Thanks to the Daily Om for this great post!

While it is always important to honor what we've lost, sometimes a loss can also represent a chance for a new beginning.

When we lose anything that we cherish, the sense of emptiness we are left behind with can be overwhelming.

Jane Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru.

She rose to fame in the 1960s with films such as Barbarella and Cat Ballou. She has won two Academy Awards and received several other awards and nominations.

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.

Guest blog post by Lydia Criss Mays, Ph.D.

If you live in the United States, you know November has a focus on giving thanks, specifically on Thanksgiving Day.

If you live outside of the USA, think lots of turkey basting, potato mashing, parade watching, and camaraderie. The "thanks giving" part of Thanksgiving Day got us thinking about ways to see beautiful.

1. Reflect, meditate, or pray.

2. Go to bed on time.

3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.

4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.