Control

"When people choose not to control themselves, they try to control others."
My recorded reference is "P Dev 75 p9 Self Mastery" - and I have no idea what my shorthand means!
I know the truth of of the quote though.

When people try to control me - I remember this principle and ask myself "Are they maybe neglecting to control themselves in trying to control me? I am free to choose how I want to live my life. I claim my right to make my own choices. Let me make my own decision now with as much graciousness and respect for them as I can feel and manifest."
When I feel myself wanting to control others I often pause and ponder "Am I forgetting my responsibility of governing myself? Is that why I feel the need to control this other beautiful person who has the right and responsibility to make their own choices?" Most times I catch myself and let the other person be themselves and learn as they need to or want to.