A short children’s story — There was once a little girl who had a loving mother. They were poor but the mother made it a point to put healthy food on the table daily. One day, when the girl was 10, her mother said, “You are now big enough to help me with some chores…

Beyond sensual pleasure — For those who live according to the flesh are concerned with things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit with the things of the spirit. The concern of the flesh is death, but the concern of the spirit is life and peace. For the concern of…

A short fiction — Musings from the death bed — Dear Ely, The doctor has informed that my cancer has spread. I am on my final leg. I find some relief in this knowledge. Before it is too late, and my mind is lost in delirium, I guess it is wise to put my thoughts on paper. Here are my…

A Philosophical Whimsical Fiction — Dear Dr. Stevens (My Dear Friend and Psychologist), I have written this not only as a letter but as a safeguard lest something happens to me tonight. As you already know by now, my step-father, the famous (or infamous) Dr. Jacob, has passed away, leaving his entire estate to my…

Enneagram answers — “What does safety mean to you?” 1) “Discipline, doing what is right, living by my values. God will look after me when I live rightly. At least I stay clear from the scourge of sin.” 2) “Love. Love is my safety. Being in the protective arms of my loved ones…

A conversation between the guardian angel and demon — Horus: You love so well. Look at how you pour out your love so unconditionally to those around you. God is so proud of you. You need not pay any heed to the criticisms surrounding you. Those people who say bad things about you — they are jealous. They are…

A Short Story — Introduction Today is John’s exam date. If he passes, he will be certified as a Catholic Mental Health Counsellor at the Catholic Psychiatric Hospital (CPH). John’s teacher is none other than the famous Professor Stewards. Professor Stewards is known for his extreme and eccentric ways of teaching, which was generally tolerated…

A Short Series — Peter, a 45 year-old man, works as a counsellor at the Catholic Counselling Centre (i.e. CCC). Most of his clients are paying clients but a small percentage (around 10%) are pro-bono clients referred to him by the church. Though he already has 10 years of experience as a therapist and…

The fictional story of an ordinary woman — Margaret’s Father Margaret’s father, Simeon, is a retiree. He retired not from an illustrious career but from one that was barely breathing. No, it was not the lack of talent or conscientiousness that ailed him but rather the lack of social skills. He seemed to have the gift of stepping on the…