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Foundation Under My Feet
Foundation Under My Feet is a heartfelt collection of poetry that explores the interwoven themes of faith, self-reflection, and nature’s quiet wisdom. Henschel invites readers on a deeply personal journey divided into two sections: “An Echo in the Soul” and “A Formed Foundation.” Through her words, she reflects on life’s challenges and joys while anchoring her thoughts in Christian belief. The poems ebb between internal struggle and external awe, often using vivid outdoor imagery to ground spiritual revelations in the tangible world. Each page reads like a whispered prayer, a quiet conversation with God, or a journal scribbled on a forest trail.
Reading this book felt like opening someone’s diary and finding parts of myself inside. Henschel’s poems aren’t polished in a showy way; they’re honest, even raw. She doesn’t hide from doubt or frustration, she walks straight through them with trembling hope. I appreciated the grounded simplicity of her language. She writes about everyday things: pulling weeds, sleepless nights, cloudy mirrors. Yet in those details, she uncovers depth. There were lines that caught me off guard and stayed with me long after. At times, a few pieces feel more like diary entries than fully-formed poems, but that unfiltered honesty is also part of the charm.
There’s comfort in knowing someone else has wrestled with questions of purpose, with waiting for a “yes,” with staying hopeful when things feel still. Her reverence for the natural world mirrors my own, and I found peace in the way she linked God’s presence to forest trails, rushing streams, and moonlit skies. Some readers might wish for more variety in structure or metaphor, but for me, the steady, soulful cadence felt just right, like hiking a path that rises slowly, with soft turns and sudden clearings.
I’d recommend Foundation Under My Feet to anyone looking for quiet encouragement, especially those navigating personal or spiritual growth. If you love nature, reflective writing, and poetry with a purpose, this book will speak to you. It’s best read slowly, maybe with a cup of tea, maybe while sitting on a porch or near a creek. It gently reminds you to breathe, to believe, and to keep walking.
Pages: 75
The Power of Perspective
The Aim to Endeavor blends raw, reflective poetry and stunning photography to guide readers through the beauty of life’s uncertainties and the resilience of the human spirit. Why was this an important book for you to publish?
I felt it was important for me to publish The Aim to Endeavor because I have a great passion for poetry and creative writing. I have found that the process is wonderfully therapeutic. I have learned many life’s intricacies through the pouring of my thoughts through the pen and strive to share my insights with those who are pleased to read them. I have learned a lot about the power of perspective over the years, which can make or break any situation. My desire is that the reader will be inspired not only by the writing style but to embrace the overall inspirational tone of the book and apply them to their own life.
Can you share more about the collaborative process with Marvin Henschel for the visuals?
The collaborative process in which I worked with my husband, Marvin Henschel for the visuals was of continual and open conversation, a benefit of efficiency due to living with one another. We frequently bounced ideas off one another to form the overall vision for the book and to showcase his particular style of photography with the tone of each individual poem. Marvin has been an avid photographer for over twenty years. Traveling to all corners of the world has inspired him to capture photos of locations people seldom think of visiting and unveil distinctive landscapes to stir the imagination. His unique ability and passion for photography beautifully complement this particular style of poetry and reflections.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Some themes that were important to explore in The Aim to Endeavor was to encourage the reader to gain a deeper self-awareness and to find new and fulfilling perspectives about life, love, and family. Furthermore, this book focuses on bringing about an awareness of the unappetizing habits that can arise when dark days knock on your door, and to learn to find the beauty in the everyday as well as the extraordinary.
What advice would you give to readers seeking their own moments of “quiet clarity” amid life’s chaos?
The advice I would give readers seeking their own moments of “quiet clarity” amid life’s chaos would be the importance of self-care. You are no good to anyone, especially yourself if your “tank is running on empty.” I would encourage the reader to find what works best for their personality, whether it’s a walk in the forest, or curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee. I cannot stress enough the importance of finding time to recharge your battery and to find a healthy work-life balance. Through the therapeutic nature of writing, I have learned to implement the strategies that work best for me, which are a mix of all of the above, and found that I have become a better person for it and I encourage others to do the same.
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