{"product_id":"simply-god-volume-1-9798993435503","title":"Simply Go*d, Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you say \u003cem\u003eGo\u003c\/em\u003e*d?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it \u003cem\u003eGod\u003c\/em\u003e... or is it \u003cem\u003eGood\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat question sits at the heart of Simply Go*d, a contemplative collection of praise poems that invites readers to experience the sacred not as an abstract idea, but as a living presence woven into daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 2011 and now thoughtfully republished, Simply Go*d, Volume 1 offers gentle, accessible poetry rooted in mindfulness, spiritual reflection, and embodied practice. These poems arise from the author's daily morning ritual-combining movement, meditation, visual art, and writing-and are offered as an invitation rather than instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition includes \u003cstrong\u003efull-color reproductions of Susan Kirsch's original artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the black-and-white images in the original edition. Many poems are paired with visual expression, creating a rich, multisensory experience that encourages reflection, creativity, and presence. All future volumes in the Simply Go*d series will also feature color artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poems themselves explore themes of gratitude, grace, doubt, joy, activism, embodiment, and compassion-meeting readers wherever they are, without dogma or doctrine. Whether opened at random or read slowly, one poem at a time, this book is meant to be returned to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Herein is a treasure: an invitation to be inspired, to breathe in knowledge, and to experience the Divine in daily life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Tracy Gary, Founder, Inspired Philanthropy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book is for readers who are drawn to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual reflection without religious constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness and contemplative practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoetry that is grounded, accessible, and emotionally resonant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative expression as a spiritual path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExploring the sacred as Go*d lived and embodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Soon: Simply Go*d, Volume 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise Poems \u0026amp; Colorings for Everyday Mindfulness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 2 continues the journey with new poems that deepen the exploration of presence, awareness, and everyday sacredness. While Simply Go-d, Volume 1 stands fully on its own, readers who resonate with these poems may find Volume 2 a natural and welcome companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scissors Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993435503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Susan Kirsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52733916840117,"sku":"9798993435503","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/simply-god-volume-1-9798993435503","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}