--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Feel pity for the person who feels they…" description: "\"“Feel pity for the person who feels they must control all situations in their life and others, and must have things their way. They’ve spent most of th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/ron-baratono-11493_control-issues_feel-pity-for-the-person-who-feels-they_2729296.jpg" --- # Feel pity for the person who feels they must control all… ![“Feel pity for the person who feels they must control all situations in their life and others, and must have things their way. They’ve spent most of their life feeling inferior, and not good enough. In reflection now, the slightest issue, not going their way, makes them feel out of control. Dear…” quote by Ron Baratono](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/ron-baratono-11493_control-issues_feel-pity-for-the-person-who-feels-they_2729296.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/ron-baratono-11493_control-issues_feel-pity-for-the-person-who-feels-they_2729296.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b62/ron-baratono-11493_control-issues_feel-pity-for-the-person-who-feels-they_2729296.jpg) > ““Feel pity for the person who feels they must control all situations in their life and others, and must have things their way. They’ve spent most of their life feeling inferior, and not good enough. In reflection now, the slightest issue, not going their way, makes them feel out of control. Dear Lord, set them free from their own controlling, and self destructive impulses. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.”” [Ron Baratono](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ron-baratono/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A prayer asking for release from controlling, self‑destructive behavior rooted in inferiority. **In simple terms:** Pray for freedom from control and self‑destruction. Key Takeaway Seek humility and self‑compassion. Themes spirituality self‑control psychology Mood hopeful serene Type prayer motivational When to use this quote - counseling - mindfulness - spiritual practice Key Concepts self‑esteem control issues faith healing Questions to Reflect On - What triggers your need for control? - How can you cultivate self‑acceptance? 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