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About me
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 are worthy
I made this for you. Print available here Perhaps you’re sitting confused in a class, but everyone else is silently listening and taking notes. Should you raise your hand and be that person who just doesn’t get it? … Continue reading
The gentle innocence of children
I have heard it said that children are our most effective teachers, and I thought I understood what that meant… that they remind us to be curious and present and teach us patience. But there’s more to it. Children do … Continue reading
Soulful home: a warm welcome (February prompt)
So far I think we’re off to a great start! I was so thrilled with how many of you undertook January’s clutter challenge! How did you do? If you’re just joining us, catch up here. Kathryn Robyn and Dawn Ritchie, … Continue reading
January reading report
I had hoped to bring you the next Soulful Home prompt today, but there’s one thing I still want to do before I show you my new and improved entryway. So start thinking about how you can make your own … Continue reading
2013 accomplishments
I always like to celebrate and learn from the year that’s just passed. As in 2011 and 2012, a list of some things I’ve done helps me see as hard evidence the progress I am making. In dreaming about the … Continue reading
Small acts of kindness: 21-day challenge report
“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For indeed, that’s all that ever have.” ~ Margaret Mead The 21-day Kindness Challenge hosted by KindSpring has ended. 6,000 people from 98 different countries joined in this effort to help … Continue reading
