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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
You are enough
One of the many pieces of wisdom that Oprah imparted on her very last show was about being worthy simply because we were born. She said, “We often block our own blessings because we don’t feel inherently good enough or smart enough … Continue reading
Thoughts for Thursday
Packing. Packing. More packing. Sore muscles (see above) Reading a library book in stolen moments Drinking coffee Wishing for a nap Kissing my daughter’s soft cheeks Singing Skipping our morning activity and staying home Thinking too much – as usual Praying for … Continue reading
Watercolors
There was an artist with us at our resort in Sardinia giving “lessons” in sketching and watercolor painting, so I thought I’d give it a try. Here’s what I was looking at and what I painted: It’s not terrible, right? I was … Continue reading
Observations from a balcony
I meant to post this a few days ago but somehow saved it as a draft and left it at that. The internet connection in Sardinia was challenging my patience! A bee zooms from flower to flower, pink to purple … Continue reading
Reflections
I invite stillness and lean into a new pace. Rushing and multitasking can give way to the Mediterranean breeze and quiet. Sunshine, flowering vines, a canopy of trees. Here my respite begins. It’s a struggle to surrender to the quiet, to … Continue reading
Creativity boot camp
It’s Spring Training time! Yes, I know. We will just be getting home from a week in Italy and I will have to pack and get ready to move to a new house. I’m crazy. But this is just too fabulous to miss! … Continue reading
