Zipped in the Pod!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Laurie Buchanan

Zipped in the Pod by Laurie Buchanan

Green is my favorite color. I associate it with sacred space—space for transformation to occur; space to find a new direction. When people ask me to pray for them or their loved ones, I explain that I’d be happy to hold HeartLight—sacred space—for them.

The visualization I use is a sugar snap pea. In my mind’s eye, I unzip the pod, scoop out the peas, and place the person inside. Carefully, I re-zip the pod and envision it as a “station,” somewhat like an incubator, of vivid green, pulsing with vital energy that’s working for the person’s highest and best good—body, mind, and spirit.

When was the last time you were zipped in the pod?

53 thoughts on “Zipped in the Pod!”

Kathy on March 3, 2011 at 11:07 am said:

I know! I know! Raising hand and jumping up and down! YOU zipped me in the pod when I was sick with my gall bladder problems. And it was WONDERFUL!!

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- holessence on March 3, 2011 at 5:13 pm said:
  
  Kathy – Yes indeedie, I most certainly zipped you in the pod 🙂
  
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jeffstroud on March 3, 2011 at 12:30 pm said:

Laurie,

Finally got connected! can’t say that I have zipped in a pod. but I find it to be a beautiful healing action!

I am Love, Jeff

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- holessence on March 3, 2011 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Jeff – I’m glad you were finally able to open this post. I was able to get into yours–the only issue was lack of speed (it was very slow)…
  
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Patricia on March 3, 2011 at 7:42 pm said:

I had one child who loved the color green. She also had trouble with celiac disease and when food was not working for her = anxiety. We just wrapped her in green all the time, green pajamas, green jog suits, and her jingle bell green bedroom with walls covered with Brazilian Frogs…it was so comforting. Green signals GO too

nice words Thank you for sharing

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- holessence on March 3, 2011 at 8:21 pm said:
  
  Patricia – What a wonderful parent to do this for your child — wrap them in the security of their favorite color for comfort!
  
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Ted Howard NZ on March 4, 2011 at 12:42 am said:

I know you’ve zipped me in the pod, but I haven’t done it to myself or anyone else yet.

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- holessence on March 4, 2011 at 5:48 am said:
  
  Ted – Yep! I’ve zipped you in the pod, and Ailsa too. By the way, are things getting back on somewhat of an even keel after the most recent–devastating–earthquake?
  
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  - Ted Howard NZ on March 5, 2011 at 3:46 pm said:
    
    Hi Laurie
    
    Sort of, and still much disruption.
    
    A lot of people are leaving Christchurch.
    
    Kaikoura population has probably increased by about 20% – Jewelia reports lots of new kids at school.
    There are probably close to 100,000 people whose homes have been destroyed by the earthquakes. Another 50,000 or so whose homes are structurally sound, but they have one or more of the key services water, sewerage and power unavailable.
    About 80,000 jobs lost to date.
    
    It feels like winter here today. It has been raining for about 15 hours (just stopped), with a cold southerly blowing there is a lot of wind chill – it is 9.5C outside now (50F) but with wind-chill it feels like about 5 (40F).
  - holessence on March 5, 2011 at 4:39 pm said:
    
    Ted – My goodness, the news you share about the people of Christchurch and their homes and jobs is so very disheartening. We either need one ginormous pod, or better yet…
    
    …if we each took one person and zipped them in a pod–sort of like pen pals, but pod pals!
Barbara Rodgers on March 4, 2011 at 11:23 am said:

What a comforting visualization! It makes me think of sleeping under the stars, zipped up in a green sleeping bag, lying safe and sound in the arms of Mother Earth…

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- holessence on March 4, 2011 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  Barbara – I really enjoyed the word picture you painted here, thank you 🙂
  
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sandi white on March 4, 2011 at 7:54 pm said:

Laurie! What a quaint and comforting idea! Like something in a Fairy Garden! Since I’m going to help teach a class on fairy Gardening, I have been visualizing what Little Faeries have for furniture and a peapod seems to be just the perfect sleeping place. I love Sugar-snaps and grow them every year, most never make it to the kitchen, I eat them from the vine. A nice snuggley peapod does seem like a place of Safety and Comfort and I have been in mine for quite sometime. So many of my friends and family, you, Barbara, many online friends have offered up Sacred Space, Prayers and Intentions for me that I feel wrapped in a cotton-quilted pod. I love that thought! Thanks!

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- holessence on March 5, 2011 at 7:08 am said:
  
  Sandi – Last year when I received a call from David, you were zipped in the pod so fast I’m surprised your head didn’t spin! I love the idea of you using a pea pod for a faerie bed in your Faerie Gardening class. Yes!
  
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DazyDayWriter on March 4, 2011 at 8:05 pm said:

Great imagery, Laurie. I feel drawn to green, as well, and the pea pod … wonderful thought. A safe sacred place surrounded by healing energy. Wonderful. (And thanks for dropping by to meet Kathy Jordan today; I know she’ll be so pleased.) — With heart, Daisy

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- holessence on March 5, 2011 at 7:12 am said:
  
  Daisy – It was a pleasure learning about Kathy Jordan in her guest post — Out of the Blue— over in your SunnyRoomStudio. I’m glad you liked the pea pod imagery. Thank you for your visit.
  
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Barbara on March 5, 2011 at 7:03 am said:

well, here I am a couple of days late . . .

It is a lovely image that you portray of incubating wellness inside a soft green pea pod. The little seeds inside love it — they grow and prosper — so why wouldn’t we? I don’t think I have ever been zipped, but it is a great idea to take with me on a little meditative journey.

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- holessence on March 5, 2011 at 7:13 am said:
  
  Barbara – Remember the ginormous blizzards(s) you guys had last year and had to cook using a camp stove? You were oh-so zipped in the pod 🙂
  
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Sam Juliano on March 5, 2011 at 10:37 am said:

Well Laurie, I won’t forget when I was recipient to your kindness, when I suffered through my recent gastro issues. Your “zipping” went a long way towards returning me to my old self, healthwise. Green is a great choice as favorite color too, as you insightfullt delineated in previous posts. The healing properties are quite compelling.

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- holessence on March 5, 2011 at 4:35 pm said:
  
  Sam – I had you so tightly zipped in the pod during your gastro/intestinal procedure I thought you’d never see straight again 🙂
  
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- holessence on March 7, 2011 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Readers – Check out Sam Juliano’s Monday Morning Diary March 8 over at Wonders in the Dark. This week he shares his thoughts on two stage plays: “Timon of Athens” and “Beautiful Burnout,” and two films: “Uncle Boonme” and “I Saw the Devil.”
  
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Colleen on March 7, 2011 at 1:38 pm said:

Laurie, right now this sounds like a heavenly place to be. Just reading your words evokes a sense of calm…..

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- holessence on March 7, 2011 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  Colleen – I’m glad you found a sense of calm in this post. It was calming to write it as well.
  
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celebrationgoddess on March 11, 2011 at 10:57 pm said:

Hey thanks for the reminder of the pea pod! I remember you told me this one last time I was on your table!!! And in fact pea pods are one of my favorite munchies. As good as eating potato chips with my samich!

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- holessence on March 12, 2011 at 12:24 pm said:
  
  Beth – I love eating pea pods too!
  
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ANN on March 14, 2011 at 11:59 am said:

I also like the color green…various shades of it. I would be grateful to be zipped in your pod of HeartLight space Laurie.

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- holessence on March 15, 2011 at 7:38 am said:
  
  Ann – Consider yourself zipped 🙂
  
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  - ANN on March 15, 2011 at 7:40 am said:
    
    Thanks Laurie, and blessings to you.
Josie on March 25, 2011 at 3:34 pm said:

Thanks for “zipping me in the pod” Laurie!
The photograph combined with the term, really makes me feel nurtured and cozy. It just so happens green is my favorite colour as well. 🙂
I am feeling much better these days, Without having to manage so much pain, I feel a whole new surge of energy and happiness.

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- holessence on March 25, 2011 at 3:45 pm said:
  
  Josie – What a TREAT to find you here at Speaking from the Heart—Welcome! I’m so glad to know that you’re on the mend. Please give wee Coen a squeeze from me 🙂
  
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creativepotager on June 2, 2012 at 10:19 am said:

Thanks Laurie! Very cozy in here 🙂

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- Laurie Buchanan on June 3, 2012 at 6:40 am said:
  
  Terrill – As opportunity presents itself, please keep me posted Laurie@HolEssence.com
  
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Subtlekate on July 18, 2012 at 9:57 pm said:

It’s good to be in the pod

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- Laurie Buchanan on July 20, 2012 at 9:46 am said:
  
  Katie – 🙂
  
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Zen and Genki on August 21, 2012 at 6:29 pm said:

How lovely! I’m so far behind in the blogging world that I just received your ‘zipped in the pod’ link on my “There is always hope” post…many thanks- It’s an honour to be in your pod 🙂

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- Laurie Buchanan on August 22, 2012 at 11:45 am said:
  
  Anne – Glad to see you back 🙂
  
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Marina on May 30, 2013 at 7:50 am said:

That sounds so peaceful and relaxing!!

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- Laurie Buchanan on May 30, 2013 at 6:04 pm said:
  
  Marina – I’m glad, thank you for letting me know 🙂
  
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warmginger on September 11, 2013 at 11:20 am said:

Thanks for putting us all in the pod. It feels good!

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- Laurie Buchanan on September 11, 2013 at 2:05 pm said:
  
  WarmGinger – The pleasure is mine 🙂
  
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patricia60 on January 21, 2014 at 2:42 pm said:

Thank you for the zip Laurie – All went well until yesterday – allergic reaction to antibiotic – has me a bit down and out…I did go for a short walk in the sunshine this morning.

I want to improve by Saturday, I am taking 3 friends to dinner and Menopause the Musical that evening and I don’t want to feel this awful….I am optimistic I still have 5 days and only 1 more of the antibiotic.
Wore my new bright green T Shirt all day Sunday, I am sure that helped!

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- Laurie Buchanan on January 21, 2014 at 4:19 pm said:
  
  Patricia – Oh doggon it! We’ll redouble our efforts!
  
  You’re up-and-coming adventure with fiends this Saturday sounds like a blast. You WILL be well on time! 🙂
  
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lcappe@sympatico.ca on January 7, 2016 at 9:33 pm said:

Laurie B., you have touched my heart with your generosity. What a beautiful way with words. thank you

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- Laurie Buchanan on January 8, 2016 at 12:40 am said:
  
  Laurie — The pleasure is mine. I’m glad you stopped by (your daughter popped in as well). Blessings to you both 🙂
  
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Serena Reynolds on January 7, 2016 at 11:25 pm said:

What a beautiful idea:) my mom Laurie Cappe sent me your page:) it has clearly touched her! Thank you from the bottom of my big heart for healing others:) ……. Did you pick green for a specific purpose? Do you know about arch angel Raphael? ….. Just stoping on to say thanks

Ps kinda seems a bit like reiki

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- Laurie Buchanan on January 8, 2016 at 12:38 am said:
  
  Serena — I’m so glad your mom sent you a link to my Zipped in the Pod post. I’m glad it resonated with you. Yes – I’m a huge fan of arch angel Raphael. As a Holistic Health Practitioner one of the modalities I use is color therapy. Green has a wonderful frequency for healing> And you’re absolutely right, I’m a Reiki Master Teacher. Please feel free to stop by any time. I post on Tuesdays. If you subscribe via email, you’ll never miss a post.
  
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krpooler on July 27, 2016 at 3:46 am said:

Thank you for this timely reminder, Laurie. And my maiden name is Pease. How serendipitous!

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- Laurie Buchanan on July 27, 2016 at 2:32 pm said:
  
  Kathy — Ya gotta love it! 🙂
  
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Jeannie Hall on August 31, 2016 at 6:50 pm said:

Reblogged this on Jeannie Hall Suspense.

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europasicewolf on September 23, 2016 at 2:50 am said:

What a wonderful thought ☺ I love this visualisation and welcome being safely zipped up tight in the pod thank you! 😀x

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sylw20032 on October 4, 2016 at 3:39 pm said:

Thank you, Laurie.
I’m recovering well. I started to neurological therapy right after being released from the hospital. I have made remarkable progress.
I am so blessed to have no long term disability and no pain. God is good!

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- Laurie Buchanan on October 4, 2016 at 4:08 pm said:
  
  I’m so HAPPY for YOU! 🎈
  
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