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

Our thought for today is, joy blooms when you practice gratitude,

acknowledge the good, celebrate the little things, and let appreciation brighten your everyday life.

Joy isn't something you have to chase. It's something you can grow, right where you are, through

the simple act of paying attention to what's good. Gratitude is the soil in which joy takes root.

When you make it a habit to pause and truly notice the blessings in your life, you begin

to shift your focus from what's lacking to what's already abundant. That shift, though subtle,

changes everything. It might be the warmth of your morning coffee, a kind word from a friend,

or a moment of quiet at the end of a long day. These moments are small, yes, but when acknowledged

with appreciation, they glow a little brighter. They begin to light your path.

Celebrating the little things is how you train your mind to see beauty in the ordinary,

and when you stack enough of those small celebrations together, they form a life that feels

rich with meaning. Gratitude doesn't erase life's challenges, but it gives you strength to face them, and a lens that lets joy break through, even on the hard days.

Here's a question to reflect on today. What simple joy have you experienced lately that you may not have fully appreciated in the moment?

Today's positive affirmation is, I celebrate the little things and welcome joy

through daily gratitude and appreciation. Remember, when you choose to see what's good,

you plant the seeds of joy that can brighten every corner of your life. Until next time,

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