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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: Photography
Remembering how to breathe
“If you ever find yourself empty from something you cannot know or name, find a stretch of ocean, a field, or mountainside, or even clouds, or trees. Because there are 1,000 simple ways to fill your tired soul so you … Continue reading
Slow down your pace
In the weekly Mindfulness for Moms class I’m enjoying, we practiced a walking meditation. To do this, you walk as deliberately as you can, noticing every sensation in your body. The weight being transferred from the heel of your foot to … Continue reading
Reveling in autumn
For a few days this month, we welcomed cooler weather and enjoyed being outside. My sweet girl and I went for walks, took photos of the sky, and began collecting acorns. The promise of this lovely weather returning soon makes me … Continue reading
Less is more
As a follow-up to last week’s Lighten Up post about decluttering, I want to report that I’ve already had some major successes. First of all, thank you all for your comments. Many of us are on the same path, which … Continue reading
Change is constant: a photo-heart connection post
It’s time for another Photo-Heart Connection! Haven’t done it before? You can learn more about how to find your Photo-Heart Connection here. Kat talks about “making a commitment to connect art with heart” and invites anyone and everyone to add photography or artwork … Continue reading
We can’t do it all… at once
So it turns out that if you try to jam in too much activity into too short a time frame, you will suffer physically and possibly emotionally. Relationships will suffer. You’ll be forced to make some decisions. I should really … Continue reading
