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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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You say it’s your birthday???
To me, a very happy birthday includes some meaningful recognition from your family and a few close friends that you matter to them. It includes a bit of reflection along with looking forward to the year ahead. I don’t need … Continue reading
Mussar-themed art
Mussar teaches that life is a curriculum, that each of us is meant to master something in our life. Mussar is composed of the study of specific inner traits. My study partner asked me to create a piece of art for her … Continue reading
Why declutter your life?
Understanding why you want to simplify and slow w a a y down will make it easier to remember that goal when new things start to crop up. It’s a way of focusing on the positive benefits of decluttering instead of … Continue reading
The 7 sacred truths
Caroline Myss and Carol Tuttle teach extensively about the chakra system and how to utilize it to reclaim your personal power. There are 7 energy centers in the body and each controls a certain aspect of your life. Problems in the … Continue reading
Is self-help really all that helpful?
Read this. Do that. Retweet this. Exercise like that. Don’t eat this. Be that. Jeez!!! Is there an implication that we aren’t good enough!? How much better can we possibly get??? Marie Folio, personal empowerment guru, says in this short … Continue reading
Life in the fast lane – change is possible
I have really enjoyed our conversation this month about various themes in Bridget Schulte’s book Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time. I know many of you will enjoy this book for the personal … Continue reading
