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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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Category Archives: Creativity
The reassurance of just being you
There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action And because there is only one of you in all time this expression is unique. If you block it, it will never exist through … Continue reading
Revealing my vision board
I am so proud of the vision board that I created in my Path Finder class this past week. We were instructed to start finding images in magazines or pictures that speak to us and inspire us in some way. … Continue reading
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
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
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
Cute cookies
Check out these cookies from Manjar Sweets. They have other designs for holidays and special occasions. So cute!
