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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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Taking down barriers to passion
That we close down is not a problem. In fact, to become aware of when we do so is an important part of the training. The first step in cultivating lovingkindness is to see when we are erecting barriers between … Continue reading
“The World to Come” book excerpt
At the suggestion of a couple of you peeps, I added a page (see above bar) to this blog called “Books, Books, Books!!” where you can view what I’m currently reading, have ever read, or my favorite books. Right now … Continue reading
Becoming part of the conversation… blogging
In the 6-week blogging class that began yesterday, Liv posted this short video featuring best-selling authors Seth Godin and Tom Peters talking about blogging. I’ve watched it 7 times now. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=livzJTIWlmY?rel=0] “It doesn’t matter if anyone reads it. What matters … Continue reading
A concert at the Rothko Chapel
“The Rothko Chapel is a tranquil space, open to all, that champions human rights and nurtures reverence through the integration of art and spirituality. [It] has two vocations: contemplation and action. It is a place alive with religious ceremonies of all … Continue reading
Mission statement I love: be true to myself
I finally had a chance to get my hair cut and highlighted a couple of weeks ago. It was like a mini vacation! Sitting with nothing to do but relax, read my magazine, and eavesdrop on all the … Continue reading
