Jan. 5 - Jan. 8 Over the next week, try to see 1 new thing each day that is positive and record it somewhere (write it down, take a picture/video) If...
Jan. 11- Jan. 15
Think of 1 person who could use some kindness over the next few days. See if you can come up with an action of kindness that takes about 5 minutes, one that takes about 15 minutes, and one that takes about 50 minutes.
Try to complete one of the three kindness creations you came up with before we meet next. Thinking about kindness through the lens of who + how long will it take can make your actions more specific and meaningful.

Today’s riddle:
What has legs, but doesn’t walk?
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Yesterday’s riddle and answer:
If you’re running in a race and you pass the person in second place, what place are you in?
Second place
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