Mother F*@k#r! I missed my commitment.... It finally happened I missed publishing my first Wonder Wednesday episode, but guess what every day has WONDER to be found. What do you do when you fail to keep one of your commitments, to yourself, to your loved ones or to the world???

Its not an excuse but with all the chaos and darkness going on around the world right now its easy to get caught up in the anger, sadness & destruction going on around us. It's easy to let darkness get inside of us & rob of us of our joy, our presence, our power and our WONDER. 

That's what happened to me for a few days, I was unable to find any Wonder in the present circumstances. I got comfortable & skipped a workout, which led to a lazy weekend of homework, which led to a total CHEAT day where I ate whatever the heck I wanted & that led to me just wanting to party & celebrate on St. Patricks day.... On Wednesday I woke up ready to slide deeper into darkness, ready to skip my 5am workout & morning routine. I was tempted to crawl back in bed but instead decided to scroll Instagram for some motivation & as I did I came across my friends page @Mr_Then and saw that he had posted the #MindRightChallenge

Whether I was going to do the challenge or not I paused and I decided to meditate because I knew I needed to feel my feelings & get my mind right. After doing so the challenge was just the opportunity I needed to create Wonder by looking forward to the present to a time in 2021 after all this has passed after we have gotten the opportunity to get through this together. Before writing the letter I embraced the darkness, I breathed into my heart &allowed myself the space to feel all of my feelings. I felt the fear, the sadness, the anger, the confusion, the guilt and the shame. Once lifted these feelings created a new fire a new commitment; my sense of Wonder had returned even stronger than before. 

In this episode I go deeper around my feelings & revelations from this experience plus I share the new commitment I have made as a result of doing that exercise. Don't worry Wonder Wednesday will still very much be a thing! 

Here is the #MindRightChallenge --> provided by @Mr_Than

1. Grab a piece of paper 📝

2. Write a letter to yourself 1 year in the future 📅

3. Commend yourself for getting through it 🎁

4. Use positive words and examples 🧸

5. Put the letter in an envelope ✉️ 

6. Add an inspirational picture 📸

7. Mail it to yourself 📮

8. Add it to your phones calendar or reminders to open it next year 📬

Ex.

Dear Jason (2021),

I am so proud of you for having survived a difficult time not only in your life but all around the world.  During the hysteria & panic of the corona virus and the economy crashing you did your best to remain calm & grounded. You showed up daily for yourself & for others. You showed kindness, compassion & empathy to yourself, to strangers & to your loved ones. Not only were you a lighthouse shining light & hope from your place of peace but you were also human & allowed yourself to feel all your feelings. I am proud of how rather than choosing to escape & hide you chose to connect & be you. Great job at leading your children during this time while they were out of school; you showed them that there can be a balance between structure & playfulness. I am thankful that you were able to set aside your differences with friends & loved ones so that not only would they be free to grow and flourish but you would as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart that during this trying season you never gave up, you kept your faith, you remained hopeful & you continued to inspire Wonder in the hearts of others.

With Love,

Jason B. Godoy (2020)

In today's episode I get the opportunity to share with you a discussion I had with my lawyer Mr. Bruce Karey regarding his perspective on Wonder and what Wonder means to him as a lawyer and a guitarist. 

Introduction by: Heartleigh D. Godoy

Introduction Background Music: Guitar Solo by today's interview guest Bruce L. Karey 

Fun Fact: In episode # 14 of the Wake Up With Wonder Podcast I discussed my relationship with Bruce over the past 2 years and how no matter how hard I tried I could not create connection between us. Also in episode # 14 I share the exercise I did and the tools I used to finally be able to connect with Bruce and ultimately start off our friendship. 

Bruce shared how his ability to always remain curious about people is what has allowed him to never lose his sense of Wonder. Bruce talks about the vast things he wonders about people and he shares personal examples of how Wonder is the ultimate tool for seeking out and creating connection in his life. He also discusses how sometimes in the courtroom certain rulings leave him in a state of Wonderment.

In the middle of the episode Bruce and I discuss the 95% rule and how we can apply this 95% rule to our lives to constantly be curious and create more Wonder in our relationships with ourselves, other people and the world.

At the end of the episode Bruce and I talk about his mother and how in her later years of life she became sick with a disease that deteriorated her health and how regardless of how she acted Bruce believed the core of her was still the same. People would Wonder why Bruce treated her the way he did and he explains how the heart to heart conversations he had with his mom proved to him she was still the same human being he once knew even in her old age. 

Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed what you heard please subscribe and follow to stay up to date with future episodes. If you found value in today's show ratings and reviews on ITunes are appreciated as they help spread the gift of Wonder to other people who may need to hear it. If you have a friend who can benefit from today's show please feel free to share the link for the episode with them either in a direct message or on social media and tag me so I know that you shared it. To learn more about myself you can find me on Facebook at Jason B. Godoy or Instagram at Jgodoyou To learn more about the podcast you can visit the website at www.wakeupwithwonder.com Thank you and have a wonderful day!

In this episode the host Jason B. Godoy talks about how being a podcaster has brought the haters out of the wood works, which ultimately has left him questioning all of his friendships. In this episode I focus on my relationship with one of my best friends for over 20 years. At the beginning of the episode I share how approximately one year ago I ended a lifelong friendship over a failed business endeavor. Having already walked away from one lifelong friend I am not afraid to do it again if need be, however I believe in the phrase "collision creates connection." I will share with you my experience as I completed a 4-step exercise called "Firing A Friend" to help me determine if I really want to walk away from this friendship or not. 

Fire A Friend:

1. Forgiveness Meditation **I debunk the myth that forgiveness is a weakness** 

2. Get Clear 

3. Where are YOU coming from

4. Protect Your Peace **set boundaries and commitments**

After having completed this exercise I saw the pattern that both my friend I lost last year and my current friend are dealing with external factors in their personal lives that can generate high levels of stress. This by no means is an excuse for their behavior but it is a revelation for me and an opportunity for me to be a good friend, hold space and practice my patience. The difference between this year and last year is that after having done the exercise I realized I really don't want to lose my friend and I was able to set strict boundaries to guide our relationship going forward. I believe the most important parts about this entire experience are first being compassionate and grateful for your friend and secondly to adhere one hundred percent to any boundaries or limitations that you may have set.

Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you enjoyed what you heard please subscribe and follow to stay up to date with future episodes. If you found value in today's show ratings and reviews on ITunes are appreciated as they help spread the gift of Wonder to other people who may need to hear it. If you have a friend who can benefit from today's show please feel free to share the link for the episode with them either in a direct message or on social media and tag me so I know that you shared it. To learn more about myself you can find me on Facebook or IG at Jason B. Godoy. To learn more about the podcast you can visit the website at www.wakeupwithwonder.com Thank you and have a wonderful day!

In this episode the host Jason B. Godoy talks about the different experiences he has encountered over the past 2 years as he has consciously chose to live intentionally and purposefully opposed to living in a realm of expectation, attachment and neediness. The most recent experience Jason encountered was on a recent vacation as he had booked trips to San Diego, Las Vegas and Ensenada while living in the mindset of expectation and expecting to have a good time. Once Jason got intentional about what he wanted on each of these trips he was able to not only enjoy himself but remained focused and purposeful the entire vacation. Towards the end of the episode Jason shares about an encounter he had with a girl on the cruise boat and how as they stayed up late and as he got tired he allowed himself to slip into the realm of expectation. Ultimately the expectation caused me to feel uneasy and out of integrity. Upon realizing this Jason acknowledged and got clear on his intentions verbally expressing his commitments to his new friend allowing them to ultimately both achieve what they wanted (sleep) that night. 

Where in your life have you fallen into the trap of expectation and attachment over intention and commitment?

If today episode was helpful to you or if you know a friend who may find value in it please feel free to share with a friend. If you think some one else may benefit from the gift of Wonder than you can leave an honest rating and review on apple podcast. Reviews are a valuable tool towards spreading the gift of Wonder to those who have lost it in the hustle and bustle of life. To learn more about the podcast you can go www.wakeupwithwonder.com and to learn more about the host you can find him on Facebook or Instagram at Jason B. Godoy. Lastly, if you want to wake up with Wonder message Jason on social media or at [email protected] and say “I want to wake up with wonder.” Have a wonderful day!

In this episode the host Jason B. Godoy talks about his fears as he gets closer to going back to work. He discusses how after having been on disability for almost 6 months to recover his broken elbow Jason had a travel bug and an itch to do a solo vacation before going back to work. Jason gets vulnerable with his fears around not having traveled the entire 6 months he was on disability explaining how my imagination really had me believing if my employer found out I would immediately lose my job. In order to go back to work in 2 weeks confident, happy, rejuvenated, focused and full of Wonder it was a necessity that Jason found a way to get past his fears of traveling while on disability and taking a true vacation. In this episode I share with you an exercise that I used simply called "exploring fear" to dig deep into my fear, figure out what it was stopping me from doing, determining if this was a good or bad fear and cultivating a new vision and commitment around what I ultimately wanted. 

Here is the exercise: (Exploring Fear)

1.) What am I afraid of?

2.) What is this stopping me from doing?

3.) Why is this a good thing?

4.) Why is this a bad thing?

5.) Does the good in this situation outweigh the bad? Or does the bad outweigh the good?

6.) Would your life be better off without pursing the thing your afraid of or worse off?

7.) Is it worth it to try this thing that you are afraid of?

8.) How can you ensure the bad things in this situation don't come to fruition? 

9.) What are you committed to making happen?

Had I not done this exercise and explored my fear of traveling while on disability I would have not traveled this week and when I returned back to work in 2 weeks I would be frustrated, upset with myself, bored, have 0 wonder, tired, irritated and just lacking overall focus and energy to do my job effectively. Had I not taken this vacation all of this feelings I would have harbored probably would have caused me to make mistakes and perform my job functions poorly anyway which is ultimately what allowed me to push past my fears and pursue my hearts desires. If today episode was helpful to you or if you know a friend who may find value in it please feel free to share with a friend. If you think some one else may benefit from the gift of Wonder than you can leave an honest rating and review on apple podcast. Reviews are a valuable tool towards spreading the gift of Wonder to those who have lost it in the hustle and bustle of life. To learn more about the podcast you can go www.wakeupwithwonder.com and to learn more about the host you can find him on Facebook or Instagram at Jason B. Godoy. Lastly, if you want to wake up with Wonder message Jason on social media or at [email protected] and say “I want to wake up with wonder.” Have a wonderful day!