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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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Tag Archives: mindfulness
Being present – March OLW Bloghop
This post is part of the One Little Word Blog Hop where members of Ali Edwards’ OLW class share their monthly assignments or something about their word. Each month, on the 1st of the month, I’ll participate and then give you a link to … Continue reading
The art of now
Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. ~ Eckhart Tolle * * * A 2008 article from Psychology Today somehow popped into my life recently, right when I most needed it. “Living in the moment—also called mindfulness—is … Continue reading
Soft space: on mindful stillness
“Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day – like writing a poem or saying a prayer” ~ anne morrow lindbergh In this post, Hannah Marcotti asks her readers to … Continue reading
Finding moments of perspective
I am trying to enjoy the beauty and the challenge that is motherhood for me. There have been several recent articles about balancing the chaos and exhaustion of parenthood with moments of realization that these early years are fleeting and … Continue reading
Being present – February OLW Bloghop
This post is part of the One Little Word Blog Hop where members of Ali Edwards’ OLW class share their monthly assignment or something about their word. Each month, on the 1st of the month, I’ll participate and then give you a link to … Continue reading
Tapping into stillness
So I’m near the end of a much-needed massage yesterday and Phil is doing a deep-tissue neck/shoulder rub (which I could enjoy for several hours as this is where I hold all my stress… note to hubby). I felt him … Continue reading
