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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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Tag Archives: happiness
See what is good
Hands Free Life: Nine Habits for Overcoming Distraction, Living Better, and Loving More by Rachel Macy Stafford See What Is Good, the fifth intentional habit of a Hands Free Life, offers a chance to look beyond the outer surface to the … Continue reading
Mama happiness
“Happiness is our nature… We have done so much to move away from our natural state that we now need to walk back to that place, slowly and steady, with utter gentleness and compassion.” ~ Aarathi Selvan A friend told … 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
A “joy”ful giveaway
“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery I made four of these canvas lettered signs last year and had hoped to sell them in my Etsy shop. … Continue reading
Progress report Q1: 2013 goals
What’s the point of having goals if you write them and then forget about them??? I am going to do quarterly checkins this year to make sure I move forward with these. How about that, folks? I’m pretty proud of … Continue reading
Photo-heart connection: it’s the little things
“To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work.” ~ Mary Oliver I always enjoy being part of Kat’s Photo-Heart Connection and visiting the other participants’ blogs. Haven’t done it before? You can learn more about how to find your Photo-Heart Connection … Continue reading
