Dolly Punsalan Castillo
We always hear about the unwavering belief and acknowledgement of teaching as a noble profession. This is what precipitated my deeper examination of this concept.
The title preambles where I want this topic to progress. It’s not the...
by Dolly Punsalan Castillo
May the traditional Christmas greeting of the title be rendered in our Filipino or Tagalog heritage language as “ Kapayapaan ay mangibabaw sa mundo at mabuting kalooban sa sangkatauhan”. What a wonderful message express the essence...
Higher Story by Dolly Castillo
The simple unobtrusive way of life of most people passes on unceremoniously at first glance. Yet, if the surface is scratched deeper, by way of personal stories and revelations shared with frankness and candor, jewels...
Have you ever wondered if there’s a need to pause introspectively in your preoccupied life? Not just a quick look inside your inner world, but a reflective check on what you are and where you’re headed.
Scary isn’t it and...
This simple expression is uttered with such relief and nostalgic peace in finding one’s own unique space. It originally was from an opera song Clari – The Maid of Milan. It later became an idiomatic expression of a comfortable...
In this column I always strive to share with you simple traits that can pave the way to a satisfactory and harmonious life. It’s not rocket science, just a sensible and practical way of meeting and resolving challenges. This...
Submission by Dolly Punsalan Castillo to Mabuhay Newspaper June 2018 issue
“ Seek, Wonder, Discover, Share” is the catchy byline I read at our Calgary Central Public Library. I think it is a very apt opener in the tone and mindset I...
AN INWARD JOURNEY TO ONE’S SELF – A LESSON IN HUMILITY AND GRATITUDE
By Dolly Castillo
April is my best month for selfish reasons, it being my birth month, April 12th to be exact. I came into the world, the tenth...
Higher Story by Dolly Punzalan Castillo
LENTEN SEASON HOLY WEEK: AN HONEST – TO – GOODNESS PAUSE, FLASHBACK, INSPIRE TO CHANGE
The whole Christendom fall on their knees. Kneel in humility, pound their breast in utter repentance, and does some serious...
Submitted by Dolly Punsalan Castillo
Every successful project, event, or program doesn’t just happen with the flick of a finger. For sure, an effective planning process was securely put in place in the background. It can be basic or elaborate,...