RHS Acts of Kindness by Jill Engquist https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz Made with fortitude en-us 2020-11-30 17:42:36 UTC 2025-06-03 03:00:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/262e.png Delivery Workers https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017021687 I like to put out a basket of snacks and drinks for my delivery people each year as a thank you for their hard work.  Yesterday I stocked up on some of their favorites- gatorade and meat sticks- and proudly put them on the porch this morning for them.  I love to see them on the Ring doorcam as they choose a few treats to enjoy. ]]> 2020-12-14 17:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017021687 Neighborhood Kindness margaret_litchy https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017230606 My neighbor sometimes make extras of things and brings me delightful goods. I made an extra batch of cookies today and brought some over to them. #sharethelove]]> 2020-12-14 18:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017230606 Turning Negatives Into Positives https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017485975 I have a coworker who has bad gas. Instead of letting this gas have a detrimental effect on my day I simply use this coworker's particularly potent flatulence as a chance to spread kindness. Live in the moment and be present! Life is not about what happens to you but how you react to it! 

My go-to strategy: 
1) When the flatulence is released I try to take as big of a whiff as possible. This way my coworker knows I am fully present. 
2) After letting the flatulence sit on my palate for a bit I try to guess what my coworker has recently been consuming. Showing an interest in people and their lives builds stronger relationships. 
3) If the moment is right, I try to release my own flatulence in a show of solidarity. Sphincter secretions are nothing to be ashamed about. 
4) Finally, I always try to have a nice thing or two to say about the most recent odor. Feedback is best when it is immediate and specific. For example, I might say something like, "I like the garlicky tang today!" Instead of something generic like, "Nice fart bro." 
]]> 2020-12-14 19:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017485975 I elfed someone https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017801920 I have been meaning to join in the elfing fun that Dawn sent out last week. And today was the day. Thanks again to whomever elfed me! I am looking forward to the Caribou.]]> 2020-12-14 20:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017801920 Positive Phone Calls https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017807410 Called a staff member and let them know how they were appreciated. Also, called a parent to check in and see how things were going for their daughter. ]]> 2020-12-14 20:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017807410 Showing Appreciation https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017939816 Sent an "I appreciate you" message to our superintendent and assistant superintendent. I assume they are getting a lot of hate mail and are making impossible decisions as well as enforcing things that are beyond their control. Principals- I appreciate you too!]]> 2020-12-14 21:09:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1017939816 Caroling https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1019745394 A group of us from our church decided to get together last night and go caroling to some homes of the members of our church we haven't seen for awhile due to the virus.  We sang a few songs outside at 
their door and brought them a bag of cookies.  It was so much fun and a great blessing for not only them but for us too!!]]> 2020-12-15 13:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1019745394 Nursing Home Pen Pals https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1020989231 I don't know if it is an immediate act of kindness, but I contacted the activities director at a nursing home in southern MN and got the names of 16 residents that my classes are going to send Christmas cards or letters to next week.

]]> 2020-12-15 17:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1020989231 Seniors (older people ;) https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1032267472 My husband and I have been trying to reach out and support the elderly people in our lives during this difficult time. If you know an elderly person, try to spread some joy or support their way.]]> 2020-12-18 18:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jill_engquist/38576dogtfvu7ekz/wish/1032267472