Alice Leigh

School Prayer by Diane Ackerman “In the name of the daybreak and the eyelids of morning and the wayfaring moon and the night when it… Read More »To Pray…

The result of the winter storm that hit central Virginia this past week has been harsh – so many people without power, without heat, without… Read More »Humanity’s Brilliant Compassion in Times of Crisis

It’s true. How we think makes all the difference.  Well, duh, you say. The way we think is a reflection of who we are. So… Read More »How. We. Think. Makes. All. The Difference.

Here on Thanksgiving Day, I find myself thinking about the role of “traditions” in our lives. As many will explain, traditions commonly engender a sense… Read More »Thoughts on Tradition…and Change

One of the great mysteries that has engaged the minds and hearts of people throughout history is our understanding of what it means to be… Read More »Seeking the story of our humanity