The season of giving and loving is just around the corner.

It’s my favorite season of the year because it’s so filled with compassion, joy and harmony.

Despite the rush and pressure to buy the perfect gifts, have the most beautiful Christmas tree and cook the most mouthwatering Thanksgiving dinner, it’s a time to more thoughtful, slow down and reflect on the past year, your values in life, your hopes and dreams for the future.

In this time of the year, we have the opportunity to move together, pause and make room for miracles, warmth and intimacy.

One of my favorite ways to spend this time of the year is to create love bombs for myself and others.

I love sprinkling well-wishes and imaginary pixie dust on strangers, loved ones and even the food I eat or the water I drink. A few tiny love bombs a day create an unbeatable energy of love, holiness and calm in the midst of these crazy days.

If you’ve never created a love bomb, then here are a few ideas to jumpstart your love bombing practice and change your relationship with yourself, your family, coworkers and the world. It’s fun, easy and so addictive once you get the hang of it.

Delight in positive wishes for others on your commute

Create stories around the people you see on your daily commute. For example, wish the elderly woman you see every day good health, a long life and an abundance of positive experiences. Or play imaginary matchmaker and pair the cute guy with the always stylish girl to live happily every after. It doesn’t matter what you think of, all that matters is that you stay positive, inspired and creative. You never know, one of your wishes may even come true…

Write unexpected letters

I know I’m not the only one who loves, loves, loves to get postcards or letters in the mail. But hardly anyone still handwrites and mails letters. Be different. Be more thoughtful. Sit down and write a few heartfelt cards for your friends near and far. You’ll surely put a smile on many faces.

Say thank you

One of my favorite ways to make my day (yes, I’m that selfish) and those of others is to say thank you. Thank you to the bus driver. Thank you to the barista. Thank you to my mom. Thank you to my body. And thank you to my biggest gift.

Saying thank you creates an easy, but profound boost of happiness and self-acceptance. It helps to remember how truly abundant and blessed we are and opens the mind for even more love, happiness and joy.

Eat ice-cream and share it

If you ask me, ice-cream is the best food in the world and sharing it with others brings so much joy to everyone. So, even if it’s cold outside, go treat yourself and your family to a cup of deliciousness and bliss.

Pay a cup of coffee for the person behind you in line

This is a very straightforward, but nonetheless amazing way to make someone’s day.

Delight in yourself

Don’t fall prey to the belief that we can’t take time for ourselves during the holidays. In fact, delighting in yourself is even more important now than it is during the rest of the year. So, give yourself permission to do what only you enjoy. Get to know yourself better, experiment with your self-care, rest, renew and play.

Meditate on the happiness of your loved ones

When you meditate in the morning (if you do), take a few moments to sprinkle bliss on your loved ones. Be visual and imagine stars falling down from the sky embracing your husband, your girlfriend, your daughter or grandpa in a blanket of light. See them smile and be at peace. See them healthy, aligned and completely enjoying the life they are creating for themselves. If you do this for a few weeks, the energies around you and your loved ones will change for the better.

Bake gingerbread muffins and bring them to work

Even if you’re not a baker, take some time to hand make a few treats for your coworkers and your boss. We all love food and we all love to be surprised. So, play elf for a day and deliver some happiness to the people you spend half your life with.

Create your own inspiration

Instead of waiting for inspiration to hit you at unexpected times, be proactive and jumpstart your creative juices. The more you practice the more creative you’ll be and the more abundance, love and joy you’ll attract into your life.

Be compassionate

The single most amazing way to share love bombs is to be compassionate towards yourself and others. We often rush to judge every situation, every movement, every word. Try to be more aware of your own judgements, acknowledge them and then turn them into an act of compassion. Remember that everything is a call for love – even words that hurt you, actions that numb you or situations that overwhelm you.

Other posts about love bombs

Anne writes about tough love bombs here

Deborah shares her thoughts on love bombs here

Catherine shares her ideas on how to create love bombs for others here

Elizabeth shares a unique love bomb mixture from ancient times here

Lila encourages you to love bomb yourself here

On to you! What are your favorite ways to spread joy and love in the world?