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I'm Halfway There Because I Believe

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cam Realty and Property Management

I'm Halfway There Because I Believe

I used to have a book where I would cut up pictures and glue them on the pages, things I wanted to have when grew up, and some things I wanted then as a child, most likely dolls. I always cut up pictures of families that looked happy, a father and daughter walking holding hands, or a father dancing with his bride daughter. Year after year, I cut up similar pictures and saved them, somehow, looking at them made me happy, and gave me hope but my parents never got back together and I never had a loving relationship with my dad.

I had no idea what a vision board was back then, this was something I enjoyed doing. I know now, that some of our dreams should be realistic, yes, miracles do happen and we should never, ever give up hope but expecting the impossible is not healthy either.

My first real vision board was when I worked for Walt Disney World. In the beginning, I didn't pay much attention, just pinned some pictures on a board at the beginning of the year, and seldom paid any attention to it throughout the year until it was time to make a new one as if it was a chore.



Now, when I'm ready to prepare my vision board, it is more meaningful to me. I make sure it is right in front of me for the visual, I also have it electronically in my phone, as a screesaver and print out of it. I actually expect everything on my vision board to materialize before the year is over.

It is not because I have cut up pictures on a board but because I believe, meditate on them, and be intentional.

Thank you Kathy Streib and Wanda(for some reason, I was not able to tag you) for hosting this great contest.

 

I'm Halfway There Because I Believe








 

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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I think so much comes from "believing" including wellness and joy.

Feb 21, 2024 01:56 PM
Beth Atalay

Hello Tammy Lankford, if we don't believe, it will be just wishful thinking and I refuse to do that.

Feb 21, 2024 02:05 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Thank you for the entry, Beth Atalay, believing is receiving and I think you’re more than halfway there!

Feb 21, 2024 04:17 PM
Beth Atalay

Thank you Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!, I love the sound of that!

Feb 21, 2024 04:58 PM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX

Beth Atalay - You have a beautiful way of putting your hopes and dreams together with intention. Belief begins with me. And that is exactly what you are doing. Serenity Prayer always helps to put things into perspective, especially when there are things outside of our control. You always were and always will be strong. Sometimes letting go makes us stronger than we ever could have imagined. You are more than enough. You are more than 1/2 way there. You are exactly where you need to be right now and your Vision Board will keep you grounded. This is a wonerful Vision Board and so are you!  

Feb 21, 2024 04:45 PM
Beth Atalay

Thank you Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP, prayer is on top left for me as everything for me begins with a prayer. I honestly believe 2024 is going to be a great year for many of us, I hope to read posts filled with great accomplishments. It would be great to have a contest in December to talk about what has come to pass from our vision boards.

I appreciate your kind words, you are beautiful inside and out.

Feb 21, 2024 05:03 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Beth- I love what you've presented!!!  Your point is well made...it's not what we put on f vision board, digital or otherwise that makes our dreams come true. It's our belief in our dreams and ourselves. 

Feb 21, 2024 05:35 PM
Beth Atalay

Hello Kathy Streib, that is so true!

Feb 21, 2024 07:36 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Beth I have not done vision boards in many years, one thing I can share is that they do work.... when I lived in Boston 26+ years ago I had an Amex Calendar.... and on the back there was a picture of the Pacific Ocean with a palm tree photo... I would look at it every day.... and go figure we ended up living in Los Angeles and after a few years we lived in Marina del Rey 500 yards from the Pacific Ocean:)Endre

Feb 21, 2024 09:42 PM
Beth Atalay

Hello Endre Barath, Jr., for some strange reason, they really do work if we believe. The more I hear from others who have tried and have testimonies, the more I believe.

Feb 22, 2024 06:57 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Beth - this post shows your ability to manifest visualization quite creatively.  Starting with a visit to the wayback machine tells me you have a long history of doing so.   You continue to put together pieces that are most meaningful for you.  Well-done.   

Feb 22, 2024 02:10 AM
Beth Atalay

Hello Michael Jacobs, I enjoy creating them as well as watching what starts out as some pictures and desires work in my favor.

Feb 22, 2024 06:59 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

You are so right, believing is half the battle!  I didn't know that you used to work for Disney.  I wonder how they were then compared to now?

Feb 22, 2024 04:01 AM
Beth Atalay

Brian England, in my opinion, WDW was a great company to work for. I worked for the corporate so it was different for me.  I traveled all over the world for work, was able to attend many classes, and met some great people. Sadly, it is not the same anymore.

Feb 22, 2024 07:02 AM
Brian England

I was thinking that it wasn't the same these days from what I have heard.

Feb 22, 2024 07:30 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I think putting specific things on a vision board sets them in our mind - and the rest is up to us. Decades ago after my divorce I put together a list of things I wanted from my life, and from a future partner. I threw the list in a drawer and never looked at it again. Years later I found it. Everything on my list had happened. So have a dream, put it on a board or a list, and it's bound to happen.

Feb 22, 2024 04:55 AM
Beth Atalay

Hello Kat Palmiotti, that is a great testimony, thank you for sharing!

Feb 22, 2024 07:03 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hello Beth Atalay We are similar in many ways. Among the ways are how we view life, our spiritual awareness, and understanding how we attract things in our life - both "good" and well, "not so good". 

It is NOT the pictures on the board.  It is the pictures in our mind, placing our attention on them via meditation, and feeling gratitude for receiving that creates the manifestations. 

This can be done without a physical board.  Have you ever created a mind-movie? 

It is like a vision board in action.  

 

 

Feb 22, 2024 07:24 AM
Beth Atalay

Hello Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist, we are alike in many ways, when I read your answer in the Q&A, I laughed so hard, I would not answer the door either. 
I actually do create mind-movies all the time. I take trips to the beach often, feel the sand, hear the ocean, the birds...

Feb 22, 2024 07:52 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

As Michael states.  You have been following your boards a long time and have helped you get where you are.  Not all items on the board are completely within our control.  It does not stop of us from hoping and maybe doing what we can within our circle of control.  Make it a great day.  Mark

Feb 22, 2024 07:40 AM
Beth Atalay

Hello Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho, you are right, not everything we want are within our control but that is not going to stop me from expecting. Have a wonderful day!

Feb 22, 2024 07:55 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for sharing your vision board experience.

Have an outstanding year!

Feb 22, 2024 09:37 AM
Beth Atalay

Thank you Roy Kelley, have an amazing year!

Feb 22, 2024 09:55 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Beth:

Believing in your dreams is key to make them happen. Really enjoyed reading your thoughts for this Challenge.

Jeff

Feb 22, 2024 09:49 AM
Beth Atalay

Thank you so much Jeff Dowler, CRS!

Feb 22, 2024 09:55 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Beth, you really pulled my heart strings!!!  Thanks for such an honest presentation which is a window into your soul.

Feb 22, 2024 10:26 AM
Beth Atalay

Hello John Henry, Florida Architect, I wasn't always so open about myself and my struggles but then, I wanted to share them with others in hopes of helping somebody who may be in a similar situation. Thank you for your comment!

Feb 22, 2024 10:33 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I've not ever created a vision board.  But, after reading several posts from those of you who have, I'm inspired to make one.

Feb 22, 2024 08:14 PM
Beth Atalay

Hello Myrl Jeffcoat, I hope you will make one this year, they are truly inspiring.

Feb 25, 2024 08:14 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Feb 24, 2024 06:37 PM
Beth Atalay

Hello Kathy Streib, thank you so much for the feature!

Feb 25, 2024 08:13 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Beth. It all starts with a belief. If you believe, you can succeed. You are on the way. Enjoy your day.

Feb 25, 2024 05:39 AM
Beth Atalay

Hello Wayne Martin, that strong belief will lead to success. Have a wonderful Sunday!

Feb 25, 2024 08:13 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

It is written that when people have No Vision, they perish. Getting halfway there is always a good thing ( and we’ve already benefited from it )..

Feb 25, 2024 07:12 AM
Beth Atalay

Hello Michael J. Perry, indeed, once your pen meets the paper, you are halfway there, I see it as a contract with self.

Feb 25, 2024 08:12 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Beth,

I'm so glad that Kathy Streib featured your post in her "Ah-ha" moment for the week, as I missed it. I absolutely love your entry into the February challenge. Well Done and believing is the key to making those visions come true. There is no doubt you will make all your visions a realty in 2024. 

Feb 25, 2024 07:18 AM
Beth Atalay

Thank you so much Dorie Dillard Austin TX, may all of our dreams and visions come true in 2024!

Feb 25, 2024 08:11 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Central CT Real Estate Broker

Some interesting photos on the Vision board and it looks like a trip back home to get grounded as well.

Feb 25, 2024 06:39 PM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

You vision board is aspirational. I hope that all of your dreams materialize. 

Jun 21, 2024 10:14 AM