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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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It’s a party! #UBP13
This is the very first time I am participating in the 5 Minutes for Mom Ultimate Blog Party (hopefully this goes to the linky list for Specialty Blogs). It sounds like a fun way to meet new people! I’ve been following … Continue reading
A woman has three hearts…
… one that she shares with the world, one that she shares with her family, and one that she shares only with herself. It’s an old Chinese proverb. I’m taking Christy Tomlinson‘s She Had Three Hearts workshop all about how … Continue reading
Scrapbook paper as a mood lifter
I have to admit that I haven’t been doing much photography lately. I’m enjoying my paper crafting projects so much and the rest of my time has been filled with family stuff. I have a few more word projects in … Continue reading
On finding time for myself
I’m torn… between wanting to spend time with my family and needing time by myself. I am torn between playing pretend school (or tea party or grocery store) for hours and admitting that it’s just not my thing. I am … Continue reading
30 questions
I think the willingness to reflect and grow has always said a great deal about me as a person… let’s see how I’m doing as a wife and mother. Inspired by Mandi and her post “30 Questions to Ask to … Continue reading
Guiding principles of unconditional parenting
I want to share a section of Alfie Kohn’s book, Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason, because these concepts are really helping me find reserves of patience and lovingkindness for my daughter that I never … Continue reading
