Being out there in the ocean, God’s creation, it’s like a gift He has given us to enjoy.
BETHANY HAMILTONBoth of my parents are surfers, of course, so they understood where my passion for surfing was at and I guess they saw the talent that I had.
More Bethany Hamilton Quotes
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There’s no such thing as a handicap – it’s all in your head
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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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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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Both of my parents are surfers, of course, so they understood where my passion for surfing was at and I guess they saw the talent that I had.
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You don’t need easy, you just need possible.
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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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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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In the end, my love for surfing helped me overcome my fear of sharks.
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Your looks do not define who you are.
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To lose your everyday life of surfing and being creative on waves, enjoying the ocean – that’s scary to me. It was essential to at least try surfing again and get out there and see how it went.
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Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.
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God created the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the waves for our enjoyment. Surfing is just my way of worshipping Him.
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It’s been amazing to touch people’s lives.
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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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Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
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