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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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The lesson is global and personal
The world has changed in gigantic ways by the tiniest little virus, a virus that is invisible to our eyes. We humans have been handed a dose of humility in this. The entire world has been altered… we humans are so fragile that the tiniest of microbes can upend our world. Continue reading
On being connected 24/7
On Friday morning, on my way to turn on the shower, I dropped my iPhone in the toilet. I’m just smart like that. Panic rose up from somewhere deep within and I started seriously freaking out. I had two appointments … Continue reading
YOU’RE WORTH IT!
“I can’t think about one more thing.” “I don’t have time to exercise every day.” “I don’t want to put forth the effort that healthy cooking (and grocery shopping) would entail.” “I have other things to think about besides what … Continue reading
How is humility connected to anger?
Last week I wrote about the concept of a personal spiritual curriculum. One task of Mussar is coming to understand the many “soul traits” that make up every human being and how each of these inner qualities plays out in your personal life. It … Continue reading
What is your personal spiritual curriculum?
You have probably thought about what your purpose in life might be. You have identified less-than-admirable traits that you want to work on (for me, one is being judgmental). But have you ever thought that maybe you have your very own … Continue reading
