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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
November report, part 2
Please read my Part 1 report here. I read 13+ books last month! I did two more small diamond paintings. We had Thanksgiving. I got new glasses with progressive lenses. We made cards for hospitalized kids and toiletry baskets for … Continue reading
November report, part 1
I’m going to divide this month’s book report into two posts because there is a whole lot of reading goin’ on! I want you to enjoy these updates, not slog through them. So… what’s been happening? It looks like Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Today is enough
From the blog A Life In Progress: on Mindfulness & Living in the Moment by Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui In every moment we have a choice: to wish away what is or to receive the gifts of today, eyes and heart wide … Continue reading
Temporary shelter: Sukkot thoughts
“Ufros aleinu sukkah sh’lomecha” – “Spread over us a shelter of Your peace” 194,467 people will sleep on American streets tonight. As we spend time in our sukkah this week, I’m reminded of the vulnerability we all face in the … Continue reading
New beginnings
The Jewish High Holidays begin this Friday evening. We are to spend the month prior to the New Year in prayer, repentance, and reflection. I think going into these worship services without spending some time in self-reflection is like showing … Continue reading
