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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: self-care
Creative self-care: February OLW
I think I’m doing rather well with “cherish” so far. I’ve been reading The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have each evening and then writing down 5 things I’m grateful for … Continue reading
Cherishing 2014
We have been gifted 365 brand new days! Some moments are ordinary but can take our breath away in their soul-stirring beauty. My intent with my new word is partly to notice those moments. Carrying a word with you as … Continue reading
On finding time for myself
I’m torn… between wanting to spend time with my family and needing time by myself. I am torn between playing pretend school (or tea party or grocery store) for hours and admitting that it’s just not my thing. I am … Continue reading
Soul Restoration Truth cards
Part of Soul Restoration is making Truth Cards, reminders of the weekly sessions to carry forward. As I process through the lessons, fears or negativity can come up, and I can use the pages and pages of Truths that Melody provides to … Continue reading
Self-talk: be mindful of my tone
When I hear one of my friends being hard on themselves, it is so easy to recognize that she is being unreasonable in her expectations and she needs to take it easy in one way or another. It’s quite a … Continue reading
This self-care stuff is so hard!
“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson I admit it ok? I can’t do it very well. Trying to sit on the couch and read a magazine when there is disorder around me is almost impossible. Well, … Continue reading
