Last Wednesday I had lunch with God.
I didn’t know he was God at first. He appeared in the form of a man, dressed business casual, and acting like a wealth adviser. He wanted to meet to discuss some financial planning strategies and potential investments.
Sitting with him, he looked like anyone else at Central Market in South Austin. He was a gentle soul enjoying a smoothie. But what he said startled me.
“I have access to hundreds of millions of dollars,” he began. “The people who have this money want to invest in huge projects that require three million dollars or more.”
"Luxury is my comfort zone"
I listened. I had heard this kind of talk before. But I was about to hear a twist to it that made me feel goose bumps up and down my spine.
“These wealth angels want a project that makes a difference in people’s lives,” the man continued. “If you can put people to work, turn water into fuel, or anything else that’s considered humanitarian on a grand scale, they can make it happen.”
My mind recalled all the wild ideas I’ve ever had. I ran one or two by my lunch partner.
“That’s not big enough,” he said. “What do you believe in so strongly that you would give your life for it?”
Consider that: What do you believe in so strongly you would give your life for it?
I finally began to grasp what he was urging me to do: Think bigger than I’ve ever thought before.
I advise people to “Dare Something Worthy” and to imagine life with no restrictions. But I was apparently sitting with God, and He wanted me to think even bigger than that.
“If you’ve ever heard that money is no object,” he went on, “Now is the time to know it as reality. Money truly is no object.”
I let that sink in.
Money is no object.
Consider: What would you do if money were truly no object?
As I played with the possibilities arising in my mind, I remembered a blog post I wrote where I complained about the mainstream media. I said it was a negative programming machine and it caused most of the problems in the world. People watch it, absorb the distorted news angles, think the world is a mess, and then proceed to attract the very thing they fear through their fear.
Sitting on giant crystal maybe attracted God
For years people have wanted me to have my own television show. While that’s a great idea, I wondered what would be even better than that?
So I suggested someone create an Abundance Television Network as an alternative. Not just one show, but an entire network of uplifting programming.
It would air 24 hour news stories, reporting the facts, but framing it all in the positive. It would report on people doing heroic things. It would cover stories of inspiration. It would be the opposite of a catastrophe network: it would be a benestrophe network. “Benestrophe” meaning lots of good things happening at once.
So I told God about it.
“That’s a brilliant idea!” he said. “That’s the kind of visionary project my angels can get behind.”
God went on to advise me, “Don’t cut corners or settle for less than what you truly want. Create your vision and find out what you need to bring it into reality. Money is no object. There are no limitations. Miracles are possible. Anything goes. Get it clear in your mind. Then tell me.”
“Miracles are possible.”
Whew. I left that lunch inspired with a grand vision.
I also began to take action. I have a few contacts in the television industry. I had been on Larry King Live and met the cofounder of CNN. I knew TV reporters, producers, and personalities. I reached out to them.
God advised me to write out my vision. I began it. The seeds of The Abundance TV Network have been planted and the vision is taking form.
I have no idea what I’m doing. But that’s what I once said when I got the idea to start Operation YES, a movement to end homelessness. By not worrying about “the how,” and by taking inspired action, and trusting the process, the pieces began to fall into place.
Besides, Mark Twain said ignorance plus confidence equals success. I figure I have those qualifications. I can do this.
What about you?
If God met with you for lunch today, and told you his angels had millions of dollars to invest in a vision of yours that could help others, but that it needed to be huge and noble and something you would die for, what would you describe?
Remember, money is no object.
No dream is too big.
Miracles are real.
God’s listening.
Ao Akua,
PS – What would you do if you had lunch with God and was told money is no object and no vision is too big? You never know, your idea could get aired on The Abundance Television Network – or something even better.
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Joe,
I love the tv idea and bought the domain mpwr.tv for exactly the same vision. I would love to contribute it to the project if it would help you attract success to your dream.
Thank you for sharing that today! Exactly what I needed to hear and now it’s got my wheels turning so I am going to go think about what I can bring about too!! 😉
YES! I want you to do it, Dr. Joe! I love the idea, and I have craved it for some time now. You are the perfect person to make it happen! Keep us informed of the progress and let us know what we need to do to soldier up the project for you and make it happen, my friend!
When I read the words “Dare Something Worthy” I got chills. I intend in this moment to be a part of this in some way. I envision a show traveling around and interviewing boomers making a difference. When do I start?
Today. 🙂
so whens our meeting? email or call…ready when you are <3
Joe,
I can’t get enough of your good ideas and inspirations! I’m a journalist from Brazil, if you need any help with your network, I’d be very honored to help. Thank you for your words of wisdom. I LOVE YOU! =]
thank you 🙂
My daughter was in a horrible car accident and shattered her back at age 15. The pain and rehab were one of the hardest experiences of her life. I decided to quest to get her out of pain naturally and completely. Over 7 years I developed the Neurolumen which is designed to increase circulation and decrease inflammation. We received full funding from several of God’s angels and we are now treating and having miraculous results. Our goal is that one day no one on this planet will wake to face and amputation.
You are an inspiration to us.
Wow..Joe, that is really something. Congratulations and good luck. I’ve had no idea what I’m doing for a very long time now!
Hi Joe,
That’s simply brilliant! Even the name is awesome (Abundance Television Network – ATN)!
I think your advice is spot on, but definitely uncomfortable for most people to even consider properly. I think of myself as someone who examines his own thinking and tries to remove limitations where he finds them, but this is something that made me really uncomfortable after I thought about it.
Ideas like these can do so much good in the world, as well as in our own personal lives and minds and hearts. You’ve definitely given me a project for today – I’m gonna stretch my thinking beyond the limitations and see what I find:-)
Have an awesome day, Joe!
Josip Barbaric
What about a Benestrophe RADIO Network.
Then EVERYONE could receive it.
Great idea. 🙂
And ALSO: Why not have BOTH? Abundance Television Network (ATN) AND Benestrophe Radio Network (BRN) they exist ALREADY —in our MINDS and HEARTS right NOW (which is all there really is ANY-way, right?); if there is something EYE can do; Eye’m IN.
This is something WORTHY; DARE to Manifest it!
Dear Joe. What an awesome idea. A possible contribution to your Abundance Television Network from me would be to give people a true understanding of their self-healing capacity in every situation. Addresses of clinics specializing in “natural”
medicine, medication without negative side-effects (they exist !) and lots more.
Best wishes from my heart.
Richard.
Hi Joe,
I read meanwhile all Your books which have been translated into my language and I want to say thank You for all of them!
I know what I would do: volunteer for animal shelters and if money was not an object, build such a shelter in my country where the cruelty towards animals is endless. For an animal lover it is simply painful to walk on the streets and see so many hungry, injured, sick and abandoned dogs!
I registered for your Miracles Couching Program a week ago. I hope someone gets in touch with me as well, even though I live far away.
Thanks for being an inspiration. Best of luck with everything You and Your team does!
Interesting – after Mike Price retired from WIXT here in Syracuse, I was going to approach the station to see whether they would consider letting me replace him.
He always ended their newscast with a “good news” segment….I miss it and I feel we need it.
While I am not a trained journalist, I did make several videos for on online training program at toolstolife – loved every second of it!
Yes, I feel inspired. Who doesn’t need some good news?
Mr. Vitale
The only comment that I have is…..
anything that you decide to do ,do it with love , because when you transmit love the message is received clearly and inmediately.(God means love)
Good luck with your new proyect,,,,,,
Joe, that is absolutely AWESOME!!! I wish you an abundance of success! Hmmm…”What would you do if you had lunch with God and was told money is no object and no vision is too big?” Wow!!! I’m preparing for my lunch! :0)
Dr. Joe,
You are truly and inspiration! You have given me a lot to think about today also. What would I say or do if God asked me this question? I know where my passion lies, but is that big enough? Thank you for doing this. It is greatly needed. Share the progress and let us know how we may be of service.
Much love always,
Debra Poppelaars
Dr. Joe,
You are truly an inspiration! You have given me a lot to think about today also. What would I say or do if God asked me this question? I know where my passion lies, but is that big enough? Thank you for doing this. It is greatly needed. Share the progress and let us know how we may be of service.
Much love always,
Debra Poppelaars
I’ve been manifesting amazing things for awhile now … and I love teaching it to others as I go about my life.
I’m absolutely fascinated with the power of the subconscious mind and the blocks that limiiting beliefs play in holding us back … so much so that I recently got certified as a hypnotherapist and immediately began to incorporate energy, manifesting and breaking through limiting beliefs into both the classroom and clinic work I do with teens.
I have a vision of putting together a program for kids that blows limiting beliefs out of the water at an early age when their creativity is at their highest, when their brains aren’t yet hardwired and at a time in their lives when they have the time and energy to fully explore what they’re passionate about and what they are here on the planet to do.
Think of the possiblities of a generation of young people who are spared from having to create from a fear place early on and know how to create with clear intention. Who don’t have to wait until later in life to sort it out as many of us are now doing … in middle age … after an illness, divorce, financial circumstance or some other thing spiritual breakdown that has it’s roots embedded in fear and limiting beliefs. And at an age where they are still naive enough to speak their truth without fear of what others will think of them!
So exciting to be passionate and on purpose! And I LOVE the lunch with God thing. I have to go answer that question with some more clarity … thank you 🙂
I LOVE the abundance network idea!!! Happy to help in any way I can.
Wow! What a great experience. When I saw the link, I started thinking: “You have not called Me, I have called you.” — such a wonderful mission.
My vision has been to bring about a healing village:
People come for any period of time for retreat, a ‘tune up’, or for deep level healing. They contribute as they are able, including providing goods, services, or work in return for their stay with us.
Healing modalities are wide ranging: nutrition, fasting, herbs, essential oils, naturopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, medical supervision as needed, FIR therapies, various exercise modalities, … and so on.
The village has facilities for conferences, art, music, and drama. We also offer an ice skating rink, non chlorinated swimming pool or pristine lake, chapel with meditation gardens, and other opportunities for healthy recreation.
We are a self sufficient community with businesses supporting the healing and retreat center. People camp or stay at a bed and breakfast. We have stores and services that make our visitors and residents comfortable. A school supports our children’s various learning styles, and encourages them to grow into healthy, happy adults. Families come to summer, or vacation camps to relax and connect to each other and to learn to live healthier lives. Small family farms provide organic produce and meat for residents and guests. Our visitors have an opportunity to help out in any capacity they are willing and able.
I have not worked out the details on this, yet. But the vision was given to me one evening. I started writing down ideas. The next thing I knew, it was 3 AM and I had 17 pages of notes.
Great news, Joe! What a wonderful miracle you have just experienced!
I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU, PLEASE FORGIVE ME, IM SORRY…….
Dear Joe,
Go for it!!! I believe it is a great idea; I have oftened thought about a network that would inspire rather than demoralize its viewers. I believe there is more positive than negative in the world, i.e., the glass is half full, and on its way to overflowing. The fact that there is 9.7% unemployment means that there is 90% employment and we should emphasize this fact, as well as all the positive there is in the world… Keep up the fantastic work you do.
P.S. My dream is to see the creation of a new form of goverment that utilizes today’s technology.
Dear Joe,
Go for it!!! I believe it is a great idea; I have oftened thought about a network that would inspire rather than demoralize its viewers. I believe there is more positive than negative in the world, i.e., the glass is half full, and on its way to overflowing. The fact that there is 9.7% unemployment means that there is 90% employment and we should emphasize this fact, as well as all the positive there is in the world… Keep up the fantastic work you do.
P.S. My dream is to see the creation of a new form of government that utilizes today’s technology.
Hi Joe –
I am so glad to hear about your next project! I have thought that “someone” should do something like that for a long time now. Of course, it never occurred to me for to try to get it going myself!
I have always had big, bold & creative ideas, but mixed in with that – fear. Lots of fear. So I think I shut down that part of myself because it is very disappointing to have these great ideas and then do nothing with them.
After working on my fear & limitations for a couple of years now (w/several of your materials!), I think I am ready to embrace my ideas again, and I thank you for your post which made me realize that.
You are an inspiration to me 🙂
P.S. See you at UN9!
Wow. That is an amazing thought that will manifest. I am a voiceover talent and would love to contribute to something as gigantic as this. Now I’m going to vision my own thought of what I would do if money was no object.
So Joe, this is for real? Are you going to build an Abundance TV Network? I always thought Oprah would morph into something like that, but it never really happened fully.
Best wishes!
Tracy
Great!
What has Operation Y.E.S. actually accomplished?
You’d have to ask the people who have been helped. Meanwhile, why don’t you go help a few people?
What makes you think I haven’t helped people? And how would I know which people to ask about Operation Y.E.S.?
No one said you haven’t helped people; what I say was GO help people. As for Operation YES, we have a giant book we are going to release, and just trying to figure out the best way to do it to help the most people. If you’re interested (and I mean sincerely interested and not just watching and judging from the sidelines) sign up at http://www.operationyes.com and you’ll get an alert when the book is released. Thank you and keep doing good things to help people.
“Watching and judging” is not necessarily a sideline activity and apparently can be helpful to some people, though I have been known to help people in other ways, albeit nothing large and grandiose. I was curious about Operation Y.E.S. because you have been writing and talking about it for nearly three-and-a-half years. http://blog.mrfire.com/operation-yes/
I know people who signed at the beginning (when you still had James Arthur Ray listed as one of the participants; I assume he’s not interested any more). These folks who signed up back then *were* interested in helping out, and they kept waiting for the follow-up email announcing the official launch of the program, but so far there’s still just a static Web page.
Granted, you’ve always been juggling many other projects so it would be understandable that you couldn’t give your full attention to this one. However, since you keep referring to it as if it’s an active program, curiosity about what it has actually accomplished is understandable. But color me corrected! I wish you well with your giant book.
Oh, so much is happening with OY it’s hard to keep up. Just yesterday I was in a seven hour meeting around it and other projects. I’ve traveled the country, met with people and groups, invested six figures of my own money, conducted fund raisers to help people in poverty, hired legal teams and more, all to make OY fully operating. The book is only one leg of it. Anyway, OY and me are doing what we can. Apparently ending homelessness won’t happen overnight. 🙂 But I’m giving it my best shot. Thank you for understanding about my juggling many projects. Be well.
Dear Joe,
Go for it!!! I believe it is a great idea; I have oftened thought about a network that would inspire rather than demoralize its viewers. I believe there is more positive than negative in the world, i.e., the glass is half full, and on its way to overflowing. The fact that there is 9.7% unemployment means that there is 90% employment and we should emphasize this fact, as well as all the positive there is in the world… Keep up the fantastic work you do.
P.S. My dream is to see the creation of a new form of govermnent that utilizes today’s technology.
Dear Joe,
Go for it!!! I believe it is a great idea; I have oftened thought about a network that would inspire rather than demoralize its viewers. I believe there is more positive than negative in the world, i.e., the glass is half full, and on its way to overflowing. The fact that there is 9.7% unemployment means that there is 90% employment and we should emphasize this fact, as well as all the positive there is in the world… Keep up the fantastic work you do.
P.S. My dream is to see the creation of a new form of government that utilizes today’s technology.
Hello Joe,
Thanks for sharing your great nobility with us.
I have had lot of ideas but no action so far… so your words are inspiration to start moving.
Kind Regards
Daniel
Santiago, Chile.
I had lunch with God (you were there). I told you about applying the divine energy to fuel. I now have an EPA registered fuel additive that increases combustion efficiency by 10% minimum. This can reduce world (not just the US) by 10% or more with no increase in emissions!
This is DONE NOW! God knows what else I can do… I expect I will find out! This was a mind blowing discovery and the most incredible RUSH.
Life’s an adventure. Sample on its way – look for it!
Dear Joe:
what a fine project! thank you for sharing your lunch with ‘you know who’….goose bumpy… inspirational…your enthusiasm for your project is catchy. your dreams are coming to frution one by one.
blessings to you.
Joe, stunning information. I would do everything possible to make Ukrainian and Russian peoples live sober, all that is happening in these countries is an alcoholic and drug terror.
Russian lost about MILLION each year because of alcoholism and other bad habits.
Joe, what an inspiring and awesome idea. I remember of a TV station that was part of a multi-level marketing company that had sort of the same vision but it was hard to get people to sign up to hear only good news. I couldn’t understand it myself.
Here is my suggestion to you for what it’s worth. Engage with other networks to assist with the funding since it will be quite an effort. I don’t want people to take this the wrong way but Glenn Beck just started his own tv network and might be someone you’d want to talk with even if it’s just getting the scoop on how it’s done. Oprah would be another one to speak with. I believe both would be open to discuss it with you. God can make miracles happen… You just need to believe.
GOOD LUCK and keep us posted.
i think all of us can get through anything if we have family and friends who love and support us. unfortunatley thats not the case so i would love to set up an adoption program where lonely or alone people could have a family to go to for the holidays or birthdays adopt a homeless person or someone in the nursing home or someone in your community that needs a family love is the answer thank you god for adopting me into your family
What would I do if God had asked me this questionover luch, I want to build a resort where people of all ages can come and find refuge and recuperate and learn hold workshops regarding the law of abundance in health happiiness and health for people to fianlly realize that LIfe is not just so but that Aou are and that what you want to be is there for you to choose and to see life as being a gift.
Awesome, just what I needed to hear as I have plunged into what I see as a world changing project I was inspired to undertake. This is just validation that all is possible and all is taken care of, charging my jets as I move forward with this mindset.
So, my answer to what would I do if I had lunch with God and all resources were made available . . . what I am now doing now!
In unity, John
oops! left out “fuel consumption” after parentheses.
And then the tv broadcast could be Worldwide, not just in the States, but imagine,Joe, if it could be so huge, that all the world, every continent would be involved, imagine all the inspiring stories worldwide, from all kind of people who have something in common in spite of the frontiers, all these stories would something that bring people together, give strength worldwide. Intervists, reporting, news, facts, collect everything inspirering from every continent, no matter what the country is or where it is. When I’m in a hotel here in Italy, where I live, I can open (or even in my house) tv and see for example msnbc, imagine, if we all could change the channel anywhere in the world, anytime we want to the ATN, the one and only benestophe channel worldwide. People begin their mornings with inspirering thoughts and positive strenght.
if you need someone in Europe to help you, I’ll be there. Whenever or wherever you need.
With Love,
Carolina
Awesome idea Joe and I believe you certainly can handle this!
Just remember that you have a friend in Germany and you can let me know if there is any help I can give from my end here.
You are such an inspiration to me Joe!
God continue to bless the work of your caring hands.
(Punchy) Marjorie
dear Joe.
You are an amazing man and my heart is with you. what a wonderful idea. wow..
thank you for all your words of wisdom.
with love from my heart.
Wendy, Spain.
Wow- this post made me light up inside- literally! Butterfiles. Okay, I’ve got some ideas too 🙂
Aloha Dr Vitale! I had and inspiration for years now and never taken the next step. This inspiration could save thousand of lifes and it haves to do with car’s. If there was any body on the planet who would know if what I have is truly a inspiration or not would be you. Take care always Love Gregory
I’d help with ONE THE EVENT on 9/11/11, a social movement to change 9/11 from a day of fear and hate to a day of love. By consciously focusing on and choosing love together, we can approach the greater challenges we as a society face with effective solutions for positive change. Want to help? Go to http://www.onetheevent.com
There was a network a while ago called the Wisdom Channel. It was on for a short time but it seems to have disappeared. I hope you can pick up where they left off.
Hello Joe,
Your blog post is the BEST News I have heard in years… & I do not watch tv at all for 20+ years now…! Hats off to YOU!~ You ARE THE ONE TO PULL THIS OFF>>> & I KNOW YOU WILL WITH FLYING COLORS>>> THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU~
If money was not object for me, & I know that it is not… My life giving project would Definately be to purchase every parcel, every acre of open land, in towns, & cities to preserve it just as God had created it. I would place these parcels of land in a rock solid trust so that for generations to come would would not be able to build another gas station or convenience store, or housing there.
I live in Garland, TX & believe it or not there are still many vacant lots all around. I wish them to stay that way. I have seen so much concret being poured in the last 20 years that it is enough for the rest of my life.
It is so inspiring to me Joe that you have written this blog post for this has been so much on my mind (& that of my son’s) lately that it is TRULY something that I would NOT hesitate giving my life for in order to allow it to happen… but of course I know that is not what is necessary, but only to allow it to be.
Your blog post has just allowed me to realize that we are truly meant to dare & not only dream or wish to do something noble & outstanding… for this is so dear to me that it is one of my life’s purposes… I thank you Joe for being the vehicle of such Great Blessings!
When I think of someone who has made a major contribution to help others live a better life, I think of you, Joe.
I’ve thought about what you are proposing for years, but never did a thing about it. Good for you! You can count on me to help you however you might need. I’ve produced a TV show in the past.
I have two projects I would die for: My first one is this: Since our nation’s future depends on the future, we need to offer another
direction to those youths who are in GANGS all over the country. Wonder if you would agree that most are really looking for love and acceptance?
Your admirer for years,
Linkie
Wow, I sooooo agree that mSoass media just reinforces people to act from a stance of fear and scarcity. So why not a reality show that gives a nominee the “leg up” to fulfill their unspoken dream? There are so many people that underestimate themselves because their self-esteem won’t let them “bloom where they’re planted”…Wouldn’t it be great to pick a nominee and make their personal growth dream come true by taking away that fear of scarcity thereby making it possible for them to act only from a stance of confidence and abundance?
I love that idea, Suzy! It would be interesting to watch a person go from fear to fearlessness, and have their dream come true…all while helping others!
Deb
I made my comment over 8 hours ago, but it was never posted here. And no other comments have been posted since then either. Is this thing working??? 🙂
Deb, I don’t live at my computer, so I approve comments as I can. Thank you.
Hi Joe!
Thank you for your response. No problem… I just wondered if I may have deleted my post by mistake. I’m enjoying reading all the comments.
Thanks!
Deb
Great. So now millions of Americans will have another channel of feel-good entertainment to flick to to alleviate boredom in their lives. Last time I checked world homelessness is at an all time high. It’s not as glamorous or fame-inducing as a television network, but it’s a real humanitarian cause. Is there a restlessness within you Mr Vitale that prevents you from finishing what you started?
Not sure I follow, Tim. Operation YES is alive and well, and TAN will broadcast it. As for not completing things, I’ve written 53 books, recorded countless audios and DVDs, been in a dozen movies, and completed my first music CD in three months. How about you? 🙂
My point is only that the world is full of homeless people and I believe in and honour your original vision to address this. I think it is more real than the glamorous idea of a media network and am aware of the tendency of human nature to be distracted by big ideas from what really matters. But then, that is only a value. I hope your network contributes to the real evolution of many souls. As for me? I am still plodding away at my life’s work, changing and loving the world one soul at a time. I once chased big ideas but realised that, at least for me, they achieved little in comparison to a moment of love given to a struggling soul. I had a reaction to your article but having had time to centre myself I wish you all the best in your endeavours.
Thank you, Tim. I appreciate your kind words and vote of confidence in my vision.
Joe. I think this is a great idea.
I think you have to develop a brand new (or old new) technology, that will be more active, than sitting in front of the screen. . I think most people in your country, just like in mine, like’s sitting on soft warm chair and doing nothing. . I not tould you to not doing it, but create also a some radio (audio) version of your translation , mb also availible as stream internet audio channel. . Think of it. . I may working on myself while I working out in gym on myself, or bycicle, or travelling.
Also I think portable radio reaciving station you may stamp and giving poor people for free. .
I hope this Idea bring great results. !! Luck
I second this to anything that is written…. if I can put it on my ipod and go do my work…. while it fills the thoughts in my head…. 2 birds with one stone…………?
Joe, I read and am inspired by all your by all your emails but this one sends shivers and excitement through me. Your lunch companion may have been a businessman or God, I’m sure he is both! As the 83 year old mother of four, grandmother of eight and great grandmother of three, the concept that immediately leapt fullfledged into my mind was a netwok of schools that would teach children that all the ideas about love and prosperity and peace and so on that we’re all working to bring into effect really work. So often I’ve felt saddened and frustrated as the children in my family became absorbed into the system and gradually lost the ideas I tried to teach them as they were buffeted by the power of mass beliefs. A system of schools similar to the Waldorf Schools or the Montessori Schools would provide not only teaching but also support to these young minds who so naturally understand these concepts. One of my daughters is the executive director of a daycare centre in a large Canadian city. The centre is privately owned and run by the parents of the children, giving them pretty much total control of the whole setup. An extension of this that covered kindergarten to Grade 12 could do wonders to waken people to power of the mind.
Rose–great idea! I, too am a mother and a Grandmother and I can certainly identify with your position.
Meanwhile, Joe, while Rose’s idea is worked on (maybe you could award seed money to people who want to start such a school), how about a children’s show on your network that promotes these ideas?
Hi Rose, I was wondering what city your daughter lives in? I live in Calgary AB, i’ve been an alternative violin instructor for many years and the lack of music programs even in this city is my calling to do something about. I’ve just created an alternative violin study program where anyone, anywhere can learn this instrument. I am wanting to develop an improvisational music program that allows for natural talent to be developed in a much more nurturing environment. I was trained in the hard core classical method and it’s scares most children out of wanting to learn. I am looking for people connected with alternative learning methods that promote creativity and less competition.
I don’t understand about the idea that money is no object, because I can pick it up and put it in my hands. Can you tell me more about the idea?
@Jack – In the context of Dr. Vitale’s usage of the phrase, “Money is no object,” it means the need for money will not be an obstacle to be overcome on the path to your goal.
When you work for an hourly wage and have little money available to you, it’s easy to perceive money as the physical currency you possess.
When the supply of money available to you is great enough, you soon realize that money is not the stack of paper or coins that you can see and physically hold in your hands. Money is not actually the paper and metal that we pass around to purchase things. These objects are simply useful for the easy exchange of small sums of money.
Money is much more than the physical currency we can hold in our hands. In reality, money is energy that flows into and through people and objects of value. This is why it is called currency – because it flows, just as the current of a stream or raging river.
You’ve no doubt heard Dr. Vitale say that money likes speed. This is because money’s current is swift. You must be quick to match the speed at which it flows, or you will be tossed to the shore to sit alongside everyone else that fails to recognize its power.
Money in the sums that Dr. Vitale is referring to in this post comes from a true source of power. There are a few sources of this type of power. Some seek the multiplication of their currency in like form, while others seek to seed their power into the physical realm with projects that will change the world for the highest good of all. This is likely why he referred to his lunch companion as “god.”
Hi Joe, I’ve been thinking of a TV show that only features positive, happy, spiritual, psychic, inspirational types of topics, and it’s so wonderful that it’s now manifesting through you as a whole network! Awesome!
My biggest dreams, wow, for a long time I’ve envisioned myself doing some type of a stage event, scripted, a musical, with healing music and healing light visuals, and dance, that energetically shift the audience (and the actors and crew, of course – anybody involved) to a higher level of vibration. The story is entertaining, educational, and inspiring, so the mind is engaged as well as the body and spirit receiving the vibrational healing. So it’s a physically sense-sational and spiritual treat! That’s the biggest one so far.
Another dream is to make an animated movie of how the Universe works. And make it funny, because this is all very fun and funny on a cosmic level. 🙂
And one more – an animated series and/or a storybook featuring my cartoon character, Moonmoon, called “Moonmoon Goes to Psychic School”. And it’s just stories of her learning about Spirit and energy and all the innate magical powers that we all have. And the foundation of her experiences is really about how to be happy.
I’m really glad I came across your site today and have this opportunity to make these dreams a little more real and solidified by writing them down here. This has also helped me to make the decision to live NOW as the person who does all of these things, to prepare myself physically and mentally for when these things actually happen. Thank you for inspiring this shift.
Bless you and I wish you great success.
Hi Joe,
Thanks for this article! It brought to mind an idea I had many years ago concerning welfare recipients with the talent to create things with their hands and maybe other skills that they have.
The idea came to me while I was a young single mother on welfare around the time the “Welfare-to-Work” operative was put into place. Seems to me that someone thought the only way we could become contributing members of society was to shove us into generic jobs while we panicked over who would watch our children. No one asked us if we could create anything that would bring in some money. No one showed us how we could build businesses to support our families. They said, basically, “Get a job or you’ll get no more help from us.”
I had the idea that there was an easier way to get things done – childcare co-ops where everyone would take turns watching the kids (if they were good at it, of course!), there would be boutiques, resale shops, mechanic garages and other businesses started where people on welfare would own, run, or work to support them.
I didn’t know where to start to get something like that started and, living in an unsupportive environment at the time, people looked at me with pity every time I brought it up.
And don’t get me started on the school system! Rose Nicholson has a WONDERFUL idea! Don’t get me wrong – I’m not negating my above idea, it’s a really good one. But I think the idea I would probably give my life for would be to create a franchise of school systems where the kids come out smarter, more compassionate, more positive about becoming the change they want to see in the world. I have 3 kids: 1 in college, 1 working who dreams of becoming a producer in the music industry, and a little 2 year old who packs a lot of creativity, curiosity, and drama into her little life. Making life better for children is a passionate goal!
In such a bad period in my life I absolutely need to read things like this.
Thank you.
Joe, I have been looking for a television network just like the one you are describing. Looking forward to the launch! Love You!
Joe how wonderful it would be to have a whole network full of great news! I would definitely watch it. You have so much to offer. I did not have cable or TV for almost a year and did not miss it. It wasn’t until I got laid off that I started to pay for cable. I decided I needed something to do with my time. Here I pay this money and I may watch an hour here or there. I would love to have something wonderful to watch for my money. Go for it!!!
Thank you so much for posting this (and for your amazing dream!). I’ve been seriously ruminating on this since I read it last night. I’m wondering if this idea really is something you would give your life for.
In my own life, my deep passion is increasing human respect and empathy for dogs and helping people and dogs work together as a team. This is my dream, it fulfills me and I’m starting to work in this area, but I would not give my life for it.
I would give my life for the end of the cruelty and misery inherent in large commercial dog breeding facilities. But I’m barely peripherally working in that area. I’ve never put it in these terms before and now it’s troubling me.
Dear Joe,
You said something you believe in so much you’d be willing to die for it, but God said, according to your blog, “…give your life for.” I interpret that to mean: live your life for. This is so important that one’s life is in service to this.
Follow this link and see what that is for me:
http://www.indiegogo.com/power-of-respect-world-movement
Please feel free to donate and to tell your friends. This is definitely on the scale God loves.
What a stimulating post! It’s a fabulous idea and dream & I can’t wait to see it realized! It made me think, wouldn’t it be great to have a “Shark Tank” of investors like those for those incredibly world-changing ideas that are floating around without funding!!
It’s amazing how many TV people are writing to me, offering to help. Stay tuned. 🙂
Loved that blog. The Bible says be kind to strangers because some have entertained angels unawares. The best blog I have read in a long time.
Thank you, Eric. 🙂
Dr. Joe,
I’m currently using a subliminal mp3 from http://www.realsubliminal.com/
The effects of these mp3s are really noticeable within days but I’m skeptical as to the ‘permanence’ of the effects when used in conjunction with techniques from The Abundance Paradigm.
Will the clearing sessions in The Abundance Paradigm erase the effects of these subliminal mp3s????
Doubtful. You are clearing the negative, not the positive.
Alright, thanks a lot for answering. I still have doubts because you said in the program that the objective is to get to the place beyond beliefs. Meaning that we must erase all beliefs, positive or negative. But if you say that it’s only going to erase the negativity, then I’ll put down my doubts… for now and see what happens.
Peace and love to you, Dr. Joe 🙂
Look at it this way: when you turn on the light, the dark leaves, not the light.
Understood, sir!
Much obliged. 🙂
Hi Joe,
Wauw! What a story! Very, very inspirational. I guess you might say, that this is NOT thinking “out of the box”, it is “dynamiting the box”!!
Thank you for posting this 😀
Love,
Claus
“Dynamiting the box” is a great phrase. 🙂
I also agree that it’s a great phrase. Good one, Claus! 🙂
Hi Joe,
Wauw! What a story! Very, very inspirational. I guess you might say, that this is NOT thinking “out of the box”, it is “dynamiting the box”!!
Thank you for posting this 😀
Love,
Claus
I love the idea of an Abundance TV network.
And you need to build a TV studio out on that smoky dusty road!
Anurajyati
Fabulous idea TV Network.
I’m going to give you an idea I downloaded from G-d myself several months ago–since you have the funds & connections to make it happen more quickly than I. The one thing that changes hearts & minds fastest in our country is song music. Singable, hummable songs. Singer/ song-writers from every generation (each generation has its faves) need to be “commissioned” to write hits–in rock, country, hip hop, all genres, with a positive and loving message. This will address the polarization and anger the tea baggers represent.
“Luxury is my comfort zone” – I like this verymuch:)
Me, too. 🙂
Dear Joe Vitale,
I’m Italian. I read “The key” and “Zero Limits”. They helped me to understand some questions about my life. I can’t say something about your programme tv but I want to thank you for your work and to thank people who are writing on this blog. It’s difficult to me to imagine to see God and to think about big things, but I would like so!Sorry for my bad english! Raffaella
Raffaella,
I’m Italian too…and your English is just ok! 🙂
Joe, I feel that in Europe we are less accustomed to “think big” than in US, but we’re moving in that direction, as we acknowledge the reality of being “citizen of the world”…
What I’m sure of, is that in Italy there’s a silent but impressively huge movement of people who is accepting the fact that there is something more beyond the mess and the desperation that Media “sell” to us, and that there’s a direct link with the Divine… It’s silent, it’s lived in our own interiority rather that publicly shared… Yet, everyday, I speak with common people that are getting ready for transformation!
Have you ever been to Italy? Did you get inspirational thoughts?
I’ll keep you updated about my next lunch with God…;)
Love and Peace of the I,
Danilo
Yes, I’ve been to Italy, mostly Rome and Florence. I was very inspired in Florence.
Did you too feel the “local” reality, the “small town” feeling, even in cities like Florence? Yep, I love it, but definitely we have to enlarge our vision!
Some experiments of “Good News TV” have been done in Italy, but in a very short form. It would be great having a 24h International Network only for this, with local teams in every Country (mainly for language purposes, but also for sharing “local” stories with the Network).
Are you thinking THAT big, including all Continents? 🙂
Joe, this is AMAZING!!! I love the idea! Finally there will be something to watch on tv! 😀
Any plans on broadcasting outside of US? Or web-casting? As a creator of social network for Russian speaking people, that would like to better their life and help each other in doing it, I’d like to help on a Russian language side of TAN! 🙂 Let me know when I can start dressing up for it 🙂
I love this idea and see it happening. I would love to be apart of the childrens programming. I am a childrens writer and working on a series of works of childrens spiritual stories. I am mystified that there is not more on-line for developing this consciousness in our young people and kids. As a storyteller, children love the stories that tell of who they REALLY are, how we are all connected and what is possible for them. I’d like to see the same on an abunance network!!
All I can say is, WOW I can watch the news again – facts only. Its been 5 years since I stopped watching all negative news, news oriented shows, talk shows and anything where ratings depended on how negative and over the top the stories were. I always told my husband, there should be a counter attack to all this negative television. News does not equal negative – there is a lot of positive going on. People will be amazed at how much positive stuff goes on all over the world and in their back yards. I always thought of a show/tv such as what you described; I guess my wish came true.
Thanks
Joe, congrats! All things are possible…especially when the originate from the Heart.
Ilumine Ao, Al Diaz
There is a special and unique hotel project that i have for a long time now. That’s what I would do. Thank you for this post. Everything is possible, it’s a matter of doing whatever it takes.
Hi Joe, sorry this is out of the topic… I love your “blue healer” sample and would like to buy the CD, unfortunately my country (INDONESIA) is not in the sales page list, is there another way to purchase your CD?
love,
Dwi
your fan from Indonesia
“Dare something worthy”….what a great phrase….Good luck with your TV show – I think it will be great!
Good luck with the Abundance Network…
Thank you. So far the proposal and early meetings have all been positive.
Last night someone promised to get me an agent and a manager and I’d heard it all before and even the thought of cocaine makes me sick and I think they had so much caked on their tongue it got to me. and my boss uses so much lies and manipulation I think the best thing is to quit that job now.
but. I know there’s no way I can give up. There’s no way out through the bottom. I can get better or get worse and worse and who in the hell wants that.
someone wished me a million angels this morning. wow . yes per favor. Im a just readdress my direction here a little, the outer will catch up to me if I do the right thing
shh. but joe you can make a film about my life. Ive tried to get Ryan Seacrest involved but I guess hes too busy. growing up i was told by my father im the anticrist. according to my energy healer, I’m a healer and he says that maybe my purpose is to heal via the hollywood screen. I don’t care. Living on skid row just got me maxed out to where I just put it out there, and I should have people help me coz I have a lot to givr
just to keep brainstorming here….
I mean come on Joe, this is part of my plan from the key to be part of a team to help fix the world, remember.. so you could make me the next Oprah, what’s more, I can donate my services for free 🙂
heck, I’ll even give you the $5000 to go in your ride, while you here out my suggestions how I can help this cause…
THis is it Joe, I know its not the be all and end all.. it’s just the planet earth, but if people like you don’t help people like me help other people like you and me then the planet earth aint gonna have no face to save, so give this young woman a chance
Dr. Joe, thank you for opening to and bringing forth this truly timely and remarkable revelation. Your work in bringing about clarity through ho’oponopono and through the understanding and practice of our abilities and responsibilities as humans to co-create with and through the Divine have informed and inspired us through every stage of the development of Shining Horizon School.
Yes, School!! The school Rose and others are writing about is here!! Beginning in Wimberley, Texas, our goal from the start has been to eventually franchise SHS as a school based in the the understanding and practice of what, in education-speak is called Transcendental Monism. That’s the understanding of and teaching through consciousness, as opposed to the type of teaching we’ve all been accustomed to and would like to see disappear from our children’s worlds. In other words, we’re teaching children that they are powerful beings who hold their abilities and their futures in their abilities to think and to connect with Universal Consciousness. Keys to this type of teaching are energy sensing, meditation, arts and sciences, and, of course, CLEARING through EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique, a form of tapping to stimulate the meridian and neural systems, an outgrowth of Applied Kinesiology chiropractic) and ho’oponpono. We are already seeing breathtaking results with upper elementary age children, and with their parents. Parental involvement at all stages is about our only hard and fast requirement. Everybody taps!
Technology, including the ability of children to express through the development of TV and radio presentations, have always been part of the plan. BOY, would we ever love to work with you and your team.
Love and big excitement,
Anne, Garnita and Bert
http://www.shininghorizonschool,org
Dear Dr. Joe,
When the SHS crew read your Lunch with God blog, we were absolutely ecstatic! Our molecules were oscillating! We got together to send a comment about our own BIG IDEA, especially given that some of your responders were talking about exactly what we’ve been working on, and finally do have up and running in the way of a Saturday school. But it didn’t post. I would really like to know why. I’ve thought since we first started planning for SHS that we needed to get you involved. After all, we’re pretty much in the neighborhood. In fact, I spoke with you briefly at Lola’s house at your birthday party the first year we were working on laying the groundwork for the project. But I got embarrassed and backed off because I thought you had a small child that you don’t have. Shame on me, I know. Maybe that was my golden moment, and I blew it. But when we read this blog and its’ accompanying posts, I really thought we could introduce ourselves to you in such a way that the path of connection between SHS and your own magnificent BIG IDEA would be clear. Maybe I’m even jumping the gun in asking why our comments weren’t posted! Maybe there’s more going on than meets the EYE, and maybe you’re taking a longer look! I hope so. We’re not fooling around, but none of us have a clue as to how to obtain the funding we need, other than to tap and give it to God. I’ve read in some of your stuff that the Universe loves speed, and I am a tortoise. But I’m a tortoise who knows kids and knows what they need that they’re not getting. I want to work with you, plain and simple. I know we’ve put together something that can take the education of children beyond the next level. And maybe it’s not for every kid on the planet, but maybe it can reach enough children that every kid on the planet can benefit in awakening via the interconnectedness of the One. So, I don’t expect to see this on the blog comments, but I would really appreciate some feedback. I figure if you’re willing to spend time answering Cosmic Connie’s zingers, you might take a few minutes to say “I’m not answering this because you stepped out of bounds,” or “I’m making my own school and I’m not interested in yours,” or “I’m re-reading your post and want to know more about how you plan to do this.” Or whatever the reason. We pretty much poured out hearts and souls, so it was a little disappointing to see that it appears we didn’t make muster.
So, love and much, much gratitude anyway, because you have brought things to light that have changed my life and my family’s life,
Anne McDonald
Hi Anne. I have so many projects that I don’t sit in front of my computer and get around to seeing all the comments very often. I’m sorry for the delay. I’m sure this would be better discussed off comments, so just contact my office. Thank you for understanding.
You are THE BEST ! We will contact today by mail or email, whichever is available,
Love, light and a world full of awakened divine humans,
Anne
Love it ….. What would you do if money were truly no object ? Great …… love it
tried to order blue healer but could n’t figure out how
also sometime can u make a music cd that you can drive with like that wakes u up when u sleepy
thaanks
I’m not sure what I would do if there were no limits and if I had a sit down with God. Two things came to mind when I read this blog post of yours… First, I’ve always been really passionate about the environment… so a great idea would be to make green clean renewable energy mainstream. What I mean by this is that I’d like to do to green energy what Bill Gates has done with microsoft and computers… he’s helped carve the way to a world in which almost anyone has access to computers. I’d like to create a huge enterprise where I make renewable energy the top choice for most of the world’s population.
Another idea is simply to deal with the world’s most pressing needs first and foremost like hunger and thirst. I say: “Feed every man and woman and child and give them enough to drink first – before anything else”.
In my opinion, those are the 2 most important needs in the world today because renewable energy can help ensure the survival of the human race and food and water is a basic physiological need every human should have access to.
Just my 2 cents
Thank you Joe! What an inspiring article!!
I would create a vehicle moved by the elements of water and air…I know we can do it.
Oh and when the network is up and running…maybe I will finally watch tv…haven’t had cable in years because it is so negative! = )
Hi Joe!
This blog post has apparantly been hiding in my inbox for a few weeks while I wrapped my head around walking away from a retail position I had held for many years and (as synchronicity would have it) trying to pull together my many thoughts and dreams surrounding what my friends and i call the MEP (lol…Master Escape Plan).
I stumbled across the email tonight and can literally feel my blood pumping in my veins while reading all the awesome posts. first let me say that everything i read of yours has a way of inspiring new thought processes and clarifying my beliefs but this is way beyond that… I love the idea of an Abundance network…but if money was no object…if it’s all possible…it is an incorporaation of all of it…the network, the schools, the clean energy, and so much more…
My MEP starts as a way to serve others while supporting my famil…to that end I have been working on (very early stages) building a website and conitinuing with the intuitive readings I am so adept with….but in my mind there is a shop that starts as the base….and becomes the jumping point for a community. Organic growers, shops, yoga studios, meditation centers, all built green, run green, and centering on the community center where especially the throwaway kids, teenagers no one wants….street kids…are welcome to come and learn what we are all so capable of teaching. How to love, how to be responsible for our world and each other, how to manifest our dreams and shift the world view….how they are here to save the world because they are the world. I envision mentors and teachers to inspire these kids and our own kids from the earliest ages as well as the adults choosing to participate in this heart centered way of life…I have always envisioned you, Esther hicks, Bob proctor, wayne dyer, James redfield, Lisa Nichols….and so many others as speakers coming in to teach workshops, offer your coaching and inspiration….not just to the parents…but most especially to those kids….I have seen a world where we have all come together to manifest the shift to a higher vision….
As long as money is no object….why not???? Dare something worthy you always say….my feeble start gets really big really fast in my mind…I bet it could do the same thing and spread in this version too.. 🙂
Tracey
Everytime I make an effort to change my mindset about wealth and money, I see a study like this – http://on.msnbc.com/n7HiEQ. I don’t want to become like these rich people. Can you comment?
Don’t read those articles. 🙂 Instead, read about the wealthy people doing good deeds. Model them.
I would love to pursue some bold and crazy Ideas I have had that seem very outlandish. I would do my best to make a HUGE impact on humanity in a very positive way… to help those who need help with food, clothing and shelter. To help the homeless get back on their feet. To give hope to those who need hope. To get people to turn off the FEAR based news and focus on the positive and love based news and events. To inspire people to live in joy, peace and Love and to abandon a life of FEAR based thinking… Thanks so much Joe… I love You, I am sorry, Please Forgive me, and Thank You…
I love your conversation with God…, u know this abundance TV thing has been on my mind but thought it impossible.. tq, now i know it is possible, lets change the way our world looks at things and make it positive and beneficial to all.. Even our movies can change for the better.. love to all. from Malaysia
Dr. Joe Vitale,
I love your work. I am also very inspired by this story.
I am working on completing my studies at the University of Metaphysics……This article gave me a new perspective on the marketing and business plan for my company. I was going to wait until I finished school, but I am going to pursue it now!…….Thanks. Dr. Joe Vitale for sharing this story…… God bless!
You are right. Dont stop. Develop Abundance TV, it dosent matter if you can find the angels at right time. Simply ask us to joint you, ask for contibutions, donations or investors. You will get it. There is thosands of “angels”, very good people plike you helping in all the corners of the towns arround the world, working just for others. They never appear on TV, cause they are just good people. Not crimes, war, violence, etc. Just show us on Abundance TV the other side of live, the people who do small miracles daily, small angels, great people. Sucess is on your side.
WOW!
What a treat it has been for me to read this post and all the great comments.
This is the most smart, positive, and uplifting blog I came across so far.
While I was reading, I was listening and still do, “the official clearing audio” from Joe Vitale and Pat O’Bryan. It’s my the background sound pretty much all day and every day since I got it.
To answer Joe question about my biggest dream, it has to be the one I had since I can remember as a child.
It’s a world without borders. A world that anyone could travel without fears. A world where anyone can live anywhere and anytime they choose to. A world of peace, joy, and freedom.
My other dream is to help suicidal people to find hope, clarity, and joy in life. My niche is teens boy because it’s seams that there is more of them but from my personal experience it affect every age group as well as both sex.
My chance of achieving this dream is excellent because I had my free Miracle coaching consultation with you people and expect to start soon. My first mini-book is printed I still have to publish it. My website is to be finish. I have ideas that I can’t wait to discuss with my coaches.
Last week I read “Spiritual Marketing” from you Joe. I like the simplicity of it. I could understand where and why I was struggling for many years. I have been reading about spiritually for many many years but although I believe in the law of attraction I didn’t have much result to show up. Sometime it would work but just for a short time.
But the way you explain it on “Spiritual Marketing” was so simple and right to the point. And those tools you give are priceless.
It was so much more then I expected especially because it was free.
I hope you don’t mind but I printed it and gave it to one of my friend because she doesn’t have a computer but I knew she would benefit from it. She told me yesterday that she finish reading it at 3:00am. She couldn’t put it down. 🙂
Thank you Joe from both of us.
Danielle
I need to clarified something that you said in the clearing audio. though this has nothing to do with your question. It’s ok if you don’t answer my post. I understand you are busy.
“There is something that you know but you don’t know you know it. As soon as you find out what it is that you already know but you don’t know you know then you can begin.”
I’m not sure what it means, but from what I understand about us or the Universe is we are in a continuous state of expansion so there will always be something we won’t know.
So does it means that we can start what ever we want to start even if we don’t know the how or the proper step and trust that everything will fall into place the best way possible?
Or in other words as soon as you know you don’t know but are open to anything and everything you can start?
Or if you think you know everything you close yourself to other possibility but you don’t know that so you can be stock for a long time…:-) It’s better to realise that we don’t know much and keep an open mind we might learn something we thought we didn’t know but remember that we knew. Like a deja vu or a forgotten memory.
Is this make any sense? I don’t know….but I think I know… :-)))))
I think I’ll just forget about it for now and have fun. Life is suppose to be fun anyway. That I know for sure because its much fun to have fun. 🙂
Thank you for you.
Danielle