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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: High Holy Days
September reading and review
I don’t know how September is gone already! It was a FULL month with lots of activity… school events, board meetings, the Jewish holidays. I’ve been planning the school’s book fair, which definitely involves a LOT of moving parts. Having not … Continue reading
The sound of silence
In my Mussar course, my focus right now is on the power that our words have and especially on the value of silence. I have always been sensitive to sound, but all of a sudden, I realize just how much … Continue reading
Elul confessions
The word “Elul” is similar to the root of the verb “search” in Aramaic. Elul is a time to search one’s heart and draw close to God in preparation for the coming Day of Judgement, Rosh Hashanah, and Day of Atonement, … Continue reading
Turning and returning
The month of Elul is all about coming closer to God. The Hebrew word for this soul work is teshuvah, which is translated as “repentence” but actually means “returning”… returning to the path on which we are meant to be but … Continue reading
The month of Elul
The Jewish month of Elul, which precedes the High Holy Days, is a special time of renewal and reflection, a chance to do some real spiritual growth. We look to begin the year with a clean slate, starting anew, refreshed. I have … Continue reading
