Clyde Lee Dennis here and today in our seven good minutes extra segment.

Our thought for today is, a mind trained to pause before reacting becomes a fortress.

No negativity can breach. In life, there's power in the pause. It's a simple act, but don't let its simplicity fool you.

Pausing before you react gives you back control.

It creates a space between what happens and how you respond,

and in that space lives your freedom.

When you train your mind to pause,

you give yourself a chance to choose clarity over chaos,

intention over impulse,

whether it's a sharp comment, an unexpected challenge, or a moment of stress.

That pause is where your strength gathers.

It's the shield that protects your peace.

Over time, this habit builds a kind of inner armor, not a cold, defensive wall, but a strong, steady presence that keeps you grounded.

Negativity may come knocking, but it doesn't get to move in, because you've learned not to open the door without first checking in with wisdom.

This kind of mental discipline isn't about suppression. It's about mastery.

It's knowing when to speak and when to stay silent, when to act, and when to reflect. And most importantly, it's about being anchored in who you are, no matter what's swirling around you. Here's a question to reflect on today. What situation in your life would improve if you practice the power of pause before responding?

Today's positive affirmation is, I am calm, centered, and in control.

I pause, reflect, and respond with wisdom and strength.

Remember, it's in the stillness before the response that your truest power is revealed.

Until next time, I'm Clyde Lee Dennis, and this has been seven good minutes extra.