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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
What is your heart telling you?
I’m delighted to point you toward a guest post I wrote that was published on Raising Loveliness yesterday. In it, I ask you to slow down and listen carefully to the voice within. I hope you enjoy it!
Photo-heart connection: three leaves in a pond
“It is necessary … for a man to go away by himself … to sit on a rock … and ask, ‘Who am I, where have I been, and where am I going?” ~ Carl Sandburg I always enjoy being … Continue reading
The Untethered Soul: the awareness inside you
One of the books I read and enjoyed in December (listed in my post here) caused such a mental shift for me that I want to share some of it with you all. The book is The Untethered Soul: The … Continue reading
This is for those of us who power-wash our power-washers
It takes great courage to allow ourselves to be vulnerable, imperfect, ourselves. To set boundaries and to let go our our ideas of perfection. It’s not really a revelation to me that I could use some self-compassion. I’m taking Brené … 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
