I just try to be myself and not conform to something I’m not and just continue doing what I do. I just try not to think about the fact that I’m an inspiration for people.
BETHANY HAMILTONLosing an arm is kinda lame at one point, but at the same time, so much good has come out of it.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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I’m actually not star-struck… I like to give people their own space and admire them from a distance.
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I don’t really want people looking to me for inspiration. I just want to be a sign along the way that points toward Heaven.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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My only real fear was that I would not be able to surf again because I was concerned that I would not physically be able to do it. I knew that if I wasn’t able to surf then my life would really change.
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Being out there in the ocean, God’s creation, it’s like a gift He has given us to enjoy.
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The paramedic whispered in my ear ‘God will never leave you or forsake you.’
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I think it doesn’t matter if you are the best surfer in the world. I’m going to try to be the best surfer I can be. It’s not all about competing and being the best. It’s more about having fun and just doing what you love.
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My belief is where I get my strength. When I’m struggling with something, I can go to him for help and I’m excited to share that.
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My favorite thing [about surfing] is being creative on waves; it’s like an art form. You can do whatever you want on that wave if you work hard at it and just have fun out there.
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Getting back on the surfboard after the [shark] attack was the hardest thing and I did it! After that, the hardest thing was my first competition.
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My strength came from my relationship with Christ and from the love and encouragement of my family and friends.
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Love God; love others; do your best in all you do, even if you fall short!
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Strive to find things to be thankful for and just look for the good in who you are!
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People can do whatever they want if they just set their heart to it, and just never give up, and just go out there and do it.
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Surfing is very special and unique. It’s really hard to explain unless you’ve tried it. It’s being out in the ocean in the sun, the water on your skin, and the adrenalin rush when you catch a wave. You have to be creative so it’s like an art form in a way.
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