The Creative Alchemy Cycle - by Sarah Greenman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The Creative Alchemy Cycle is a year-long journey that will deepen your relationship with the natural world, shake up limiting beliefs about your own creativity, and inspire you to make your own mark.

At a time when we are experiencing shock waves of collective grief due to racism, sexism, late-stage capitalism, colonialism, and compounding climate loss, Greenman lays out a nature-centered approach for embodied healing, joyful expression, and meaningful action.

Her work offers a radical invitation for readers to tap their creativity as a force for social change. With deep permission and generous guidance, Greenman reminds us why creativity is a powerful tool for healing, justice, joy and collective liberation.

Review Quotes

"Poetic, practical, and deeply relevant for these times, Sarah reminds us that our inherent creativity has the power to illuminate a more just and thriving world where the natural rhythms of Earth show us exactly how it's done."

- Flora Bowley, author of The Art of Aliveness and Brave Intuitive Painting

"An essential and luminous book. Every page reveals some new delight, expanding the reader's capacities for creativity, empathy, accountability, and joy. I found myself wishing for more hours in the day to read this book: once I picked it up, it was impossible to put down. Readers feel guided by the wisdom of someone who's spent a lifetime paying close attention to everything that deepens our connection to each other and ourselves. All of this is animated by nature's presence: the mystery and wonders of Earth surge from her prose."

- Dr. Jennifer Atkinson, author of Gardenland and The Existential Toolkit for Climate Justice Educators

"In a world where our daily lives seem so fast tracked to result, performance and achievement, the beauty of this book is the invitation to slow down and turn inwards. Accompanied by Sarah's gorgeous paintings and poetry, this book is a generous nurturing gift to yourself and your creative life."

- Mickey Sumner, actor Frances Ha and Snowpiercer

"With creative supports and prompts connected to the Celtic seasonal calendar, The Creative Alchemy Cycle feels like deep rooted knowing and expansive newness all at once. Whether you, like me, are new to the Celtic seasonal cycle or a seasoned practitioner of its magic, Sarah's book will hold and inspire. In times as unbalanced and unjust as these, creative practices that connect us to the collective feel both necessary and nourishing, and this book will take you there."

- Erin Fairchild, artist, activist, and founder of Journal as Altar

"This book is a transformative journey that awakens the artist, changemaker, and conscientious human within us all. This powerful book stands shoulder to shoulder with works like 'Big Magic, ' reinforcing the universal nature of creativity as both a practice and a way of life. Greenman's words inspire us to heighten our awareness, listen deeply, and take meaningful action. Whether you're seeking to reignite your creative spark, live in greater harmony with our planet, or enhance your relationships with others, this book serves as an indispensable source of inspiration and motivation. The Creative Alchemy Cycle is more than just a read; it's a catalyst for personal growth and a beacon for those navigating their creative path. It's a must-have for anyone looking to infuse their life with purpose, creativity, and positive change."

- Jackie Leishman, artist