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

Our thought for today is,

true growth comes not from the chase,

but from the quiet tending of what makes you whole.

In a world that constantly pushes you to go faster,

reach higher, and do more,

it's easy to believe that growth only comes from hustle and forward motion,

but real lasting growth doesn't always happen in the chase.

It happens in the stillness, in the care you give to your inner life.

The chase often leads to burnout, always moving, always striving, always measuring yourself

against some distant finish line. But growth that's

rooted in wholeness looks different. It's grounded. It's steady. It comes from asking,

what do I need right now to feel full, not just productive? Tending to what makes you whole means

prioritizing rest, reflection, connection, and purpose.

It means being honest about what fills you and what drains you.

It's listening to the quiet voice within and honoring it, even when the world is shouting

for more.

This is not about settling.

It's about nourishing.

When you water the roots of your well-being, through peace,

presence, and self-respect, you naturally begin to grow in ways that feel authentic and

sustainable. Here's a question to reflect on today. What part of your life needs gentle attention

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