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Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to offer thought-provoking ideas that inspire positive change and that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
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… reading in bed, candles, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, my daughter’s giggle, starting a new book, finishing a new book, organizing, 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, connections, art supplies, road trips, craft projects, quiet, details, journaling, waking up and staying in bed, home, interesting flowers, affection, warm chamomile 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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Category Archives: Creativity
Starting the year off right! January books
Have you ever experienced a time when so many different sources start to coalesce into a single theme or idea? I’ve been experiencing that so much recently! The classes I am taking and some of the reading I’m doing have … Continue reading
I’m sitting in my new art room!
Every photo or notecard or travel momento has a story. It means a great deal that it is all together again, in one room, ready for me to reconnect with it all. Continue reading
Simplifying
I have so often felt overwhelmed, out of balance, with thousands of thoughts running through my mind each day. I felt this past year or two as if I were a stalk of wheat, blowing this way and that in … Continue reading
Personality insights
The more I learn about myself and about other temperaments, the more amazed I am at the variety of differences in people and what each one is capable of. Knowing more about these different frameworks can help us capitalize on … Continue reading
Art commemorates adventure: we are surrounded by love
One year ago, I began looking back at the many Facebook messages, emails, and blog post comments full of support and love for my family after Hurricane Harvey. I was astounded that I had heard from so many people and … Continue reading
Gifts of art
The Mussar group that I have been facilitating since May has concluded. I made each participant a collaged piece to remember our time together. My personal goal was to set aside time to think about each individual and what she … Continue reading