Clyde Lee Dennis here, and today in our seven good minutes. Extra segment, I want to explore that

beautiful wisdom we touched on. The quality of your relationships is the soil in which your

mental health grows, nourish your connections, and your well-being will flourish. This truth captures

something essential about the human experience. We often think of mental health as an individual pursuit,

something we work on alone through self-care, therapy, or personal growth.

But the reality is that our well-being is deeply rooted in the connections we share with others.

Think of your relationships as the soil that surrounds and supports you. When the soil is rich,

nurturing, and full of life, whatever you plant, your hopes, dreams, and efforts has the best chance

to grow strong and healthy. But when the soil is depleted, toxic, or neglected, even the most

determined efforts can struggle to take root.

Nourishing your connections means investing time, attention, and care into the people who matter

most. It means being present, listening deeply, and offering support without judgment.

It means celebrating joys together and weathering storms side by side. It also means

being willing to weed out relationships that drain or harm you, making space for new growth. Your

mental health is not just about what's happening inside your mind. It's about the environment you

create through your relationships. When you nurture positive connections, you create a foundation of safety, trust, and belonging that supports every other aspect of your well-being.

Here's your reflection question. What relationships in your life feel like rich, nourishing soil, and how can you invest even more in those connections? And here's your

affirmation. I nurture the relationships that support my well-being, knowing that my mental health

flourishes in the soil of positive connection. Remember, you don't have to do it all alone.

The love and support you give and receive are some of the most powerful

tools for a healthy, joyful life. Until next time, I'm Clyde Lee Dennis, and this has been

seven good minutes, extra.

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