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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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Reflections
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” — Rumi It has been five days since we took our Sweet Girl to summer camp, and most of those days … Continue reading
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Tomorrow morning we will pick up Sweet Girl after her 3 weeks at camp. I’ve been thinking about what’s been absent from our home life while she’s been away. Schedule. Raising kids definitely brings about a schedule and routine of … Continue reading
How do we live in the present moment if we can’t let go of the past?
Looking at loss through a Jewish lens Stress is caused by wanting the present moment to be different from what it is. Go ahead, read that sentence again. I’ll wait. We wish someone weren’t ill, the traffic would move … Continue reading
Being difficult
I make things harder for myself with a quick decision that later comes back to bite me in the tush. Sweet Girl suggested 2 weeks ago that I put together a little scrapbook for Mr. B’s birthday with some important moments … Continue reading
Soulful home: your favorite things (March prompt)
Hopefully some of you have more of a welcoming entryway now. Did you add some photos? A table? A coatrack? I would love to hear what you’ve done if you decided to tackle last month’s prompt. “He is the happiest, … Continue reading
House to home #1: the dining room
Have you ever thought of your house as a metaphor for your life? In your house are all your experiences and your memories. Maybe 6 months ago, I looked around my own home and realized I wasn’t as comfortable and … Continue reading
