Mark Twain – To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with

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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I’m your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is October 11th.

Let’s dive into something uplifting because, believe it or not, today is National Spread Joy Day. Now, before you start handing out free cupcakes to strangers (though that’s never a bad idea), let’s talk about what spreading joy really means.

National Spread Joy Day is all about those small, genuine gestures that can brighten someone’s day. It’s not about grand gestures or planning a huge surprise party for your neighbor’s cat (although points for creativity if you go there). It’s more about smiling at a passerby, sending a heartfelt message, or holding the door open for that one person who’s always ten steps behind.

So, how are you going to spread some joy today? And don’t tell me you’re going to leave it to someone else. It’s your day to shine – joy starts with you.

That brings us to our quote of the day, which fits right into the spirit of this holiday. It’s from the writer and humorist Mark Twain, who said:

"To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with."

Now, if Mark Twain isn’t nudging us all to stop hoarding our joy, I don’t know who is. He’s saying that joy, much like pizza, is best when shared. And just like how the last slice of pizza tastes better when you share it with someone else, joy grows when it’s passed around.

There’s a kind of magic that happens when you make someone else smile—it multiplies. And here’s the kicker: the more joy you spread, the more you end up feeling it yourself. It’s like a cosmic boomerang of happiness. You throw it out there, and surprise—it comes back.

So, today, go ahead and try it. Spread some joy. Whether it’s sending a funny meme, telling someone they have a great laugh, or—you know what?—buying a coffee for the person behind you. You don’t need to move mountains to spread joy; you just need to move hearts.

Thanks for spending part of your day with me. I hope you walk away with a little more joy, and maybe even a plan to share it. I’m Andrew McGivern, and you’ve been listening to The Daily Quote. Until tomorrow, keep spreading the joy—it’s contagious.