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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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Letting go of my 3-part art goals
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it … Continue reading
On the power of nature: part 5 of a collaborative photo-essay series and a giveaway
Hi friends! We are back with the final installment of our collaborative 5-part series! Read to the end to learn how you can enter our giveaway! Catch up here: Part 1: on motherhood Part 2: on stillness Part 3: on silence … Continue reading
On perspective: part 4 of a collaborative photo-essay series
Hi friends! We are back with part 4 of 5 of our collaborative fun! Every Wednesday for 5 weeks (October 23-November 20), my dear friend Amy (of Tao Te Ching daily) and I are collaborating on a set of essays with a … Continue reading
On silence: part 3 of a collaborative photo-essay series
Hi friends! We are back with part 3 of 5 of our collaborative fun! Every Wednesday for 5 weeks (October 23-November 20), my dear friend Amy (of Tao Te Ching daily) and I will collaborate on a set of essays with … Continue reading
Small acts of kindness: 21-day challenge report
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For indeed, that’s all that ever have.” ~ Margaret Mead The 21-day Kindness Challenge hosted by KindSpring has ended. 6,000 people from 98 different countries joined in this effort to help … Continue reading
A sense of wonder: Alaska’s glaciers, John Muir, and me
Most of my favorite moments have been those filled with wonder… seeing our daughter’s teeny self wiggle around when we had our first pregnancy ultrasound, turning around from the chuppah during our wedding ceremony to marvel at all the people … Continue reading
