Creativity needs sturdy form

Creativity is kind of like soup.

If we want to make soup, we need a strong pot. Because if the pot leaks, we lose the soup.

The same goes for creative people. They don’t need more ideas—they have plenty of those. What they need is a way to manage the flow, to feel safe stepping into the unknown, and to not feel overwhelmed. They need a way to protect their work.

In other words, they need form.

Form gives creative energy boundaries, clarity, and definition. I call this square energy.

Square energy allows us to step into unknown territory while maintaining a sense of grounding. It’s the structure that holds us steady, even when chaos is swirling around us. Through the wisdom of metaphoric energy, we have the ability to draw lines, set boundaries, and create clarity for ourselves.

But here’s the thing about form: it has to be the right size.

Out of fear, we often create forms that are too small. We settle too quickly—choosing the job, launching the project, or writing the book before we’ve given ourselves the space to fully explore what’s possible. We create structure prematurely, and it stifles our creative potential.

When you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or lost in the creative process, remember this: you have the power to tap into the metaphoric energies below the surface and create a container that fits the magnitude of your vision.

The soup is your creative essence, your work, your magic. The pot—your form and structure—needs to be strong, but it also needs to give your creativity the room it needs to simmer and grow.

Don’t settle for a pot that’s too small.

Your creative vision deserves to be held in a container that’s as big and bold as it needs to be.