POD & POC — Understanding Where Patterns Begin and End

Have you e

ver noticed how certain reactions or habits seem to pop up automatically, without you even thinking? Maybe you snap at someone over a small comment, feel anxious about a situation that doesn’t seem dangerous, or avoid doing something you actually want to do. Patterns like these aren’t random — they have origins and reinforcement points, and the Clearing Statement from Access Consciousness gives us tools to track and understand them. This tool is called, in short, POC and POD.

What is POC? (Point of Creation)

POC stands for Point of Creation. This is the moment when a belief, fear, or reaction first formed. It could be something that happened years ago — maybe even decades ago — or a more recent experience that set a new pattern in motion. The POC is essentially the “root” of the tree, the original spark that started a behavior or reaction in your life.

For example:

• You may notice a fear of public speaking. The POC could be a classroom experience in childhood where you were laughed at or criticized.

• You have a habit of avoiding confrontation. The POC might be a family dynamic where disagreement was punished or ignored.

Recognizing the POC is not about blaming anyone or reliving painful moments. It’s about noticing the origin so you can see the pattern clearly, without judgment. The more aware you are of where something began, the easier it is to understand why it keeps showing up.

What is POD? (Point of Destruction)

POD stands for Point of Destruction. Once we know where a pattern started, the next question is: where is it being reinforced or replayed today? The POD is how the original pattern keeps showing up in your life, often unconsciously.

Think of it like a tree: the POC is the root, and the POD is every branch or leaf that keeps growing because of that root. The same fear, habit, or belief might show up in different situations, but it’s still being driven by that original creation point.

For example:

• That fear of public speaking (POC) might show up in work meetings, social events, or even casual conversations — that’s the POD in action.

• Avoiding confrontation might show up in friendships, partnerships, or even small disagreements at home.

Understanding the POD helps you see where you’re still feeding the pattern — and where you have the opportunity to shift it.

Why POD & POC Matter

The reason this distinction is so powerful is that most of our automatic reactions are a combination of old programming (POC) and current reinforcement (POD). We often mistake the reaction itself for the “problem,” but in reality, it’s a story that began somewhere and continues because we unknowingly replay it.

By noticing both POC and POD, we can:

• Step outside our habitual reactions instead of being trapped in them.

• Understand that reactions are patterns, not fixed truths about ourselves.

• Begin to interrupt or shift patterns at their source or at the point of reinforcement.

This awareness creates freedom. You’re no longer simply “reacting” — you’re noticing the story and choosing whether to continue it or let it go.

Practical Exercise: Tracking Your Patterns

Here’s a simple way to apply POD and POC in your daily life:

1. Notice whats comes up — anger, fear, shame, avoidance, or even excitement.

2. Say to yourself silently:

   • POC & POD everything that is.

3. Observe your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. Don’t try to analyze or fix anything — just notice.

4. Acknowledge your awareness and say internally:

   “I destroy and uncreate anywhere this is sticking me and release any reactions that no longer serve me.”

Over time, this practice can help patterns become lighter, less automatic, and easier to shift.

A Real-Life Example

Let’s say you notice a sudden irritation when someone interrupts you during a meeting.

• POC: You remember as a child being dismissed when you tried to speak up. That feeling of being ignored created a reactive pattern.

• POD: Today, that same feeling is triggered whenever someone interrupts you at work.

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By recognizing both, you can pause, take a breath, and choose a conscious response instead of reacting automatically. The pattern loses its power because you are aware of its origin and reinforcement.

Conclusion

The Clearing Statement isn't just an abstract concept — POD and POC is a practical tool (and a magic wand) to help you see the patterns running your life and reclaim choice. By noticing where reactions start and where they continue to show up, you can step outside the story, release old habits, and respond from awareness instead of automaticity.

Start small. Notice one icky feeling today, POC and POD it, and see what opens up. With consistent practice, these tools can transform not just individual reactions, but the entire way you experience your life. Learn more about the Clearing Statement here.