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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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Life lessons
Among his many lessons, Rabbi Hillel the Elder tells us that we already have everything that we need to fulfil our purpose. I have the tools and I have the right circumstances. Yet someone needs to actually do it… and that can only be me. You have the same setup. How miraculous it is that we each have a unique purpose in the world! Continue reading
2012 accomplishments
Hello friends!! Only one more day before some serious me-time! Preschool reconvenes after a very long break tomorrow. Woo hoo! Since I did this for 2011, I figured I should do the same for dear ol’ 2012. There were big … Continue reading
Perspective and a blogging break
I’m going to take a blogging break for the remainder of the year. I know, that’s just four posts! I hope you all enjoy the end of year festivities and I wish you all the best in the new year. … Continue reading
Paradigm shift: how blogging changed my life
It’s probably not much of a surprise to you that I love this blog. I have enjoyed sharing my thoughts, photography, and creative projects here for almost two years. (Wow… this is my 408th post!) It’s funny how it happened. … Continue reading
Get ready to shine online
I posted in May here about how wonderful I found Liv and her class to be, but I feel I must tell you again because she just announced that she’s launching a self-paced edition, providing participants with full access … Continue reading
A heart to heart: thank you to each one of you
Really a head to head… Dear Rose, Dave, Christina, hubby, Aunt Val, Meredith, Lorrie, Erin, Amanda (across the pond), Elizabeth, Holly, Crystal, Janice, Belen, Janice (another one!), Nicole, Joanna, Adrian, Daniel, Mrs. Groves (is that your real name?), Melanie, Marcie, … Continue reading