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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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June Life Book recap: Honoring & Emotions
* * * * * “When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” ~ Rumi I got a bit behind with my Life Book class and these monthly posts help me catch up! * … Continue reading
OLW blog hop: being right here, right now
Hello to those of you blog-hopping today! This blog hop is my favorite part of Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class. This month Ali asked us to select a single action, schedule a date, and make it happen in order … Continue reading
100 acts of kindness – DONE! (part 2 of 2)
“There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.” ~ The Dalai Lama This post is a continuation of Part 1. Thank you all for … Continue reading
The reasons I’m exhausted
It really is always something, of course, and I realize it’s a matter of perspective. I’m lucky to have to have any of these “problems,” I know. That said, I’m TIRED! Capital T tired. I am starting to see … Continue reading
Be courageous… clear the clutter
“Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.” -William Morris, founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement (Much of this post was inspired by Christine Kane and what she says about … Continue reading
Stop the insanity!
I am finally sitting on the sofa in our new apartment, trying to NOT do anything. (I’m as sane as my house is organized and I cannot stop until it’s done.) My husband and daughter are drawing at the table, … Continue reading