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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: Mixed media
The painting is complete!
It turns out that when you are undecided, unsure, lacking in firm direction, you feel more stress. Who’da thunk? Continue reading
Update on where I stand: art, parenting, and mindset
HUGE thank yous to each of you for your loving comments and support. I have printed each one out and have them posted nearby where I can always see them for motivation. It feels so validating when people mention to … Continue reading
Within me is a sanctuary
One lovely person in my Mussar group said something about the peace and sanctuary of meditation. Something about what she said really resonated with me and I thought about taking the Ecclesiastes text from part of that lesson and creating … Continue reading
Evolution of a canvas
It turns out it’s great fun to put a 36″x36″ blank canvas on an easel and just go to town! I layered paint and papers for a mixed-media effect. I really liked the final result but decided to try out … 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
Behind the Art: Journey House
I enjoyed Christy Tomlinson‘s Behind the Art workshop so much and I’m excited to share some of my canvases with you. The class was chock full of videos about what supplies Christy uses and, even better, how she uses them in … Continue reading
