Naomi Arnold

Trigger Warning & Note: I wrote the below poem after an awful past week in an ICU waiting room. When I left, after saying goodbye to a friend, I thought about my time in that room with those who loved him, other families who sat nearby awaiting news of their own, and the endless cycle of waiting and grief that happens within those walls. This…

Trigger Warning & Note: I wrote the below poem after an awful past week in an ICU waiting room. When I left, after saying goodbye to a friend, I thought about my time in that room with those who…

I am excited to share that my poetry book - You Will Find Your Way: Poetry & Musings - is now available for purchase as an e-Book or paperback on Amazon. You can find the book via my Amazon Au…

In my youth,       I used to always think,       that by the time I was 20,       I would be free:       Free to be who I want to be. In my youth,       I used to always think,       that by the ti…

Hi there, Last month (March 2024), I wrote about the little things that were bringing me joy, and encouraged you to respond and let me know what little things you were loving right now too. Here is …

You inspire me  to lounge under the trees;  to pause and appreciate the gentle breeze;  to practice presence and simply be;  thank you for unintentionally helping me see. [Initially posted on Insta…

One of the perks of homeschooling is you get to choose what books and resources you use to educate your child. As the mother of a non-binary, Autistic and ADHD child, this allows me to choose resou…

Studies have found that spending time in nature has a positive impact on emotional, cognitive and physical health (1-2) .  I've certainly been observing this in action of late because if I haven’…