The constant pursuit of excellence is the process of “becoming” something greater. The constant persuit of something else, is to deny greatness. -cf
Max De Pree, well-known author, orator and businessman, stated: “We cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we are.” This insightful observation summarizes a basic human fact and condition: we have unlimited capacity and potential. Some of this “ability” is hampered by current mortal restrictions (e.g. I lost my ability to fly about at will when I was conceived and became subject to gravity), but within time, that will be rectified, too.
Nature is in a constant state of evolution. Adapting within organizational structure and law. Nothing stays static. Matter is in a constant state of fluctuation–upgrading or atrophying.
President Russell M Nelson in LDS General Conference October 2018 expressed the following in his closing remarks: “We have been motivated to do better and to be better.” His message outlined numerous achievable ways we can increase our “greatness.” And, then in closing, he blessed members of the Church: “I bless you to become exemplary Latter-day Saints.” (See Apostolic Blessings)
Modern-day prophets, seers and revelators have reminded us about our relationship to God, as well as our divine potential as children of Heavenly Parents:
“All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.
“In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshipped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.” (See THE FAMILY: A PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD)
So, BECOMING is the answer to the question.
