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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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Tag Archives: minimalism
March reading
I don’t know how the month went by so quickly! Our March was very full with cookie booths, house meetings, after-school activities, Spring Break, and some mother/daughter baking. I am frustrated to report that not much happened at the house … Continue reading
Pursuing what matters most: a book review
First, Becker states, is to set goals for your home; then set goals for your life. The book seems to be masked as a guide for our homes, but is truly also about what you can accomplish with your life. Minimalism is not the end goal, but a path toward a life of passion and purpose to pursue the things that matter most. Continue reading
September reading and update
“Books to me are portals to the unknown — a place where the mind can rest and rage simultaneously. Books make the future imaginable and the past tolerable. They widen the scope of human existence by telling individual stories of … Continue reading
October books
There were a few days when I thought I wasn’t even going to have read enough to warrant a report, let alone devouring 12 books! Here’s what I read and enjoyed in October: Clutterfree with Kids: Change your thinking. Discover … Continue reading
Less is more
As a follow-up to last week’s Lighten Up post about decluttering, I want to report that I’ve already had some major successes. First of all, thank you all for your comments. Many of us are on the same path, which … Continue reading
Trust Your Vibes: Lighten up
I seem to have a tiny problem. As much as I want to embrace a clutter-free life, I keep buying more stuff. I get into a phase where I am looking through the house for things to donate or to … Continue reading
