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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: Kim Klassen
Playing with backlighting
Yesterday morning was rainy… with dreamy lighting coming from our kitchen window. It was the perfect opportunity to experiment with the back lighting prompt in Kim’s Be Still class. I applied her kk_enlightened texture at 70% soft light. (It was my daughter who noticed … Continue reading
June reading and learning
Hello friends! You didn’t know it, but I have been away for 7 days and am finally home. (Thanks to all who left comments on last week’s two pre-scheduled posts! I will respond soon, I promise, and return the visit.) … Continue reading
Photo prop goodies
I am taking an enjoying a year-long exploration of still life photography with some wonderful friends and the teacher is Kim Klassen, one of my favorite people ever. I have shared a few shots with you recently as I experiment with adding … Continue reading
May reading and learning
* * * * * Here’s a quick update on what I’ve been learning and reading. I enjoyed every single day of Panache Desai’s 33 Days through his book, Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to Purpose, Passion & Joy. He … Continue reading
Living in each now: a new stillness journey
Yes, my loves, another e-course. Hear me out please! The class is Be Still-52 with Kim Klassen and it’s a year of still-life photography inspiration. When I read Kim’s description of her new offering, about pausing within life’s messiness to find … Continue reading
Life is in the details
I used Kim Klassen‘s “cherish scripted” texture on these tulips that I bought at the grocery store simply because I’d never seen them before. They’re just so darn furry, you know? Have a magical Wednesday, friends!
