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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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The house of belonging
I created this canvas after watching the “belonging” section of Brené Brown’s “Kitchen Table Parenting” series. Brené teaches: “Belonging is the innate human desire to be a part of something larger than us. Because this yearning is so primal, we … Continue reading
Self-compassion September: how to be imperfect
We followed the Olympics religiously last month, watching strength, agility, and true greatness play out on our tv screen over and over again. I admire such perfection and usually it inspires me. But how can we not also compare ourselves … Continue reading
Abundance
“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” ~Wayne Dyer One thing I believe I’m supposed to learn in this lifetime is that I am worthy… of true friends and their love, of time to have … Continue reading
September reading and review
I don’t know how September is gone already! It was a FULL month with lots of activity… school events, board meetings, the Jewish holidays. I’ve been planning the school’s book fair, which definitely involves a LOT of moving parts. Having not … Continue reading
May reading and learning
* * * * * Here’s a quick update on what I’ve been learning and reading. I enjoyed every single day of Panache Desai’s 33 Days through his book, Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to Purpose, Passion & Joy. He … Continue reading
Sun-dappled Sundays: the need for calm
Knowing when to rest is a huge accomplishment for me. When I’m feeling anxious and stressed, I know that I need more time to do less. Don’t we all!? Tell me, where do you go (physically or in your mind) to … Continue reading
