to limit the challenges in your life, thereby decreasing your sadness and increasing your joy

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The mission statement and eight of the categories, with only slight alteration of the wording, are the original work of Stephen Deal, taken from his Senior Convocation speech “Things We Want You to Remember”.
The “My Thoughts” category under the name of “Steve”, are his original work as well.
Excerpts and links may be used but kindly ask permission. Then give credit where credit is due. Thank you!
Alexandria thanks Stephen Deal for his contribution as a guest author on this blog.