tedious, visually tiring, and just plain silly. Add a new kitten to the mix and you would … Continue reading
