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Jackie Bailey

Jackie Bailey

The Guardian

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Envy used to prickle me constantly. But Buddhism teaches us that if someone feels joy, we too can feel it

Envy used to prickle me constantly. But Buddhism teaches us that if someone feels joy, we too can feel it

It can be hard to be nice. When I was a kid, envy would prickle me as I walked past big houses, wondering what it would be like to have my own...

31.05.2026 10

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

As a celebrant, I prefer funerals to weddings. This is why

As a celebrant, I start my weddings and funerals with the same words: “Everyone, we are about to get started, so can you please make sure your...

06.04.2026 10

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

We can’t all be heroes, but as a species we can become more altruistic – with a bit of practice

As a species, homo sapiens have a bad reputation. War, environmental pillage, weapons of mass destruction – if the human race was applying for the...

22.03.2026 20

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

My teenager is exploring her spirituality. I support her leap of faith, even as a non-religious parent

My teenager has recently decided to believe in God. She bought herself a silver cross pendant and has begun wearing it every day. When I was a...

08.03.2026 30

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

I don’t believe in God but, as a trauma survivor, I’m learning to forgive myself

16.11.2025 20

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

Positive thinking can make success feel like the only acceptable option. But humility allows for grace

05.10.2025 20

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

Across cultures and centuries, Aristotle and Confucius agree: virtue is good in moderation

07.09.2025 20

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

Devotional practices are core to world religions – and fan culture – but they are no longer for me

13.07.2025 20

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

The Guardian view on Labour’s competition policy: don’t let big tech set the agenda

18.05.2025 40

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

My sister was diagnosed with cancer – and it taught me the meaning of surrender

18.05.2025 30

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

My sister died 10 years ago. Here’s what I wish I had known about dementia when she was alive

16.04.2025 30

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey

Waiting for God(ot): can boredom be a kind of spiritual practice?

06.04.2025 20

The Guardian

Jackie Bailey