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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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Author Archives: Naomi
Light words
The first week of my Path Finder class involved creating a “love list,” list of things that I love and then looking for patterns and connections. Most items on my list fell into three or four categories. Karen calls them … Continue reading
Elul confessions
The word “Elul” is similar to the root of the verb “search” in Aramaic. Elul is a time to search one’s heart and draw close to God in preparation for the coming Day of Judgement, Rosh Hashanah, and Day of Atonement, … Continue reading
A day of mindfulness
I spent my Saturday learning from Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen and Hand Wash Cold. Karen is a Zen Buddhist Priest as well as a wife, mother, and teacher. The retreat was held in the Garden Room of … Continue reading
In memory of tragedy
On this tenth anniversary of September 11– Each day I make the bed, wash some dishes, put things away. Each day I nourish my body and the bodies of my family. Each day I dress, go, do. And each night, … Continue reading
Turning and returning
The month of Elul is all about coming closer to God. The Hebrew word for this soul work is teshuvah, which is translated as “repentence” but actually means “returning”… returning to the path on which we are meant to be but … Continue reading
Path finder
There’s something so promising about beginning something new. That must be why I keep doing it! I started a new class this week. (Yes, I do know I don’t have time for another one, since I’m already taking two and since … Continue reading
