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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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Tag Archives: slowing down
Picturing and releasing: April OLW
This month Ali invited us to do two things: (1) pick something to let go of/release in your life and (2) connect with your word through photos. “Cherish” in photos: 1) These two love birds are still making our backyard their … Continue reading
What is your heart telling you?
I’m delighted to point you toward a guest post I wrote that was published on Raising Loveliness yesterday. In it, I ask you to slow down and listen carefully to the voice within. I hope you enjoy it!
December 1 OLW blog hop: appreciating everyday blessings
Welcome to December!!! Holy moly, that’s nuts. I hope you’ve had a relaxing week. Our assignment: use photos as a way to connect with your word this month by either going back through your own photos since we did something … Continue reading
November 1 OLW blog hop: I call this success
Welcome to November!!! Yikes, that’s scary. My year thus far with “stillness” has been productive, I have decided. I am a wee bit more likely to sit down and appreciate the moment than I was before focusing on this word, … Continue reading
October 1 OLW blog hop: an opportunity to grow
Every so often, usually when I’m on one of my house straightening whirlwinds, my daughter will grab one of those little Post-it notes I made a couple months back that are supposed to remind me to “Breathe” or “Be still” … Continue reading
September 1 OLW blog hop: out into the world
Hello friends! Boy those calendar pages are flying, don’t you think? September brings such a feeling of new beginnings. New school year, the Jewish New Year and High Holidays, the promise of Autumn freshness on the horizon. The air trembles … Continue reading
