Rumi - Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd

The Daily Quote podcast pageThe Great News Podcast pageThe Great News LetterVoicemail feedback line – 1-877-636-1474CONTACT MEWelcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for December 28th.Now, here’s a question: when was the last time you called a friend, just because? No agenda, no reason—just to check in and share a laugh. If you’re struggling to remember, don’t worry—you’re not alone. That’s exactly why today is National Call a Friend Day, a reminder to reach out and rekindle those connections that make life a little brighter.In the spirit of keeping friendships alive, I’ve chosen a quote from the poet and philosopher Rumi, who once said:"Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like a shepherd."Okay, I know what you’re thinking—Andrew, how does this tie into dialing your buddy Steve? Let me break it down. Friendships are about being there for each other, and Rumi’s words remind us that we can bring light (the lamp), support (the lifeboat), or a way forward (the ladder) into someone’s life. And sometimes, it starts with something as simple as saying, “Hey, I was just thinking about you.”Let’s be honest, in a world where communication often boils down to emojis and double-tapping a post, picking up the phone can feel almost revolutionary. But a call has something no text can replicate: your voice. That connection, that real-time exchange of thoughts, has the power to brighten someone’s day—even yours.So today, take Rumi’s advice and step into the role of a shepherd. Guide your friendships to greener pastures, one phone call at a time. And if the conversation gets awkward because you haven’t talked in a while, just blame it on the holiday: “Hey, it’s National Call a Friend Day. The universe made me do it.”That’s it for today’s episode of The Daily Quote. Thank you for spending part of your day with me. Now, go call that friend, bring some light into their life, and make your day a little brighter too. I'm Andrew McGivern, signing off for today and I'll be back the day before two days from now, same pod time, same pod station. Until then, take care and keep being the amazing person you are. And I'll see you tomorrow for another Daily Quote.