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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
Self-compassion September: some failure is good
“When we honor human experience by embracing imperfection, we see what unites us with other human beings.” ~ Kristin Neff “No matter what they show on the outside, everyone has a story that will break your heart.” ~ Brene Brown I wonder if … Continue reading
That little gremlin inside
You missed a spot. You should just take care of that now. You should pay the bills today and get it done. You should start a load of laundry. Why does that little voice always team up with “the shoulds” … Continue reading
How to be a slacker, part 2
How to be a slacker: a guide for perfectionists and overachievers I’ve got a stomach virus that sent me straight to bed. You’ve most likely experienced this so I’ll spare you the details. What is interesting to me is that … Continue reading
I care too much
Today I’m sharing something that I’m pretty sure someone out there is going to disagree with, and perhaps that person is correct. Perhaps it is more admirable to feel deeply. Let me know what you think… (I wrote this post … Continue reading
Dear Lady Jane: you’re growing up
Sweet Girl, You never used to have all these ideas and opinions! Well, maybe you did, but they weren’t expressed with such moxy. I wonder if they come from the media, from kids at school or camp, from babysitters, or … Continue reading
