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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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Must slow down!
I am catching up today on my photo books and blog books from 2013 going forward. I got to this post from July 2014 about all the classes and the whirlwind that was going on at the time. In the … Continue reading →
Happy anniversary to us!
I thought I’d rerun this anniversary post another year later, updating 12 reasons my husband is right for me to 13 reasons since it’s now been 13 (mostly) wonderful years. I was surprised to see that it had gotten 375 views! … Continue reading →
What makes you happy?
Sometimes I get stuck in a blah mood. Particularly toward the end of my monthly cycle, I am tired and just want to curl up by myself and eat chocolate. I certainly could use some reminders of things that pick … Continue reading →
Talking myself into slowing down
(In the middle of way too many books) Here’s the dialogue that I wrote in my journal the other day. I was answering myself from a wise place of inner knowing that had been mostly invisible to me until now. … Continue reading →
What do you love about yourself?
Let’s celebrate our talents and strengths today. Of course, you have accomplishments. But what about something that you just are? What are some positive qualities of you that make you who you are? I love that I’m compassionate, intuitive, and … Continue reading →
12 reasons my husband is right for me: an anniversary post
12 years ago today, we became husband and wife. I remember looking forward to being able to stand outside a men’s restroom and say, “I’m just waiting for my husband.” And then not giggle like a schoolgirl. I asked Mr. … Continue reading →