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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: Spirituality
In the thick of it
“I’m sorry for yelling at Mommy and Daddy.” “I’m sorry for having a messy room sometimes and leaving my things around the house.” “I’m going to help the quiet girl in my class.” As I mentioned in Monday’s post, we … Continue reading
The sound of silence
In my Mussar course, my focus right now is on the power that our words have and especially on the value of silence. I have always been sensitive to sound, but all of a sudden, I realize just how much … Continue reading
Summer books… “woo woo” edition
I feel compelled to write a short intro here for the benefit of those of you with rational minds (which includes Mr. B and my immediate family). While I have been interested in learning more so I can find answers … Continue reading
Shining brightly and sharing your gifts
The other day, I was listening to Brené Brown on a podcast lament the fact that we will never get to enjoy the gifts of so many people because they are too afraid to open up and share their talent … Continue reading
Join me in these fall courses
Some of my favorite friends are those I’ve met in online classes. Often, the supportive community of like-minded people is just as fantastic as the course content. In fact, many of my blog readers have come from past e-courses, and many of … Continue reading
Oh how I have missed you!
Hello friends! I have missed you!!! Today’s the first day of school! Today’s the first day of school!!! Oh, I’m so so glad. Summer has not really caused a change in schedule at our house (our little lady wakes up … Continue reading
