A boy named Johnny

When we try to understand people from a logical perspective, we often end up just scratching our heads in bewilderment.

Emotion, non-conscious programming, and head trash are what typically guides behavior – not logic.

Take the case of Johnny Manziel. (He’s an NFL quarterback, first round draft choice, Heisman trophy winner, comes from a wealthy family, and he is a complete train wreck.)

It is easy to look at him and think, “What a total idiot! He’s destroying his life.” (Drug and alcohol problems, probable domestic abuse, totally botching his NFL opportunity, repeatedly in the news for the wrong reasons, multiple in-house disciplinary actions . . .) His father recently said, “I truly believe if they can’t get him help, he won’t live to see his 24th birthday.” – Paul Manziel

Here’s a guy who seems to have everything. But what he doesn’t have is happiness. He has some serious head trash that is making a mess out of his life. And, it isn’t logical. He is not trying to destroy his life.

The same is true for you and me. We have some illogical head trash that is negatively impacting our lives. We would be best served by having compassion for the Johnny Manziels of the world. We would also be best served by having tremendous compassion for ourselves.

The good news for you, for me, and for Johnny is that this can all be different. We can let go of the head trash and upgrade the limiting beliefs that are currently creating suffering and hardship in our lives.

We have the means within us to create happiness and joyful lives whether we are an NFL quarterback or an average Joe/Jane. However, this does require willingness and effort on our parts.

Much Love,

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