Here are some ideas, new and old, for random acts of kindness in our novel “safe distance” world:

• Call or text a friend you have not spoken to for a while
  
  
• Make a meal, cup of tea or coffee, or a cool beverage for someone you are living with
  
  
• Help with an extra chore while staying at home
  
  
• Send a positive message to someone in need
  
  
• Use video technology to talk to someone you usually see every day
  
  
•  Send a cute picture to a friend
  
  
•  Send an interesting, entertaining, or inspirational article to a friend
  
  
• Share stories of random acts of kindness to inspire and uplift others
  
  
• Tell someone you love what you love about them by text message
  
  
• Schedule to watch a favorite show or movie with someone in person or through video technology