Have you ever thought about this expression? Do you take yourself for granted? Most of us do, I think.We take for granted, or, assume as a given, that we are who we are, but are we?
Ever had a reaction to something or someone that surprised you?
“That’s not like me,” we say.
Oh? What is, then?
Granted comes from Latin roots meaning, believed or entrusted.
This puts a nice spin on the phrase for me. We are entrusted with, granted, our selves.
Taking anything for granted isn’t particularly advisable except for immutable laws: Gravity, Aerodynamics (and the bumblebee gives the lie to these!). You know the kind of laws I mean.
Plenty is granted us as human beings, and a far more appropriate attitude toward what is entrusted to us, or granted us, is gratitude.
Including for our precious selves!
