Secret kindness envelopes

What you need

• Seven envelopes
• Paper and a pen
• Whatever each act needs

How to do it

1. 1

   Think of seven small kind things: a note for a neighbour, tidying without being asked, a phone call.

2. 2

   Write one on a slip of paper and seal each in an envelope.

3. 3

   Number the envelopes one to seven.

4. 4

   Open one each morning and do it before lunch.

5. 5

   On the last day, talk about which one felt best to give.

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