Jessica Girija Jewell

by Jessica Girija Jewell Let me start by wishing you peace, love, and happiness in 2026.   At the beginning of a new year—especially one that unfolds in the heart of winter—it’s natural to turn our thoughts toward the future: to set goals, to dream, to imagine what might manifest through the efforts we make.   I think this is a wholesome way to wile away winter weather. I’ve been setting goals since at least 1989, when I first read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People . The very first...

by Jessica Girija Jewell As we stand at the threshold of a new year, I’d like to share a prayer by Reverend Maureen Killoran. Each winter I revisit it because it inspires in me a tender tenacity to live more courageously and more connected — as though I were a hinge, opening a door toward a more generous and kind future. I hope it offers you inspiration too, and helps you remember your quiet dignity and your sacred place in time. "N ot gold, nor myrrh, nor even frankincense would I have for...

Shanti mudra and the tea cup As the days shorten and the to-do list grows, many of us feel life whirling— not chaos, exactly, but a turning that creates a sense of disconnection from ourselves and from one another. Some days, the to-do list feels concerningly colossal, as if we’ve stumbled onto a set of tasks meant for someone with eight arms, three heads, and a collection of sacred objects. During this season of invitations, celebrations, kindnesses, and connections—alongside deadlines,...