--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every time I start chasing my tail, and…" description: "\"Every time I start chasing my tail, and I'm trying to control all these elements of my universe, I pray, 'I'm not in control of any of this. I can just..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/493/cheryl-ladd-18446_any_every-time-i-start-chasing-my-tail-and-i_2401051.jpg" --- # Every time I start chasing my tail, and I'm trying to… ![“Every time I start chasing my tail, and I'm trying to control all these elements of my universe, I pray, 'I'm not in control of any of this. I can just do the best I can. Please guide me. Please help me figure how I can move through this in the way You would have me.'” quote by Cheryl Ladd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/493/cheryl-ladd-18446_any_every-time-i-start-chasing-my-tail-and-i_2401051.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/493/cheryl-ladd-18446_any_every-time-i-start-chasing-my-tail-and-i_2401051.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/493/cheryl-ladd-18446_any_every-time-i-start-chasing-my-tail-and-i_2401051.jpg) > “Every time I start chasing my tail, and I'm trying to control all these elements of my universe, I pray, 'I'm not in control of any of this. I can just do the best I can. Please guide me. Please help me figure how I can move through this in the way You would have me.'” [Cheryl Ladd](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cheryl-ladd/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Acknowledging lack of control over many aspects of life while seeking divine guidance and doing one's best. **In simple terms:** Accept limited control, seek guidance, do your best. Key Takeaway Trust higher guidance, focus on effort. Themes faith control humility spirituality resilience Mood contemplative reassuring Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - stressful work - health challenges - major life decisions Key Concepts theology psychology mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - What can you control right now? - How do you balance faith and action? 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