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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: Quotations
Being present – February OLW Bloghop
This post is part of the One Little Word Blog Hop where members of Ali Edwards’ OLW class share their monthly assignment or something about their word. Each month, on the 1st of the month, I’ll participate and then give you a link to … Continue reading
Fear prevents fullness – part of an authenticity bloghop
“The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life.” Jessica Hische Do you ever wonder how much of life is actively choosing certain paths and how much is … Continue reading
If you listen – a John Squadra quotation
First I read this quotation a few weeks ago because someone chose it for their One Little Word’s page. When I wanted to pair it with a photo, I immediately thought of this one from our trip to Italy last summer. … Continue reading
Photo Friday: follow your bliss
Today I’m participating 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, contentment, … Continue reading
Get curious – a Pema Chodron quotation
“Rather than going after our walls and barriers with a sledgehammer, we pay attention to them. With gentleness and honesty, we move closer to those walls. We touch them and smell them and get to know them well. We begin … Continue reading
Tapping into stillness
So I’m near the end of a much-needed massage yesterday and Phil is doing a deep-tissue neck/shoulder rub (which I could enjoy for several hours as this is where I hold all my stress… note to hubby). I felt him … Continue reading
