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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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OLW blog hop: vision board
Every single month when it’s time for another One Little Word blog hop, I say something to myself like, “How on earth is it … already?” I suppose I’ll spare you this time and just think it to myself. Hello … Continue reading
OLW blog hop: beginnings
Hello beginnings! I’m super excited to begin a second year with Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class. I selected stillness as my word for this year. I really wanted it to be stop, as in physically stopping myself when I … Continue reading
Celebrating the journey ahead: 2013 goals
Well, I’m not perfect yet. Shocking, I know! And so some goal-ish thoughts are in order. I’m not that big a fan of goal-setting because, well, I’m an over-achiever at heart. Some dreaming and true soul-searching can never be bad, … Continue reading
OLW blog hop: wrapping up “mindful” and starting anew
“Mindfulness is bringing to the present the awareness of things that you have learned.” ~ The Dalai Lama Hello endings and hello beginnings. This was my first year participating in Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class and what a year … Continue reading
Scrapbook paper as a mood lifter
I have to admit that I haven’t been doing much photography lately. I’m enjoying my paper crafting projects so much and the rest of my time has been filled with family stuff. I have a few more word projects in … Continue reading
Reflections
I invite stillness and lean into a new pace. Rushing and multitasking can give way to the Mediterranean breeze and quiet. Sunshine, flowering vines, a canopy of trees. Here my respite begins. It’s a struggle to surrender to the quiet, to … Continue reading
