What's So Great?

The primary characteristic realized in being "great" or achieving "greatness" is so individual that even trying to establish a collective definition is extremely difficult. Despite this, there are some properties that can generally be agreed upon that are intrinsic in the discovery and development of greatness. Defining some of these could be extremely valuable in helping people to connect and create "greater" works.
One question that is immediately posed when we think about what greatness is made of, is whether something will possess the same amount of greatness over time. We often value things because they are rare, and we see this rarity is something that is "great" and valuable. However, we should be careful not to assume these two terms as completely synonymous. They are undoubtedly different, generally we can see why, depending on the context that we are evaluating them. Something is generally held to be great because some aspect of it, is able to assert power over the norm that exists in its distinct category.
One interesting thing about greatness is the way that it can be a foundation for itself. If we continue from this thought, we are forced to realize that perhaps nothing is really great. From an optimistic framework though, everything is great. I prefer to assume the conclusion that everything is great. This falls in line with many of the teachings that we have learned since primary. God created everything on the earth. We have to embrace every aspect of our lives. Every event, down to its finest detail, must be embraced by us. All of these moments are key to the unfolding of life. To reject parts of our life because they aren't "great" is to refuse the greatness that is intimately bestowed from God to each of us. Even suffering should be considered "great." Not because it allows us to become stronger, but because it intrinsically has value. Affirm life in every instance and truly become someone who is great.