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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: Motherhood
Bliss List #5 and Photo Friday
Today I’m participating again in Liv Lane’s Follow Your Bliss bloghop. Liv writes, “Every Friday, I will share a list of the bliss in my midst, reflecting on moments over the past week where I’ve caught myself in a sense of wonder, … Continue reading
Thoughts on unconditional/connection parenting
“What counts is not just that we believe we love them unconditionally, but that they feel loved in that way.” ~ Alfie Kohn “The model of parenting most of us grew up with was authoritarian parenting, which is based on … Continue reading
That to-do list in my back pocket
I’ve decided to trick myself into slowing down. I learned the other day that if given half an hour to read a magazine, I will vacuum under my bed instead. Yes, I’m certifiably something! Anyway, if I think of reading … Continue reading
3am ramblings about time
In the quiet of the very early morning when the house and it’s inhabitants are dreaming, my thoughts unravel from their tethers and wander. Unable to sleep due to an I-won’t make-it-through-the-day-without-it afternoon coffee, I feel the heaviness of my body but … Continue reading
Make every day joyful
“We should consider every day lost in which we have not danced at least once.” Nietzsche Doesn’t this little rose branch look like a little hand stretching up? Gretchen Rubin recently did one of her happiness interviews with Richard Florida. … Continue reading
This self-care stuff is so hard!
“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I admit it ok? I can’t do it very well. Trying to sit on the couch and read a magazine when there is disorder around me is almost impossible. Well, … Continue reading
