"We are very near to greatness: one step and we are safe ; can we not make that leap?" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Emerson speaks of a greatness that I believe is inherent in every human being. It may sometimes feel like it is jus beyond the reach of your fingers; just outside the bounds of your imagination. You may feel like you are on the verge of some monumental breakthrough, but for some reason that change doesn't occur.
Greatness is not something that you try to attain through some specific avenue, or any specialized field of work, but rather a quality within yourself that you need only become aware of. It cannot be measured by possessions, financial status, or even certain achievements that society deems to be great.
I can only attempt to convey the meaning of greatness by describing the effects of its presence in your life.

Each day is met with a sense of purpose, as is each action within that day. Joy and hapiness are your predominant emotions, and......

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Title: Greatness
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