Christine RuffoloNov 1, 20195 min readA Curious Cultural ExperimentFor many reasons and convergences of fate, I recently took on the assignment of coaching high school volleyball. It was a sport I knew...
Christine RuffoloJul 2, 20192 min readOn Trekking through the WildernessIt’s wretched. Absolutely awful. Carrying a heavy pack for miles and miles and never being quite sure when the end will come. I never...
Christine RuffoloApr 2, 20193 min readThe Nature of HurtThe nature of hurt is a protective hardening. It heeds and is hypersensitive to perceived warnings of “don’t”, so much so that it often...
Christine RuffoloMar 13, 20192 min readKnowing vs. BelievingKnowing grounds us. It keeps us on firm footing, aligning our steps in certainty. We are familiar with the route and look at our phones...
Christine RuffoloAug 19, 20184 min readThe Essential Act of NoThingIf I learned one thing growing up in the Chicago suburbs, it’s that lazy people are really, really frowned upon. Being worth something...
Christine RuffoloMay 2, 20184 min readThe Awesome Power of InterestBeing interested lets a concept captivate you. It makes learning effortless. The desire to know is sought out. It involves the curious...
Christine RuffoloMar 18, 20184 min readThe Softening of an EgoThe ego has many layers and interpretations. It can signify a sense of self, the definition of “I”, and/or the determination of esteem...
Christine RuffoloJan 18, 20185 min readCerts, Workshops, and Continuing EdInformation is a tease that lures you to attach yourself with a particular paradigm. The consequence of consuming the free tastes is...