From the time of our birth to about our seventh birthday, we are developing our \u2018programming\u2019 that becomes the prism through which all our future experiences pass. \n\nWe build this prism by absorbing the behavior and interactions of our parents, caregivers, teachers, friends, and even the cartoons we watch. \n\nBut the truth is, as it relates to the stress response in our bodies, this programming has as much to do with your Mother\u2019s, and even your Grandmother\u2019s experiences. \n\nA fantastic book on this subject is called:\n\n\u2018It Didn\u2019t Start With You\u2019 by Mark Wolynn