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When an old wound is touched, the brain often performs a "temporal bypass," sending you back to the exact age you were when you first learned to fear that situation. In an instant, a competent adult can feel like a helpless toddler or a misunderstood teenager. Grounding is the process of reminding your nervous system that you have a "current" self who is safe and in control. Developmental Grounding Strategies 1. The "Current Capability" List (For Teen/School-Age Triggers) When you feel "small" or at the mercy of others, your brain has forgotten your adult resources. The Exercise: List three things you can do today that your "younger self" couldn't. Example: ...

The modern Gregorian calendar, with its familiar 12-month rhythm, holds a fascinating secret: its months are mislabeled. September, October, November, and December—whose names literally mean "seventh," "eighth," "ninth," and "tenth"—are actually the ninth, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth months. This numerical flaw is a direct consequence of historical shifts dating back to ancient Roman times , and used to this day for control. The Historical Disconnect: From Roman Beginnings to Gregorian Reform The earliest Roman calendar began in March , marking the start of spring and the traditional military campaigning season. Under this system, the numerical prefixes of September through December were accurate. The problem arose when January and February were later added to the beginning of the year. This action pushed every subsequent month back by two positions. Despite the shift, the original names were retained. Further complicating matters, the months of...